Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 23 No. 30	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 13, 2004

FCC OPENS PROCEEDING TO STREAMLINE AND IMPROVE NETWORK OUTAGE REPORTING. The Commission adopted Notice that proposes to require wireless, wireline, cable and satellite telecommunications providers to report information electronically to the Commission about disruptions to their communications systems.. News Release. (Dkt No 04-35). Adopted: 02/12/2004. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Kent Nilsson (202) 418-0845  DOC-243862A1.doc  DOC-243862A2.doc  DOC-243862A3.doc  DOC-243862A4.doc  DOC-243862A5.doc  DOC-243862A1.pdf  DOC-243862A2.pdf  DOC-243862A3.pdf  DOC-243862A4.pdf  DOC-243862A5.pdf  DOC-243862A1.txt  DOC-243862A2.txt  DOC-243862A3.txt  DOC-243862A4.txt  DOC-243862A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES RULES FOR BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES TO PROMOTE BROADBAND SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS AND INCREASE COMPETITION. The Commission today proposed changes to certain technical rules that will foster broadband deployment using untapped capabilities of the nation's power grid, while safeguarding existing services against harmful interference.. News Release. Action by: By the Commission. (Dkt No 04-37). Adopted: 02/12/2004. News Media Contact: Lauren Van Wazer (202) 418-0030 OET. Contact Anh Wride (202) 418-0577  DOC-243879A1.doc  DOC-243879A2.doc  DOC-243879A3.doc  DOC-243879A4.doc  DOC-243879A5.doc  DOC-243879A6.doc  DOC-243879A1.pdf  DOC-243879A2.pdf  DOC-243879A3.pdf  DOC-243879A4.pdf  DOC-243879A5.pdf  DOC-243879A6.pdf  DOC-243879A1.txt  DOC-243879A2.txt  DOC-243879A3.txt  DOC-243879A4.txt  DOC-243879A5.txt  DOC-243879A6.txt

FCC RULES THAT PULVER.COM'S FREE WORLD DIALUP SERVICE SHOULD REMAIN FREE FROM UNNECESSARY REGULATION. In separate action FCC adops broad inquiry into Internet Protocol-enabled services. News Release. Adopted: 02/12/2004. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-243869A1.doc  DOC-243869A2.doc  DOC-243869A3.doc  DOC-243869A4.doc  DOC-243869A5.doc  DOC-243869A6.doc  DOC-243869A1.pdf  DOC-243869A2.pdf  DOC-243869A3.pdf  DOC-243869A4.pdf  DOC-243869A5.pdf  DOC-243869A6.pdf  DOC-243869A1.txt  DOC-243869A2.txt  DOC-243869A3.txt  DOC-243869A4.txt  DOC-243869A5.txt  DOC-243869A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS FURTHER MEASURES TO REFORM INTERSTATE ACCESS CHARGE SYSTEM FOR RURAL CARRIERS. These measures are designed to streamline the FCC's rules and increase rural carriers flexibility to respond to market contitions. News Release. Adopted: 02/12/2004. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-243871A1.doc  DOC-243871A2.doc  DOC-243871A1.pdf  DOC-243871A2.pdf  DOC-243871A1.txt  DOC-243871A2.txt

FCC MOVES TO ALLOW MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS THROUGH VOICE SERVICES OVER THE INTERNET. The FCC initiated a major proceeding to examine opportunities that allow consumers greater choices created by voice services provided over the Internet. News Release. Adopted: 02/12/2004. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB  DOC-243868A1.doc  DOC-243868A2.doc  DOC-243868A3.doc  DOC-243868A4.doc  DOC-243868A5.doc  DOC-243868A6.doc  DOC-243868A1.pdf  DOC-243868A2.pdf  DOC-243868A3.pdf  DOC-243868A4.pdf  DOC-243868A5.pdf  DOC-243868A6.pdf  DOC-243868A1.txt  DOC-243868A2.txt  DOC-243868A3.txt  DOC-243868A4.txt  DOC-243868A5.txt  DOC-243868A6.txt

Report No: 2646 Released: 02/13/2004. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CGB  DOC-243897A1.doc  DOC-243897A1.pdf  DOC-243897A1.txt

Report No: SPB-201 Released: 02/13/2004. ERRATUM TO REPORT NO. SAT-00188 Erratum to Report No. SAT-00188 released January 23, 2004. IB. Action by: Chief, Policy Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau  DOC-243908A1.doc  DOC-243908A1.pdf  DOC-243908A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00760S Released: 02/13/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-243899A1.pdf  DOC-243899A1.txt

Report No: 0097 Released: 02/13/2004. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-243878A1.doc  DOC-243878A1.pdf  DOC-243878A1.txt

Report No: 45672 Released: 02/13/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-243832A1.txt  DOC-243832A1.pdf

Report No: 25672 Released: 02/13/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-243834A1.txt  DOC-243834A1.pdf

Released: 02/13/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-243842A1.pdf  DOC-243842A1.txt

Released: 02/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION OF NCPR, INC. D/B/A NEXTEL PARTNERS FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.307(C) AND 54.314(D) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 04-384). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 02/27/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/12/2004. WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-384A1.doc  DA-04-384A1.pdf  DA-04-384A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-20 Released: 02/13/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-243859A1.pdf  DOC-243859A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-19 Released: 02/13/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-243883A1.pdf  DOC-243883A1.txt

Released: 02/13/2004. AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION PROCESS TO BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2004. (DA No. 04-382). WTB  DA-04-382A1.doc  DA-04-382A1.pdf  DA-04-382A1.txt

Released: 02/13/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON MARITEL, INC. PROPOSAL FOR SHARED USE OF MARITIME VHF CHANNELS 87B AND 88B FOR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS. (DA No. 04-378). Comments Due: 02/27/2004. Reply Comments Due: 03/05/2004. WTB. Contact: Tim Maguire or Jeffrey Tobias at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233 or email: Tim.Maguire@fcc.gov or Jeff.Tobias@fcc.gov  DA-04-378A1.doc  DA-04-378A1.pdf  DA-04-378A1.txt

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted Petition for Waiver. (Dkt No. 94-129, 00-257, 94-129). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/05/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-379). CGB  DA-04-379A1.doc  DA-04-379A1.pdf  DA-04-379A1.txt

AUDIOTEXT INTERNATIONAL, LTD. V. AT&T CORP. Granted in part a formal complaint that AudioText filed against AT&T Corp. alleging that AT&T violated section 203(c) of the Act. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/13/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-32). EB  FCC-04-32A1.doc  FCC-04-32A1.pdf  FCC-04-32A1.txt

JACK STILL V. ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Dismissed the Petition for Relief. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-351). MB  DA-04-351A1.doc  DA-04-351A1.pdf  DA-04-351A1.txt

U.S. CABLECASTERS V. MEDIACOM FAIRFIELD, IOWA. Dismissed the Petition for Relief. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-350). MB  DA-04-350A1.doc  DA-04-350A1.pdf  DA-04-350A1.txt

MATTHEW TYREE V. COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed the Petition for Relief. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-352). MB  DA-04-352A1.doc  DA-04-352A1.pdf  DA-04-352A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CAMBRIDGE AND ST. MICHAELS, MD. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-20). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/05/2004. Reply Comments Due: 04/20/2004. Adopted: 02/11/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-231). MB  DA-04-231A1.doc  DA-04-231A1.pdf  DA-04-231A1.txt

HISPANIC BROADCASTERS OF PHILADELPHIA, L.L.C. V. SERVICE ELECTRIC CABLE TV, INC. & SERVICE ELECTRIC CABLEVISION, INC. Granted the Petition for Relief for deletion of 45 communities in Northeast Pennsylvania from the television market of Station WWSI(TV), Atlantic, NJ. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-349). MB  DA-04-349A1.doc  DA-04-349A1.pdf  DA-04-349A1.txt

PINPOINT WIRELESS, INC. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/12/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-380). WTB  DA-04-380A1.doc  DA-04-380A1.pdf  DA-04-380A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER, KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY, FCC, BEFORE THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET by Statement. CMMR  DOC-243913A1.doc  DOC-243913A1.pdf  DOC-243913A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN, BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION; AND ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET by Statement. CMMR  DOC-243902A1.doc  DOC-243902A1.pdf  DOC-243902A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER KEVIN J. MARTIN, BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION; AND HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET. by Statement. CMMR  DOC-243865A1.doc  DOC-243865A2.doc  DOC-243865A3.doc  DOC-243865A1.pdf  DOC-243865A2.pdf  DOC-243865A3.pdf  DOC-243865A1.txt  DOC-243865A2.txt  DOC-243865A3.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY, BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION; AND HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET by Statement. CMMR  DOC-243910A1.doc  DOC-243910A1.pdf  DOC-243910A1.txt

LETTER TO DELANEY M. DISTEPHANO, ESQUIRE RE: ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted Anderson's request to amend its short-form application to participate in Auction No. 55. Action by: Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-381). WTB  DA-04-381A1.doc  DA-04-381A1.pdf  DA-04-381A1.txt

APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES FROM NEXTWAVE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND NEXTWAVE POWER PARTNERS, INC., TO SUBSIDIARIES OF CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC. Granted the applications of several NextWave Personal Communications entities to assign PCS licenses to Cingular Wireless. (Dkt No. 03-217). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/11/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-26). WTB  FCC-04-26A1.doc  FCC-04-26A1.pdf  FCC-04-26A1.txt