DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 61                             
                March 31,2000

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/calendar.html

FCC FILINGS. OMR. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Filings/fl000331.html

Report No: NCD-355. Released: March 31, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Report No: NCD-354. Released: March 31, 2000. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.

Released: March 31, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG; MAR. 30. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt033000.pdf

Released: March 31, 2000. AMERICA'S FIBER NETWORK, LLC SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 103 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996.Comments Due April 21, 2000; Reply Comments Due May 5, 2000. (DA No. 00-727). Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499 or Marty Schwimmer at (202) 418-2320. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da000727.doc

Report No: 2399. Released: March 31, 2000. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0032.doc

Report No: 1270. Released: March 31, 2000. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATIONS; SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Public_Notices/2000/pncb0002.doc

Report No: SPB-155. Released: March 31, 2000. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU INFORMATION: REPORT TO CONGRESS REGARDING THE ORBIT ACT. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0103.doc

Report No: TEL-00210NS. Released: March 31, 2000. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0080.pdf

Report No: TEL-00209S. Released: March 31, 2000. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0081.pdf

Report No: 44703. Released: March 31, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac000331.txt

Report No: 24703. Released: March 31, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap000331.txt

Report No: 155. Released: March 31, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/mdac0331.html

Report No: 96. Released: March 31, 2000. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/mdaa0331.html

Report No: 24703A. Released: March 31, 2000. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/TV_Notices/pnmm0026.doc

Released: March 31, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex000331.html

Report No: CWS-00-32. Released: March 31, 2000. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/pnwl0081.pdf

Report No: AUC-30-D. Released: March 31, 2000. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR FIXED POINT-TO-POINT MICROWAVE SERVICES IN THE 38.6 TO 40.0 GHZ (39 MHZ) BAND. (DA No. 00-724). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000724.doc

Released: March 31, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS IN APRIL 2000. (DA No. 00-739). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000739.doc

Released: March 31, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF D AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 00-741). Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000741.doc

PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI RE: APPLICATION FOR RADIO LICENSE TRANSFER IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FROM SALTER BROADCASTING TO RADIO WORKS, INC. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/2000/stgt018.html

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted waiver request filed by the International Exchange Communications, Inc. Dkt No.: CC- 94-129. Action by Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: March 31, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-742). CCB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/2000/da000742.doc

WMEI(TV). Denied Petition for Reconsideration filed by Hector Negroni Cartagena. Action by Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: March 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-722). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000722.doc

SUBURBAN CABLE TV COMPANY, INC. Approved refund plan for West Hempfield, PA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: March 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-729). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000729.doc

KGMC(TV), CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA. Granted must carry complaint filed by Gary M. Cocola, licensee of KGMC(TV), Clovis, California against UACC Midwest, Inc. and Televents of San Joaquin, Inc. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: March 29, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-720). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000720.doc

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT I, L.P. Denied a complaint filed against the rate increase for the cable programming services tier in Ballwin, MO. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: March 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-723). CSB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da000723.doc

BACHOW/COASTEL, L.L.C. V. GTE WIRELESS OF THE SOUTH, INC. Denied the Motion for Stay filed by GTE. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: March 30, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-733). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000733.doc

ARCH PAGING, INC. V. BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATION, INC. Dismissed Arch Paging's formal complaint against BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. and BellSouth Corporation. Action by Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: March 30, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-728). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000728.doc

LORAL ORION SERVICES, INC. Granted the Application for Modification of Space Station Authority. Action by Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau. Adopted: March 30, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-703). IB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da000703.doc

POINT ARENA, CLOVERDALE, CA. Proposed amendment of FM Table of Allotments; Comments due May 22, 2000, Reply Comments due June 6, 2000. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: March 22, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-736). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da000736.doc

SPENCER AND WEBSTER, MASS. Effective May 16, amended FM Table of Allotments for Spencer and Webster. Dkt No.: MM- 00-8. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: March 22, 2000. by R&O. (DA No. 00-740). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da000740.doc

GADSDEN AND SPRINGVILLE, AL. Proposed amendment of FM Table of Allotments for Gadsden and Springfield, Alabama; Comments due May 22, 2000; Reply Comments due June 6, 2000. Dkt No.: MM- 00-57. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: March 22, 2000. by NPRM. (DA No. 00-700). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Notices/2000/da000700.doc

COON VALLEY AND WESTBY, WI AND LANESBORO, MN. Denied Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Company's request for reconsideration of amendment of FM Table of Allotments for Coon Valley and Westby, WI and Lanesboro, MN. Dkt No.: MM- 97-169. Action by Chief, Allocations Branch, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: March 22, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-701). MMB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/2000/da000701.doc

FCC BUREAUS APPROVE BELL ATLANTIC/VODAFONE AND VOICESTREAM/AERIAL LICENSE TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS -- TWO NEW NATIONAL WIRELESS COMPETITORS TO BE CREATED. by MO&O. Adopted: March 30, 2000. (DA No. 00-721, DA 00-730). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick (202) 418-0654. WTB Contact: Wireless Bureau: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944; Bill Kunze at (202) 418-7887; Mike Samsock at (202) 418-7588; or John Branscome at (202) 418-8205; International Bureau Contact Mat Vitale at (202) 418-0866; TTY (202) 418-7233. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/News_Releases/2000/nrwl0011.html

Released: March 30, 2000. PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON FILES PETITION FOR WAIVER OF 47 C.F.R. SECTION 51.507(F).Comment Date: April 10, 2000; Reply Date April 17, 2000. (DA No. 00-735). Contact: Neil Fried at (202) 418-1530; TTY (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da000735.doc

Released: March 30, 2000. COMMENT SOUGHT ON 911 CALL PROCESSING WAIVER REQUESTED BY MOTOROLA.Comments Due: April 10, 2000; Reply Comments April 17, 2000. (DA No. 00-726). Dkt No.: WT- 99-328. Contact: Dan Grosh or Patrick Forster at (202) 418-1310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000726.html

Released: March 30, 2000. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CELLULAR AND RELATED MICROWAVE LICENSES FROM BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION AND VODAFONE AIRTOUCH PLC TO ALLTELL CORPORATION. (DA No. 00-731). Contact: Lauren Kravetz or Mike Samsock at (202) 418-7240 or Monica Desai at (202) 418-0680. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da000731.doc

MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, ET AL. Granted Joint Motion for Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice of complaint of MCI Telecommunicaitons Corp. and MCImetro Access Transmission Services against Bell Atlantic Corp. Action by Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: March 29, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-718). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000718.doc

VODAFONE AIRTOUCH, PLC AND BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION. Granted pending joint application filed for transfer of control or assignment of various licenses and authorizations and joint petition filed by parties. Action by Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: March 30, 2000. by MO&O. (DA No. 00-721). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000721.doc

STATEMENT OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON LOW POWER FM RADIO. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/2000/stwek025.html