fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 186
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 30, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC PROPOSES TO FINE LONG DISTANCE RESELLER $806,861 FOR FAILURE TO MAKE UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS. News Release. News Media Contact: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450 EB  DOC-239393A1.doc  DOC-239393A2.doc  DOC-239393A1.pdf  DOC-239393A2.pdf  DOC-239393A1.txt  DOC-239393A2.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES SENATE. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Do-Not-Call Registry Pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, Tuesday, September 30, 2003, 9:30 AM. STMT OCH  DOC-239380A1.doc  DOC-239380A1.pdf  DOC-239380A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 45581 Released: 09/30/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239302A1.txt

Report No: 25581 Released: 09/30/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239303A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. MEDIA BUREAU OPENS WINDOW TO PERMIT NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RESERVATION SHOWINGS FOR CERTAIN VACANT FM ALLOTMENTS. (DA No. 03-2990). MB. Contact: Jim Bradshaw or Lisa Scanlan at 418-2700  DA-03-2990A1.doc  DA-03-2990A2.xls  DA-03-2990A1.pdf  DA-03-2990A2.pdf  DA-03-2990A1.txt  DA-03-2990A2.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. ELECTRONIC FILING COMMENCES FOR CABLE OPERATORS. (DA No. 03-2991). MB. Contact: Sarah Mahmood at (202) 418-7009 or Alison Greenwald at (202) 418-1083; COLES email: COALS_help@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358  DA-03-2991A1.doc  DA-03-2991A1.pdf  DA-03-2991A1.txt

Report No: 361 Released: 09/30/2003. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS Experimental applications granted during the period from 8/1/03 to 9/1/03. OET  DOC-239329A1.doc  DOC-239329A1.pdf  DOC-239329A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-239299A1.pdf  DOC-239299A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CERTAIN AFFILIATES OF MJD SERVICES CORP. TO GOLDEN WEST TELEPHONE PROPERTIES, INC. (DA No. 03-3004). (Dkt No 03-186). WCB. Action by: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-03-3004A1.doc  DA-03-3004A1.pdf  DA-03-3004A1.txt

Released: 09/30/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR UPPER AND LOWER PAGING BANDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR FILING-AUCTION EVENT NO. 48. (DA No. 03-2953). WTB. Contact: Evan Baranoff or Michael Connelly at (202) 418-0620  DA-03-2953A1.doc  DA-03-2953A2.xls  DA-03-2953A3.xls  DA-03-2953A4.doc  DA-03-2953A5.doc  DA-03-2953A1.pdf  DA-03-2953A2.pdf  DA-03-2953A3.pdf  DA-03-2953A4.pdf  DA-03-2953A5.pdf  DA-03-2953A1.txt  DA-03-2953A2.txt  DA-03-2953A3.txt  DA-03-2953A4.txt  DA-03-2953A5.txt

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TEXTS

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WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2993). CGB  DA-03-2993A1.doc  DA-03-2993A1.pdf  DA-03-2993A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2985). CGB  DA-03-2985A1.doc  DA-03-2985A1.pdf  DA-03-2985A1.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: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2983). CGB  DA-03-2983A1.doc  DA-03-2983A1.pdf  DA-03-2983A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2984). CGB  DA-03-2984A1.doc  DA-03-2984A1.pdf  DA-03-2984A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2992). CGB  DA-03-2992A1.doc  DA-03-2992A1.pdf  DA-03-2992A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2988). CGB  DA-03-2988A1.doc  DA-03-2988A1.pdf  DA-03-2988A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2989). CGB  DA-03-2989A1.doc  DA-03-2989A1.pdf  DA-03-2989A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2987). CGB  DA-03-2987A1.doc  DA-03-2987A1.pdf  DA-03-2987A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2975). CGB  DA-03-2975A1.doc  DA-03-2975A1.pdf  DA-03-2975A1.txt

LIFELINE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2973). CGB  DA-03-2973A1.doc  DA-03-2973A1.pdf  DA-03-2973A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2974). CGB  DA-03-2974A1.doc  DA-03-2974A1.pdf  DA-03-2974A1.txt

GLOBCOM, INC. D/B/A GLOBCOM GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE. Notified Globcom, Inc of its apparent liability for a forfeiture in the amount of $806,861 for willfully and repeatedly violating the Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2003 by NALF. (FCC No. 03-231). EB  FCC-03-231A1.doc  FCC-03-231A1.pdf  FCC-03-231A1.txt

CUNNINGHAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., OPERATOR OF CABLE SYSTEM IN: GLEN ELDER, KS - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 11.11(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Granted a limited, temporary waiver of Section 11.11(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-2954). EB, EB  DA-03-2954A1.doc  DA-03-2954A1.pdf  DA-03-2954A1.txt

OP CORPORATION, FOR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IN THE 1670-1675 MHZ BAND. Granted OP a limited waiver of section 1.2110(f)(3)(ii) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3002). WTB  DA-03-3002A1.doc  DA-03-3002A1.pdf  DA-03-3002A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 29, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 185:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/29/2003. FCC'S TELEMARKETING RULES APPROVED BY OMB. (DA No. 03-2994). (Dkt No 02-278). CGB. Contact: Erica H. McMahon or Richard Smith at (202) 418-2512  DA-03-2994A1.doc  DA-03-2994A1.pdf  DA-03-2994A1.txt