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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 23 No. 97 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 21, 2004 |
FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL: ANOTHER 70 MILLION AMERICANS TO HAVE FREEDOM TO SWITCH WIRELESS CARRIERS AND KEEP THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON MONDAY. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Richard Diamond at (202) 418-0506 OCH  DOC-247463A1.doc  DOC-247463A1.pdf  DOC-247463A1.txt FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL, FCC COMMISSIONER JONATHAN ADELSTEIN AND SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR MICHAEL ROUND TO HEADLINE PRESENTATION OF WISP TECHNOLOGIES, MAY 25, 3:30-5:30 PM. Presentation to be Held at South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-247478A1.doc  DOC-247478A1.pdf  DOC-247478A1.txt FCC TO HOLD SECOND INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE IN RAPID CITY, SD, MAY 26 AND 27. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB  DOC-247473A1.doc  DOC-247473A1.pdf  DOC-247473A1.txt FCC LOCALISM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT ITS RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA HEARING ON BROADCAST LOCALISM. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 MB  DOC-247489A1.doc  DOC-247489A2.doc  DOC-247489A3.doc  DOC-247489A4.doc  DOC-247489A1.pdf  DOC-247489A2.pdf  DOC-247489A3.pdf  DOC-247489A4.pdf  DOC-247489A1.txt  DOC-247489A2.txt  DOC-247489A3.txt  DOC-247489A4.txt FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-247382A1.doc  DOC-247382A1.pdf  DOC-247382A1.txt Report No: SAT-00217 Released: 05/21/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-1446) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-1446A1.pdf  DA-04-1446A1.txt Report No: 45741 Released: 05/21/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-247405A1.txt  DOC-247405A1.pdf Report No: 25741 Released: 05/21/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-247406A1.txt  DOC-247406A1.pdf Released: 05/21/2004. PARTIES ARE INVITED TO COMMENT ON PETITIONS FOR ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER DESIGNATIONS. (DA No. 04-1445). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1445A1.doc  DA-04-1445A1.pdf  DA-04-1445A1.txt Released: 05/21/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE ASSETS OF IOWA TELECOM BY HEART OF IOWA. (DA No. 04-1449). (Dkt No 03-249). WCB. Contact: Christi Shewman at (202) 418-1686 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 419-0809  DA-04-1449A1.doc  DA-04-1449A1.pdf  DA-04-1449A1.txt Released: 05/21/2004. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO DATA TO CARRIERS WHO FILE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST REPORTS (NRUF). (DA No. 04-1443). (Dkt No 95-116 , 99-200). Comments Due: 06/01/2004. WCB. Contact: Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508, email: Sanford.Williams@fcc.gov,TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1443A1.doc  DA-04-1443A1.pdf  DA-04-1443A1.txt Report No: CWS-04-38 Released: 05/21/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-247391A1.pdf  DOC-247391A1.txt REMARKS OF MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE NSTAC XXVII EXECUTIVE SESSION LUNCHEON, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MAY 19, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCH. (as prepared for delivery)  DOC-247404A1.doc  DOC-247404A1.pdf  DOC-247404A1.txt CONNECT AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1438). CGB  DA-04-1438A1.doc  DA-04-1438A1.pdf  DA-04-1438A1.txt AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1424). CGB  DA-04-1424A1.doc  DA-04-1424A1.pdf  DA-04-1424A1.txt CAVALIER TELEPHONE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1439). CGB  DA-04-1439A1.doc  DA-04-1439A1.pdf  DA-04-1439A1.txt QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy DIvision, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1431). CGB  DA-04-1431A1.doc  DA-04-1431A1.pdf  DA-04-1431A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1433). CGB  DA-04-1433A1.doc  DA-04-1433A1.pdf  DA-04-1433A1.txt ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1430). CGB  DA-04-1430A1.doc  DA-04-1430A1.pdf  DA-04-1430A1.txt LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1429). CGB  DA-04-1429A1.doc  DA-04-1429A1.pdf  DA-04-1429A1.txt LIGHTYEAR COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1432). CGB  DA-04-1432A1.doc  DA-04-1432A1.pdf  DA-04-1432A1.txt EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1428). CGB  DA-04-1428A1.doc  DA-04-1428A1.pdf  DA-04-1428A1.txt PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1434). CGB  DA-04-1434A1.doc  DA-04-1434A1.pdf  DA-04-1434A1.txt OPEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1440). CGB  DA-04-1440A1.doc  DA-04-1440A1.pdf  DA-04-1440A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1425). CGB  DA-04-1425A1.doc  DA-04-1425A1.pdf  DA-04-1425A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1426). CGB  DA-04-1426A1.doc  DA-04-1426A1.pdf  DA-04-1426A1.txt SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1427). CGB  DA-04-1427A1.doc  DA-04-1427A1.pdf  DA-04-1427A1.txt PROMISEVISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1437). CGB  DA-04-1437A1.doc  DA-04-1437A1.pdf  DA-04-1437A1.txt AMERICAN PHONE SERVICES CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1435). CGB  DA-04-1435A1.doc  DA-04-1435A1.pdf  DA-04-1435A1.txt AMERICAN PHONE SERVICES, CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1441). CGB  DA-04-1441A1.doc  DA-04-1441A1.pdf  DA-04-1441A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1436). CGB  DA-04-1436A1.doc  DA-04-1436A1.pdf  DA-04-1436A1.txt BEST WOK. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Best Wok for operating radio transmitting equipment on frequency 145.8376 MHz without Commission authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-1411). EB  DA-04-1411A1.doc  DA-04-1411A1.pdf  DA-04-1411A1.txt INFORMAL COMPLAINTS FILED BY INDEPENDENT PAYPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS AGAINST VARIOUS LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SEEKING REFUNDS OF END USER COMMON LINE CHARGES. Extend the deadline for converting End User Common Line (EUCL) informal complaints. Action by: the Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1450). EB  DA-04-1450A1.doc  DA-04-1450A1.pdf  DA-04-1450A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MILANO, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 02-177). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1282). MB  DA-04-1282A1.doc  DA-04-1282A1.pdf  DA-04-1282A1.txt DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ANNISTON, AL. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-229). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/13/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1345). MB  DA-04-1345A1.doc  DA-04-1345A1.pdf  DA-04-1345A1.txt DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, APPLETON, WI. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-185). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/11/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1316). MB  DA-04-1316A1.doc  DA-04-1316A1.pdf  DA-04-1316A1.txt DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GREENWOOD, MS. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-187). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/13/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1346). MB  DA-04-1346A1.doc  DA-04-1346A1.pdf  DA-04-1346A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CREEDE, CO. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-194). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1284). MB  DA-04-1284A1.doc  DA-04-1284A1.pdf  DA-04-1284A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MAPLESVILLE, AL. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-5). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1281). MB  DA-04-1281A1.doc  DA-04-1281A1.pdf  DA-04-1281A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GLASGOW AND BOWLING GREEN, KY. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-42). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1283). MB  DA-04-1283A1.doc  DA-04-1283A1.pdf  DA-04-1283A1.txt FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHASE CITY, VA, AND CREEDMOOR, AHOSKIE, GATESVILLE, AND NASHVILLE, NC. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-232). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1285). MB  DA-04-1285A1.doc  DA-04-1285A1.pdf  DA-04-1285A1.txt ERRATUM - NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS CORPORATION PROOPOSED KA-BAND/V-BAND HYBRID FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE NETWORK: APPLICATION AND AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE A GLOBAL SATELLITE SYSTEM EMPLOYING GEOSTATIONARY AND. Non-geostationary Satellites in the Fixed Satellite Service/Applications and Amendments to Applications For Authority to Operate a Geostationary Satellite in the Fixed Satellite Service. Issued Erratum to Letter, DA 04-1387, released May 18, 2003. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-247443A1.doc  DOC-247443A1.pdf  DOC-247443A1.txt