DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 19, No. 201                                
           October 19,2000

FCC CONCLUDES 1-800-AMERITECH SERVICE VIOLATES COMMUNICATIONS ACT. The FCC released an order concluding that Ameritech, through its 1-800-AMERITECH, through its 1-800-AMERITECH Service violated the Communications Act by providing long distance service within its local service region prior to demonstrating that its local telephone markets are open to competition. The Commission decision resolves a complaint filed by MCI. File No. E-97-19A. by MO&O. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: October 16, 2000. (FCC No. 00-371) News Media Contact: John Winston (202) 418-7450. ENF Contact: Enforcement Bureau: Tonya Rutherford at (202) 418-7450. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/News_Releases/2000/nren0022.doc

Released: October 19, 2000. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG.Public Reference Log: 10/18/00. Contact: Public Reference Center: (202) 418-0270. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt101800.pdf

Released: October 19, 2000. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTION OF COMPETITIVE NETWORKS IN LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS (WT DOCKET NO. 99-217) AND.WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL, INC., PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO AMEND SECTION 1.1400 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PREEMPT RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSCRIBER PREMISES RECEPTION OR TRANSMISSION ANTENNAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FIXED WIRELESS SERVICES; IMPLEMENTAITON OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Dkt No.: WT-99-217, CC-96-98. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/pncc0043.doc

Released: October 19, 2000. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON COMPTEL'S PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE MODIFICATION OF THE SBC/AMERITECH MERGER CONDITIONS. (DA No. 00-2367). Contact: Accounting Safeguards Division: (202) 418-2260, TTY: (202) 418-0484. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002367.doc

Released: October 19, 2000. GLOBAL CROSSING LTD SEEKS FCC CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF FRONTIER TO CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 00-2366). Contact: Common Carrier Bureau: Johanna Mikes at (202) 418-1535 (Domestic 214), International Bureau: Justin Connor at (202) 418-1476, Cable Services Bureau: Wayne McKee at (202) 418-2355 (CARS Authorization). Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002366.doc

Report No: 2447. Released: October 19, 2000. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Consumer_Information/Public_Notices/2000/pnci0084.doc

Report No: FCN-00037. Released: October 19, 2000. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 00-2365). Contact: Peggy Reitzel at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da002365.pdf

Report No: TEL-00304. Released: October 19, 2000. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 1.767); REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.16); SECTION.310(b)(4) REQUESTS. Contact: Telecommunications Division, Policy & Facilities Branch: (202) 418-1460. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/da002356.pdf

Report No: 44843. Released: October 19, 2000. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac001019.txt

Report No: 24843. Released: October 19, 2000. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Applications/ap001019.txt

Released: October 19, 2000. FCC ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT 3 BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AFTER FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE.Balance of Winning Bids due by November 2, 2000, Auction No. 25. (DA No. 00-2345). Contact: Audio Services Division: (202) 418-2700. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/da002345.doc

Released: October 19, 2000. TUTORIAL ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SECURITY.The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology and Telcordia Technologies are sponsoring a tutorial on telecommunications security at the FCC, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2000. (DA No. 00-2357). Contact: Kent Nilsson at (202) 418-0845, email: knilsson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2989. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Public_Notices/2000/da002357.html

Released: October 19, 2000. FCC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON WEBSITE EFFECTIVENESS. Contact: Dave Kitzmiller at (202) 418-0507. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/2000/pnmc0011.html

Released: October 19, 2000. MOTOROLA, INC. AND NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SEEK CONSENT TO ASSIGN 900 MHZ SMR LICENSES.Petitions/Comments Due: November 20, 2000, Oppositions/Replies Due: November 30, 2000. (DA No. 00-2352). Contact: Commercial Wireless Division: Lauren Kravetz or John Branscome at (202) 418-7240. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002352.doc

MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION V. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE, INC., MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, OHIO BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, WISCONSIN BELL, INC.D/B/A, AMERITECH OPERATING COMPANIES AND AMERITECH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted in part, the Formal Complaint filed by MCI Telecommunications Corporaiton to the extent that it alleges that the 1-800-AMERITECH service violates section 271. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. (FCC No. 00-371). ENF Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/fcc00371.doc

TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE AND MATERIAL COMPANY. Denied the Petition. Dismissed Lafarge's associated request for renewal of the license for Station WNQJ776. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: October 17, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-2353). WTB Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da002353.doc

Released: October 18, 2000. CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (DA No. 00-2355). Contact: FCC's liaison to LSGAC: Dr. Emily Hoffnar at (202) 418-7396, ehoffnar@fcc.gov. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/2000/da002355.html

Report No: SES-00226. Released: October 18, 2000. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPOLICATIONS 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/pnin0237.pdf

Released: October 18, 2000. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310. Internet URL: https://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/Exparte/2000/ex001018.doc