DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 17                             
              January 28,2000

FCC ADOPTS ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR RETRANSMISSION CONSENT COMPLAINTS RULES TAKE EFFECT ON MAY 29, 2000 AND SUNSET ON DECEMBER 31, 2001. by Order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: January 27, 2000. (FCC No. 00-22) News Media Contact: Michelle Russo (202) 418-2358. CSB Contact: Eloise Gore at (202) 418-7200. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/2000/nrcb0004.doc

Released: January 28, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS ON AT&T CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING THAT AMERITECH OHIO'S DIALING PARTY COST RECOVERY MECHANISM VIOLATES 47 C.F.R. SECTION 51.215 NSD-L-00-06 PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED.Comments Due: February 14, 2000, Reply Comments Due: February 22, 2000. (DA No. 00-127). Dkt No.: CC-96-98. Contact: Network Services Division: Gregory Cooke at (202) 418-2320, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: gcooke@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da000127.doc

Released: January 28, 2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION - CABLE SERVICES BUREAU TO HOLD PUBLIC FORUM ON PROPOSAL OF AT&T CORPORATION AND MEDIAONE GROUP, INC. TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES. (DA No. 00-138). Dkt No.: CS-99-251. Contact: Sunil Daluvoy at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo (202) 418-2358. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/2000/da000138.doc

Report No: TEL-00182S. Released: January 28, 2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18) ; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767) REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION.63.16); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0024.pdf

Report No: TEL-00183NS. Released: January 28, 2000. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767); AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.16) AND.SECTION 310(B)(4). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0023.pdf

Report No: 373. Released: January 28, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS.

Released: January 28, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.(1 of 2). Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/exa00128.doc

Released: January 28, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS.(2 of 2). Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/exb00128.doc

RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. Granted the application of RCN Telecom Services of Illinois, Inc. for certification to operate an open video system in the Cook County Area. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 27, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-136). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000136.doc

BOOKBUSTERS, INC. D/B/A THE COMMUNITY GUIDE SHOW V. CABLEVISION AND CABLEVISION OF LONG ISLAND. Granted in part the petition for relief of Bookbusters, Inc. d/b/a The Community Guide Show, against Cablevision, operators of cable systems serving NewYork City, Brookhaven, Westchester, and Riverhead, New York. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: January 24, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-133). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000133.doc

IN THE MATTER OF THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999/ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR RETRANSMISSION CONSENT VIOLATIONS. The FCC adopted procedures for retransmission consent complaints. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 27, 2000. by Order. (FCC No. 00-22). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/fcc00022.doc

WTTE, CHANNEL 28 LICENSEE, INC. Ordered to forfeit $7,500 for repeated violations of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules. MO&O and Forfeiture Order. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: January 21, 2000. (DA No. 00-129). MMB

WQAM LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Imposed a forfeiture of $35,000 on WQAM License Limited Partnership, licensee of Station WQAM(AM), Miami, Florida, for willful and repeated violations of 18 U.S.C. Section 1464, which prohibits the broadcast of indecent material. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 24, 2000. by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 00-21). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00021.doc

911 CALL PROCESSING MODES. Granted Nokia's request for approval of its alternate 911 call completion method, and request for waiver of Section 22.921 of the Commission's Rules. Dkt No.: WT-99-328. Action by Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 27, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-132). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000132.doc

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION TO AUTHORIZE CO-PRIMARY SHARING OF THE 450 MHZ AIR-TO-GROUND RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE WITH BETRS. Denied the petition for rulemaking filed by the United States Telephone Association, National Telephone Cooperative Association, Organization for the Protection and Advancement of Small Telephone Companies, National Rural Telephone Association, and Rural Electrification Adminstration, without prejudice. Action by Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 28, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-72). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000072.doc

CLAIRCOM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, L.P./GTE AIRFONE INCORPORATED/MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION/AMERICAN SKYCELL CORPORATION. Granted Petition that requests changes in the reference coordinates for 11 sites, etc. Action by Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: January 28, 2000. by Letter. (DA No. 00-73). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000073.doc

FCC CHAIRMAN ADDRESSES SPANISH INTERNET CONFERENCE. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball (202) 418-0500. Kennard. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/2000/nrmc0006.doc

Report No: SES-00151. Released: January 27, 2000. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (20) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0022.pdf

Report No: SES-00150. Released: January 27, 2000. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Contact: Satellite and Radiocommunication Division: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0021.pdf

Released: January 27, 2000. AM AUCTION FILING WINDOW AND APPLICATION FREEZE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 1, 2000. (DA No. 00-131). Contact: Dale Bickel at (202) 418-2706, email: dbickel@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/da000131.doc

IN THE MATTER OF CREATION OF LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. Authorized the licensing of two new classes of FM radio stations -- one operating at a maximum power of 100 watts and one at a maximum power of 10 watts. Dkt No.: MM-99-25. Action by the Commission. Adopted: January 20, 2000. by R&O. (FCC No. 00-19). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/fcc00019.zip

Released: January 26, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU OBSOLETES FCC FORM 574 (SINCE THE COMMISSION WAS CLOSED ON JANUARY 26, 2000 THIS WAS ACTUALLY RELEASED ON JANUARY 27). Contact: FCC's Consumer Center: 1-888-225-5322. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0020.doc

Released: January 25, 2000. CORRECTION TO ATTACHMENT A SUPPLEMENTAL CLOSED BROADCST AUCTION DA-99-2859, RELEASED DECEMBER 23, 1999 NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTION OF CERTAIN AM, FM, LPTV, AND TV BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21, 2000.(SINCE THE COMMISSION WAS CLOSED ON JANUARY 25, 2000 THIS WAS ACTUALLY RELEASED ON JANUARY 27). Contact: Auctions Legal Branch: Kathy Garland or Bob Reagle at (717) 338-2888, Jose Ochoa: (202) 418-0660. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0022.doc