fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 22 No. 79
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



April 25, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TO HOST WORKSHOP ON COGNITIVE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES. The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology will host a public workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies at the FCC, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. News Release. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer at (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Jim Schlichting at (202) 418-1547  DOC-233615A1.doc  DOC-233615A1.pdf  DOC-233615A1.txt

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Released: 04/25/2003. COMMISSION ADOPTS FREEZE ON NEW SATELLITE LICENSE APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 03-1284). IB  DA-03-1284A1.doc  DA-03-1284A1.pdf  DA-03-1284A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00662S Released: 04/25/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-233618A1.pdf  DOC-233618A1.txt

Report No: 45472 Released: 04/25/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-233577A1.txt

Report No: 25472 Released: 04/25/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-233580A1.txt

Report No: 457 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233545A1.pdf  DOC-233545A1.txt

Report No: 458 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233547A1.pdf  DOC-233547A1.txt

Report No: 459 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233549A1.pdf  DOC-233549A1.txt

Report No: 460 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233550A1.pdf  DOC-233550A1.txt

Report No: 461 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233551A1.pdf  DOC-233551A1.txt

Report No: 462 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233552A1.pdf  DOC-233552A1.txt

Report No: 463 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233553A1.pdf  DOC-233553A1.txt

Report No: 464 Released: 04/25/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-233554A1.pdf  DOC-233554A1.txt

Released: 04/25/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISLOSE PROCEEDINGS ( 1 OF 4), (2 OF 4),(3 OF 4), (4 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-233611A1.doc  DOC-233611A2.doc  DOC-233611A3.doc  DOC-233611A4.doc  DOC-233611A1.pdf  DOC-233611A2.pdf  DOC-233611A3.pdf  DOC-233611A4.pdf  DOC-233611A1.txt  DOC-233611A2.txt  DOC-233611A3.txt  DOC-233611A4.txt

Report No: CWS-03-40 Released: 04/25/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-233605A1.pdf  DOC-233605A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-39 Released: 04/25/2003. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-233604A1.pdf  DOC-233604A1.txt

Released: 04/25/2003. REGION 12 (IDAHO) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES SECOND MEETING. (DA No. 03-1229). WTB  DA-03-1229A1.doc  DA-03-1229A1.pdf  DA-03-1229A1.txt

Released: 04/25/2003. ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 04/29/2003 MEETING OF THE COMMISSION'S WIRELESS E911 COORDINATION INITIATIVE. (DA No. 03-1283). WTB. Contact: Lauren Kravetz Patrich at (202) 418-7944  DA-03-1283A1.doc  DA-03-1283A1.pdf  DA-03-1283A1.txt

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REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER KATHLEEN ABERNATHY TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION -- APRIL 25, 2003. CMMR. As prepared for delivery  DOC-233626A1.doc  DOC-233626A1.pdf  DOC-233626A1.txt

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WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1255). CGB  DA-03-1255A1.doc  DA-03-1255A1.pdf  DA-03-1255A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1254). CGB  DA-03-1254A1.doc  DA-03-1254A1.pdf  DA-03-1254A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1264). CGB  DA-03-1264A1.doc  DA-03-1264A1.pdf  DA-03-1264A1.txt

RCN /21ST CENTURY TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1258). CGB  DA-03-1258A1.doc  DA-03-1258A1.pdf  DA-03-1258A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1257). CGB  DA-03-1257A1.doc  DA-03-1257A1.pdf  DA-03-1257A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, L.L.C. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1259). CGB  DA-03-1259A1.doc  DA-03-1259A1.pdf  DA-03-1259A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1256). CGB  DA-03-1256A1.doc  DA-03-1256A1.pdf  DA-03-1256A1.txt

ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORPORATION. Modified EchoStar Satellite Corporation's ("EchoStar") EchoStar 2 satellite license to permit it to relocate EchoStar 2 from its assigned 119ยบ W.L. orbit location, and operate it over the eight even-numbered channels assigned to EchoStar at the new locati. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by O&A. (DA No. 03-1263). IB  DA-03-1263A1.doc  DA-03-1263A1.pdf  DA-03-1263A1.txt

COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES. Amended the rules in this proceeding. Seek comments on the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis ("IRFA") of the possible significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities of the proposals addressed in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 97-80). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 02/19/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/10/2004. Adopted: 04/14/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-89). MB  FCC-03-89A1.doc  FCC-03-89A2.doc  FCC-03-89A1.pdf  FCC-03-89A2.pdf  FCC-03-89A1.txt  FCC-03-89A2.txt

PACIFIC WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 800 MHZ STATION KGQ445 ASSIGNMENT FROM PACIFIC WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO NEXTEL OF CALIFORNIA, INC. Denied the Petitions and the Request for Stay. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/23/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-1228). WTB  DA-03-1228A1.doc  DA-03-1228A1.pdf  DA-03-1228A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 24, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 78:

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HOMELAND SECURITY: FCC AND NCS SPEARHEAD NATIONAL OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO SECURE PRIORITY RESTORATION OF PHONE SERVICE TO 9-1-1 CENTERS IN THE EVENT OF A NATIONAL CRISIS. News Release. News Media Contact: FCC: Robin Pence 202-418-0505 or NCS: Steve Barrett 703-602-6211 OET  DOC-233586A1.doc  DOC-233586A1.pdf  DOC-233586A1.txt

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Released: 04/24/2003. AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR LOWER 700 MHZ BAND; STATUS OF FCC FORM 175 APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION. (DA No. 03-1221). WTB. Contact: Howard Davenport or Lyle Ishida at (202) 418-0660; Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2888  DA-03-1221A1.doc  DA-03-1221A1.pdf  DA-03-1221A2.pdf  DA-03-1221A3.pdf  DA-03-1221A1.txt  DA-03-1221A2.txt  DA-03-1221A3.txt

Released: 04/24/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS DISMISSAL REQUEST OF ELIGIBLE AUCTION NO. 35 WINNER AND DISMISSES APPLICATION FOR ONE C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSE, AUCTION NO. 35. (DA No. 03-1252). WTB. Contact: Amal Abdallah at (202) 418-7307  DA-03-1252A1.doc  DA-03-1252A2.xls  DA-03-1252A3.doc  DA-03-1252A4.doc  DA-03-1252A1.pdf  DA-03-1252A2.pdf  DA-03-1252A3.pdf  DA-03-1252A4.pdf  DA-03-1252A1.txt  DA-03-1252A2.txt  DA-03-1252A3.txt  DA-03-1252A4.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR DECLATORY RULING THAT THE PROVISION OF INTELSAT SPACE SEGMENT BY COMSAT IS NOT AN INTERSTATE SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE TRS FUND. Granted the Application for Review. (Dkt No. 90-571). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/16/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-92). WCB  FCC-03-92A1.doc  FCC-03-92A1.pdf  FCC-03-92A1.txt

VERIZON PETITIONS FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS). Approved the petitions filed by Verizon proposing LATA modifications for the limited purpose of providing two-way, traditional, non-optional ELCS at specific locations. (Dkt No. 02-336). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/24/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-1253). WCB  DA-03-1253A1.doc  DA-03-1253A1.pdf  DA-03-1253A1.txt