fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 158
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 20, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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BROADCAST STATION TOTALS AS OF JUNE 30, 2004. News Release MB  DOC-251120A1.doc  DOC-251120A1.pdf  DOC-251120A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-251164A1.doc  DOC-251164A1.pdf  DOC-251164A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00824S Released: 08/20/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-251149A1.pdf  DOC-251149A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00236 Released: 08/20/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-2601) Action Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-2601A1.pdf  DA-04-2601A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00235 Released: 08/20/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-251161A1.pdf  DOC-251161A1.txt

Report No: 0116 Released: 08/20/2004. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-251116A1.doc  DOC-251116A1.pdf  DOC-251116A1.txt

Report No: 45803 Released: 08/20/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-251076A1.txt  DOC-251076A1.pdf

Report No: 25803 Released: 08/20/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-251077A1.txt  DOC-251077A1.pdf

Released: 08/20/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-251140A1.pdf  DOC-251140A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-251141A1.pdf  DOC-251141A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-251142A1.pdf  DOC-251142A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF KILLDUFF, IOWA EXCHANGE FROM SEARSBORO TELEPHONE TO KILLDUFF TELEPHONE. (DA No. 04-2602). Comments Due: 09/03/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/10/2004. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson (202) 418-1394 or Alexis Johns (202) 418-1167  DA-04-2602A1.doc  DA-04-2602A1.pdf  DA-04-2602A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON BELLSOUTH REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXTENDED AREA SERVICE BETWEEN THE MONTPELIER AND GREENSBURG EXCHANGE IN THE BATON ROUGE LATA AND THE KENTWOOD, AMITE AND INDEPENDENCE EXCHANGES IN THE NEW ORLEANS. (DA No. 04-2598). (Dkt No 04-321) LATA, IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. Comments Due: 09/03/2004. Reply Comments Due: 09/10/2004. WCB  DA-04-2598A1.doc  DA-04-2598A1.pdf  DA-04-2598A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF ICG TELECOM GROUP, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES,. (DA No. 04-2597). (Dkt No 04-322) Comp. Pol. File No. 690. Comments Due: 09/03/2004. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-2597A1.doc  DA-04-2597A1.pdf  DA-04-2597A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-56 Released: 08/20/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-251154A1.pdf  DOC-251154A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-57 Released: 08/20/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-251155A1.pdf  DOC-251155A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION PROCESS IN ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SYSTEM TO BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2004. (DA No. 04-2593). WTB. Contact: email: ulshelp@fcc.gov or (877) 480-3201, TTY: (202) 414-1255  DA-04-2593A1.doc  DA-04-2593A1.pdf  DA-04-2593A1.txt

Released: 08/20/2004. AT&T WIRELESS PCS L.L.C, TRITON PCS LICENSE COMPANY L.L.C AND LAFAYETTE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES. (DA No. 04-2599). (Dkt No 04-323) Petitions to Deny Due: 09/20/2004, Oppositions Due: 09/30/2004. Reply Comments Due: 10/07/2004. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042 or Susan Singer at (202) 418-1340  DA-04-2599A1.doc  DA-04-2599A1.pdf  DA-04-2599A1.txt

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QWEST. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2558). CGB  DA-04-2558A1.doc  DA-04-2558A1.pdf  DA-04-2558A1.txt

MCI, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2563). CGB  DA-04-2563A1.doc  DA-04-2563A1.pdf  DA-04-2563A1.txt

NETWORK PLUS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2571). CGB  DA-04-2571A1.doc  DA-04-2571A1.pdf  DA-04-2571A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2576). CGB  DA-04-2576A1.doc  DA-04-2576A1.pdf  DA-04-2576A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2569). CGB  DA-04-2569A1.doc  DA-04-2569A1.pdf  DA-04-2569A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2572). CGB  DA-04-2572A1.doc  DA-04-2572A1.pdf  DA-04-2572A1.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: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2562). CGB  DA-04-2562A1.doc  DA-04-2562A1.pdf  DA-04-2562A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2564). CGB  DA-04-2564A1.doc  DA-04-2564A1.pdf  DA-04-2564A1.txt

BROADVIEW NETWORKS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2579). CGB  DA-04-2579A1.doc  DA-04-2579A1.pdf  DA-04-2579A1.txt

VARTEC TELECOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2586). CGB  DA-04-2586A1.doc  DA-04-2586A1.pdf  DA-04-2586A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2555). CGB  DA-04-2555A1.doc  DA-04-2555A1.pdf  DA-04-2555A1.txt

GLOBAL TELDATA, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2578). CGB  DA-04-2578A1.doc  DA-04-2578A1.pdf  DA-04-2578A1.txt

BUSINESS SAVINGS PLAN. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2580). CGB  DA-04-2580A1.doc  DA-04-2580A1.pdf  DA-04-2580A1.txt

COMCAST DIGITAL PHONE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2566). CGB  DA-04-2566A1.doc  DA-04-2566A1.pdf  DA-04-2566A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2556). CGB  DA-04-2556A1.doc  DA-04-2556A1.pdf  DA-04-2556A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2575). CGB  DA-04-2575A1.doc  DA-04-2575A1.pdf  DA-04-2575A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2587). CGB  DA-04-2587A1.doc  DA-04-2587A1.pdf  DA-04-2587A1.txt

RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2567). CGB  DA-04-2567A1.doc  DA-04-2567A1.pdf  DA-04-2567A1.txt

RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2568). CGB  DA-04-2568A1.doc  DA-04-2568A1.pdf  DA-04-2568A1.txt

RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2570). CGB  DA-04-2570A1.doc  DA-04-2570A1.pdf  DA-04-2570A1.txt

BUSINESS DISCOUNT PLAN, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2584). CGB  DA-04-2584A1.doc  DA-04-2584A1.pdf  DA-04-2584A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2582). CGB  DA-04-2582A1.doc  DA-04-2582A1.pdf  DA-04-2582A1.txt

WORKING ASSETS LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2583). CGB  DA-04-2583A1.doc  DA-04-2583A1.pdf  DA-04-2583A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2573). CGB  DA-04-2573A1.doc  DA-04-2573A1.pdf  DA-04-2573A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2574). CGB  DA-04-2574A1.doc  DA-04-2574A1.pdf  DA-04-2574A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2588). CGB  DA-04-2588A1.doc  DA-04-2588A1.pdf  DA-04-2588A1.txt

OPTICAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2589). CGB  DA-04-2589A1.doc  DA-04-2589A1.pdf  DA-04-2589A1.txt

FLAT RATE LONG DISTANCE, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2565). CGB  DA-04-2565A1.doc  DA-04-2565A1.pdf  DA-04-2565A1.txt

AXCES TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2585). CGB  DA-04-2585A1.doc  DA-04-2585A1.pdf  DA-04-2585A1.txt

UNIVERSAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2559). CGB  DA-04-2559A1.doc  DA-04-2559A1.pdf  DA-04-2559A1.txt

QUANTUMLINK COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2557). CGB  DA-04-2557A1.doc  DA-04-2557A1.pdf  DA-04-2557A1.txt

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2560). CGB  DA-04-2560A1.doc  DA-04-2560A1.pdf  DA-04-2560A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2577). CGB  DA-04-2577A1.doc  DA-04-2577A1.pdf  DA-04-2577A1.txt

GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2561). CGB  DA-04-2561A1.doc  DA-04-2561A1.pdf  DA-04-2561A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A 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: 08/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2581). CGB  DA-04-2581A1.doc  DA-04-2581A1.pdf  DA-04-2581A1.txt

REVIEW OF QUIET ZONES APPLICATION PROCEDURES. Issued Erratum correcting Report and Order, FCC 04-23, released February 12, 2004. (Dkt No. 01-319). Action by: Associate Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 04-2591). WTB  DOC-251061A1.doc  DOC-251061A1.pdf  DOC-251061A1.txt

YEAR 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW/AMENDMENT OF PART 22 OF THE FCC RULES TO MODIFY OR ELIMINATE OUTDATED RULES AFFECTING THE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE AND OTHER COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. Issued Erratum correcting Order on Reconsideration, FCC 04-22, released February 12, 2004. (Dkt No. 01-108). Action by: Associate Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 04-2590). WTB  DOC-251122A1.doc  DOC-251122A1.pdf  DOC-251122A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 19, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 157:

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2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW-REVIEW OF POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS' LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS/IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted the Waiver Request. (Dkt No. 94-129 , 00-257). Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2594). CGB  DA-04-2594A1.doc  DA-04-2594A1.pdf  DA-04-2594A1.txt

2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW-REVIEW OF POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS' LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS/IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Granted the Waiver Request. (Dkt No. 94-129 , 00-257). Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/19/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-2595). CGB  DA-04-2595A1.doc  DA-04-2595A1.pdf  DA-04-2595A1.txt

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR MODIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION. Granted the request, subject to conditions to ensure the new TV Marti facilities do not cause harmful interference to Commission licensees. Action by: Deputy Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 08/19/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-2592). IB  DA-04-2592A1.doc  DA-04-2592A1.pdf  DA-04-2592A1.txt