Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 22 No. 198	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 October 17, 2003

DTV TRANSITION MOVING FORWARD: FCC SAYS MORE THAN 80% OF COMMERCIAL DTV STATIONS ARE ON THE AIR. Acts on Third Extension Requests for Few Remaining Broadcasters. News Release. Adopted: 10/16/2003. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 MB. Contact Shaun Maher at (202) 418-1600  DOC-240048A1.doc  DOC-240048A1.pdf  DOC-240048A1.txt

FCC MODIFIES HIGH-COST SUPPORT MECHANISM BUT MAINTAINS CURRENT SUPPORT LEVELS. The FCC, in response to a remand by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Tenth Circuit, revised its high-cost universal service support mechanism for the largest local telephone companies. News Release. Adopted: 10/16/2003. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253 WCB  DOC-240035A1.doc  DOC-240035A2.doc  DOC-240035A3.doc  DOC-240035A4.doc  DOC-240035A5.doc  DOC-240035A6.doc  DOC-240035A1.pdf  DOC-240035A2.pdf  DOC-240035A3.pdf  DOC-240035A4.pdf  DOC-240035A5.pdf  DOC-240035A6.pdf  DOC-240035A1.txt  DOC-240035A2.txt  DOC-240035A3.txt  DOC-240035A4.txt  DOC-240035A5.txt  DOC-240035A6.txt

FCC OPENS 70, 80, AND 90 GHZ SPECTRUM BANDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND "MILLIMETER WAVE" TECHNOLOGIES. The FCC adopted service rules for the commercial use of spectrum in the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, and 92-95 GHz bands to promote the development of an additional competitive broadband platform. News Release. Adopted: 10/16/2003. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Jennifer Burton at (202) 418-0680  DOC-239368A1.doc  DOC-239368A2.doc  DOC-239368A3.doc  DOC-239368A4.doc  DOC-239368A5.doc  DOC-239368A1.pdf  DOC-239368A2.pdf  DOC-239368A3.pdf  DOC-239368A4.pdf  DOC-239368A5.pdf  DOC-239368A1.txt  DOC-239368A2.txt  DOC-239368A3.txt  DOC-239368A4.txt  DOC-239368A5.txt

FCC ADOPTS THIRD GENERATION ("3G") RULES MAKING 90 MHZ OF SPECTRUM AVAILABLE FOR BROADBAND AND ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES. The FCC adopted a Report and Order to advance its efforts to provide new and existing wireless operators with additional spectrum resources and issued rules that will enable wireless providers to offer an array of innovative products and services. News Release. Adopted: 10/16/2003. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Eli Johnson at (202) 418-1395  DOC-240030A1.doc  DOC-240030A2.doc  DOC-240030A3.doc  DOC-240030A4.doc  DOC-240030A5.doc  DOC-240030A1.pdf  DOC-240030A2.pdf  DOC-240030A3.pdf  DOC-240030A4.pdf  DOC-240030A5.pdf  DOC-240030A1.txt  DOC-240030A2.txt  DOC-240030A3.txt  DOC-240030A4.txt  DOC-240030A5.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL APPOINTS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO THE 2007 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. News Release. News Media Contact: Tom Sullivan at 202-418-0411 IB. Contact Roderick Porter at 202-418-0423 or Alex Roytblat at 418-7501  DOC-240069A1.doc  DOC-240069A1.pdf  DOC-240069A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-240085A1.doc  DOC-240085A1.pdf  DOC-240085A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00172 Released: 10/17/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-240063A1.pdf  DOC-240063A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00722S Released: 10/17/2003. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined Public Notice. IB  DOC-240070A1.pdf  DOC-240070A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00173 Released: 10/17/2003. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-240072A1.pdf  DOC-240072A1.txt

Report No: 45593 Released: 10/17/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-239989A1.txt

Report No: 25593 Released: 10/17/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-239991A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-240075A1.doc  DOC-240075A1.pdf  DOC-240075A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-240073A1.pdf  DOC-240073A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2003. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. 2004 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FORMULAS. (DA No. 03-3275). Comments Due: 11/03/2003. Reply Comments Due: 11/13/2003. WCB. Contact: Gary Seigel at (202) 418-0879 (voice), (202) 418-0484 (TTY), e-mail: Gary.Seigel@fcc.gov  DA-03-3275A1.doc  DA-03-3275A1.pdf  DA-03-3275A1.txt

SPOONFUL.NET. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3188). CGB  DA-03-3188A1.doc  DA-03-3188A1.pdf  DA-03-3188A1.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: 10/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3232). CGB  DA-03-3232A1.doc  DA-03-3232A1.pdf  DA-03-3232A1.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: 10/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3234). CGB  DA-03-3234A1.doc  DA-03-3234A1.pdf  DA-03-3234A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3260). CGB  DA-03-3260A1.doc  DA-03-3260A1.pdf  DA-03-3260A1.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: 10/16/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3233). CGB  DA-03-3233A1.doc  DA-03-3233A1.pdf  DA-03-3233A1.txt

GLOBAL TELDATA, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3190). CGB  DA-03-3190A1.doc  DA-03-3190A1.pdf  DA-03-3190A1.txt

CLEARWORLD COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3194). CGB  DA-03-3194A1.doc  DA-03-3194A1.pdf  DA-03-3194A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3237). CGB  DA-03-3237A1.doc  DA-03-3237A1.pdf  DA-03-3237A1.txt

Z-TEL 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: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3186). CGB  DA-03-3186A1.doc  DA-03-3186A1.pdf  DA-03-3186A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3195). CGB  DA-03-3195A1.doc  DA-03-3195A1.pdf  DA-03-3195A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3238). CGB  DA-03-3238A1.doc  DA-03-3238A1.pdf  DA-03-3238A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3240). CGB  DA-03-3240A1.doc  DA-03-3240A1.pdf  DA-03-3240A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3239). CGB  DA-03-3239A1.doc  DA-03-3239A1.pdf  DA-03-3239A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3241). CGB  DA-03-3241A1.doc  DA-03-3241A1.pdf  DA-03-3241A1.txt

ACN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3189). CGB  DA-03-3189A1.doc  DA-03-3189A1.pdf  DA-03-3189A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3191). CGB  DA-03-3191A1.doc  DA-03-3191A1.pdf  DA-03-3191A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Divison, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3187). CGB  DA-03-3187A1.doc  DA-03-3187A1.pdf  DA-03-3187A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3196). CGB  DA-03-3196A1.doc  DA-03-3196A1.pdf  DA-03-3196A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3193). CGB  DA-03-3193A1.doc  DA-03-3193A1.pdf  DA-03-3193A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3192). CGB  DA-03-3192A1.doc  DA-03-3192A1.pdf  DA-03-3192A1.txt

PETITION OF MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS CORP. FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FLEXIBLE CONTRACT MECHANISM NOT SUBJECT TO "PICK AND CHOOSE". Terminated CC Docket No. 01-117. (Dkt No. 01-117). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3277). WCB  DA-03-3277A1.doc  DA-03-3277A1.pdf  DA-03-3277A1.txt

JOINT PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING ON THE ASSIGNMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Conditionally granted the Joint Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Petitioners Winback & Conserve Program, Inc., One Stop Financial, Inc., Group Discounts, Inc., 800 Discounts, Inc. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/14/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-244). WCB  FCC-03-244A1.doc  FCC-03-244A1.pdf  FCC-03-244A1.txt

ALMA COLLEGE, MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST ACADEMY, MOUNT PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. Denied the request for waiver jointly filed by Alma College, Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, and Central Michigan University. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/10/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-3182). WTB  DA-03-3182A1.doc  DA-03-3182A1.pdf  DA-03-3182A1.txt

RAYMOND QUIANZON ON BEHALF OF TPS UTILICOM, INC. Denied TPS Utilicom, Inc.'s request that the FCC refund amounts that it (TPS) has on deposit with the Commission. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-3263). WTB  DA-03-3263A1.doc  DA-03-3263A1.pdf  DA-03-3263A1.txt