fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 91
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 13, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/13/2004. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 04-1342). IB  DA-04-1342A1.doc  DA-04-1342A1.pdf  DA-04-1342A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00792 Released: 05/13/2004. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-1343). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-04-1343A1.pdf  DA-04-1343A1.txt

Report No: 45735 Released: 05/13/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-247082A1.txt  DOC-247082A1.pdf

Report No: 25735 Released: 05/13/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-247080A1.txt  DOC-247080A1.pdf

Released: 05/13/2004. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS IN THE MATTER OF UNLICENSED OPERATION IN THE TV BROADCAST BANDS; ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM FOR UNLICENSED DEVICES BELOW 900 MHZ AND IN THE 3 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 04-1341). (Dkt No 02-380). OGC  DA-04-1341A1.doc  DA-04-1341A1.pdf  DA-04-1341A1.txt

Released: 05/13/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-247136A1.pdf  DOC-247136A1.txt

Report No: NCD-939 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247144A1.doc  DOC-247144A1.pdf  DOC-247144A1.txt

Report No: NCD-941 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247146A1.doc  DOC-247146A1.pdf  DOC-247146A1.txt

Report No: NCD-943 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247147A1.doc  DOC-247147A1.pdf  DOC-247147A1.txt

Report No: NCD-944 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247148A1.doc  DOC-247148A1.pdf  DOC-247148A1.txt

Report No: NCD-945 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247149A1.doc  DOC-247149A1.pdf  DOC-247149A1.txt

Report No: NCD-946 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247150A1.doc  DOC-247150A1.pdf  DOC-247150A1.txt

Report No: NCD-940 Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-247145A1.doc  DOC-247145A1.pdf  DOC-247145A1.txt

Released: 05/13/2004. REGION 50 (TEXAS- WEST AND CENTRAL) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FIRST PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 04-1336). WTB  DA-04-1336A1.doc  DA-04-1336A1.pdf  DA-04-1336A1.txt

Released: 05/13/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU & WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMIND CARRIERS OUTSIDE THE 100 LARGEST MSA'S OF THE UPCOMING MAY 24, 2004 LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE. (DA No. 04-1340). WTB. Contact: Jennifer Salhus at (202) 418-2823 or WCB Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944  DA-04-1340A1.doc  DA-04-1340A1.pdf  DA-04-1340A1.txt

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TEXTS

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SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/11/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1337). CGB  DA-04-1337A1.doc  DA-04-1337A1.pdf  DA-04-1337A1.txt

STATON HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A/ STATON WHOLESALE. Granted the formal complaint against MCI WorldCom Communications, Inc. Denied the formal complaint filed against Sprint Communications Company, LP. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/12/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1339). EB  DA-04-1339A1.doc  DA-04-1339A1.pdf  DA-04-1339A1.txt

PROMINCOMPLECT. Issued Official citation to PromInComplect, Limassol, Cyprus for violation of the TCPA and the Commission's rules regarding unsolicited fax advertising. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1332). EB  DA-04-1332A1.doc  DA-04-1332A1.pdf  DA-04-1332A1.txt

MAXIM MARKETING SERVICES. Issued Official Citation and Letter of Inquiry to Maxim Marketing Services, Los Angeles, CA, for violating the TCPA and the Commission's rules regarding unsolicited fax advertising. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-1333). EB  DA-04-1333A1.doc  DA-04-1333A1.pdf  DA-04-1333A1.txt

CENTURYTEL, INC., CENTURYTEL OF WASHINGTON, INC., CENTURYTEL OF COWICHE, INC., AND CENTURYTEL OF INTER ISLAND, INC. Notified CenturyTel, et al. of apparent liability for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $100,000 for violating Section 52.26(a) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/11/2004 by NALF. (DA No. 04-1304). EB  DA-04-1304A1.doc  DA-04-1304A1.pdf  DA-04-1304A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. EPPS CABLE TV. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C. against Epps Cable TV. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1320). MB  DA-04-1320A1.doc  DA-04-1320A1.pdf  DA-04-1320A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. CHATHAM CABLE. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Chatham Cable. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1326). MB  DA-04-1326A1.doc  DA-04-1326A1.pdf  DA-04-1326A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. CABLE ONE, INC. Granted the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Cable One, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/10/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1328). MB  DA-04-1328A1.doc  DA-04-1328A1.pdf  DA-04-1328A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. DEAN HILL CABLE. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Dean Hill Cable. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1324). MB  DA-04-1324A1.doc  DA-04-1324A1.pdf  DA-04-1324A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. TV NORTHEAST, INC. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against TV Northeast, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1322). MB  DA-04-1322A1.doc  DA-04-1322A1.pdf  DA-04-1322A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. SOUTHWEST CABLEVISION, INC.. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Southwest Cablevision, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1327). MB  DA-04-1327A1.doc  DA-04-1327A1.pdf  DA-04-1327A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. SQUIRE CREEK COMMUNICATIONS. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Squire Creek Communications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1325). MB  DA-04-1325A1.doc  DA-04-1325A1.pdf  DA-04-1325A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS VI LLC. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Charter Communications VI LLC. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1323). MB  DA-04-1323A1.doc  DA-04-1323A1.pdf  DA-04-1323A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF EL DORADO, L.L.C. V. COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Dismissed the must carry complaint filed by KM Television of El Dorado, L.L.C., against Community Communications Company. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/07/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1321). MB  DA-04-1321A1.doc  DA-04-1321A1.pdf  DA-04-1321A1.txt

TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY/PETITION OF THE NORTH-EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF ITS PORTING OBLIGATIONS. Denied the Petition. (Dkt No. 95-116). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/12/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1312). WCB  DA-04-1312A1.doc  DA-04-1312A1.pdf  DA-04-1312A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 12, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 90:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC TO HOLD CONSUMER FORUMS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA, MAY 24 - 27. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov or Dan Rumelt at (202) 418-7512 CGB. Contact Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-8192, email: Geoffrey.Blackwell@fcc.gov  DOC-247058A1.doc  DOC-247058A1.pdf  DOC-247058A1.txt

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Released: 05/12/2004. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF AVAYA, INC. (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO EXPANETS OF NORTH AMERICA LLC D/B/A/ INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CORPORATION) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, COMP. POL. FILE NO. 682. (DA No. 04-1344). (Dkt No 04-167). Comments Due: 05/26/2004. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574, email: Denise.Coca@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1344A1.doc  DA-04-1344A1.pdf  DA-04-1344A1.txt

Report No: AUC-48 Released: 05/12/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS UPPER AND LOWER PAGING BAND LICENSES. (DA No. 04-1314). WTB. Contact: Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142  DA-04-1314A1.doc  DA-04-1314A2.xls  DA-04-1314A3.doc  DA-04-1314A4.doc  DA-04-1314A5.doc  DA-04-1314A1.pdf  DA-04-1314A2.pdf  DA-04-1314A3.pdf  DA-04-1314A4.pdf  DA-04-1314A5.pdf  DA-04-1314A1.txt  DA-04-1314A2.txt  DA-04-1314A3.txt  DA-04-1314A4.txt  DA-04-1314A5.txt