Vol. 18, No. 191 October 5,1999
Released: October 5, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLLIC REFERENCE LOG: OCT. 4. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt100499.pdf
Report No: 152. Released: October 5, 1999. INSTRUCTIONAL TV FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS/AMENDMENTS TENDERED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/ITFS_Notices/pnmm9218.html
Report No: 2061. Released: October 5, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU WEEKLY RECIPTS AND DISPOSALS.
STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON PROPOSED MERGER OF MCI WORLDCOM, INC. AND SPRINT CORP. New media contact: Michael Balmoris 202-418-0253. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek959.html
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE. Granted SWBT's request to provide two-way, flat-rated, non-optional expanded local calling service between various exchanges in Texas. Action by Acting Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: October 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-2048). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da992048.wp
EXAMINATION OF CURRENT POLICY CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION. Denied MCI Worldcom's requests for reconsideration of decision setting out general policies governing the handling of confidential information. Dkt No.: GC- 96-55. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 28, 1999. by MO&O&O. (FCC No. 99-262). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99262.wp
FCC ADOPTS YEAR 2000 NETWORK STABILIZATION POLICY STATEMENT TO FACILITATE Y2K COMPLIANCE. FCC established a series of principles for potential end-of-the-year regulatory waivers, stays and forbearance actions that could assist communications companies in insuring that their communications systems and equipment are aready for the Y2K date roll-over. News media contacts: David Fiske or Audrey Spivack at 202-418-0500; Common Carrier Bureau contact: Douglas Cooper 202-418-2320. by Policy Statement. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 4, 1999. (FCC No. 99-272) OPA. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9067.doc
Released: October 4, 1999. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL.Contact Jeannie Grimes 202-418-2313. (DA No. 99-2071). Dkt No.: CC- 92-237. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1999/da992071.html
Released: October 4, 1999. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLOSED BROADCAST AUCTION. (DA No. 99-2074). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/da992074.doc
Released: October 4, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO ALLTEL CORPORATION ALLOWING IMPROVEMENTS IN CELLULAR COVERAGE IN COASTAL FLORIDA.Contact Michael Ferrante 202-418-1323. (DA No. 99-2073). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da992073.pdf
MINIMIZING REGULATORY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT PROGRESS FIXING THE YEAR 2000 DATE CONVERSION PROBLEM. Year 2000 network stablization policy statement. Action by the Commission. Adopted: October 4, 1999. by Order. (FCC No. 99-272). CMMR Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1999/fcc99272.doc
AIRTOUCH SATELLITE SERVICES US, INC. Granted AirTouch's application for a license to construct and operate mobile earth terminals for use in conjunction with the GLOBALSTAR satellite system. Action by Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: September 30, 1999. by Order & Auth. (DA No. 99-2010). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da992010.doc
COOK INLET/VOICESTREAM PCS AND OPCS THREE, L.L.C. Dismissed petitions to deny and consolidated supplement to petitions to deny filed by winning bidders of Auction 22, C, D, E, and F block broadband PCS license auction of April 15,1999. Action by Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: October 4, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-2075). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da992075.wp