Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 23 No. 238	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 16, 2004

COMMISSION PROMOTES DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS ON VESSELS. Adopted rules that further the FCC's goal of promoting market-based deployment of broadband technologies.. News Release. (Dkt No 02-10). Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Jackie Ponti 202-418-0436 IB. Contact Howard Griboff 202-418-0657; Paul Locke 418-0756  DOC-255347A1.doc  DOC-255347A2.doc  DOC-255347A1.pdf  DOC-255347A2.pdf  DOC-255347A1.txt  DOC-255347A2.txt

FCC AMENDS RULES TO PERMIT NEW WIDEBAND UNLICENSED DEVICES AND AFFIRMS RULES TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPLOYMENT OF ULTRA-WIDEBAND TECHNOLOGY. The FCC will further facilitate the introduction of new unlicensed wideband devices in the 6 GHz, 17 GHz and 24 GHz bands. News Release. (Dkt No 98-153). Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124 OET. Contact John Reed at (202) 418-2455; E-mail: john.reed@fcc.gov  DOC-255351A1.doc  DOC-255351A1.pdf  DOC-255351A1.txt

FCC ADOPTS NEW RULES FOR NETWORK UNBUNDLING OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL PHONE CARRIERS. New Network Unbundling Rules Preserve Access to Incumbents' Networks by Facilities-Based Competitors Seeking to Enter the Local Telecommunications Market. News Release. Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507, email: Jeremy.Miller@fcc.gov  DOC-255344A1.doc  DOC-255344A2.doc  DOC-255344A3.doc  DOC-255344A4.doc  DOC-255344A5.doc  DOC-255344A1.pdf  DOC-255344A2.pdf  DOC-255344A3.pdf  DOC-255344A4.pdf  DOC-255344A5.pdf  DOC-255344A1.txt  DOC-255344A2.txt  DOC-255344A3.txt  DOC-255344A4.txt  DOC-255344A5.txt

FCC EXPANDS AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING FOR RURAL TELECMEDICINE SERVICES. The FCC expanded its program to bring up-to-date medical services and information to rural areas through telecommunications. News Release. (Dkt No 02-60). Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Gina Spade at (202) 418-7105, email: Gina.Spade@fcc.lgov or Regina Brown at (202) 418-0792, email: Regina.Brown@fcc.gov  DOC-255348A1.doc  DOC-255348A2.doc  DOC-255348A3.doc  DOC-255348A4.doc  DOC-255348A5.doc  DOC-255348A1.pdf  DOC-255348A2.pdf  DOC-255348A3.pdf  DOC-255348A4.pdf  DOC-255348A5.pdf  DOC-255348A1.txt  DOC-255348A2.txt  DOC-255348A3.txt  DOC-255348A4.txt  DOC-255348A5.txt

FCC TO EXAMINE BAN ON USING CELLULAR TELEPHONES ON AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT. The FCC proposed to relax its current ban on the use of cellular telephones on airborne aircraft.. News Release. Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov WTB  DOC-255246A1.doc  DOC-255246A2.doc  DOC-255246A3.doc  DOC-255246A1.pdf  DOC-255246A2.pdf  DOC-255246A3.pdf  DOC-255246A1.txt  DOC-255246A2.txt  DOC-255246A3.txt

FCC PAVES THE WAY FOR NEW BROADBAND SERVICES IN THE AIR. The Commission adopted a flexible approach for licensing the 4 MHz of spectrum in the 800 MHz band currently dedicated to commercial air-ground service.. News Release. Adopted: 12/15/2004. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Richard Arsenault 202-418-0920  DOC-255345A1.doc  DOC-255345A2.doc  DOC-255345A3.doc  DOC-255345A4.doc  DOC-255345A1.pdf  DOC-255345A2.pdf  DOC-255345A3.pdf  DOC-255345A4.pdf  DOC-255345A5.pdf  DOC-255345A1.txt  DOC-255345A2.txt  DOC-255345A3.txt  DOC-255345A4.txt  DOC-255345A5.txt

FCC RELEASES REPORT ON QUALITY OF TELEPHONE SERVICE. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Jonathan Kraushaar at (202) 418-0947, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-255389A1.doc  DOC-255389A1.pdf  DOC-255389A1.txt

Released: 12/16/2004. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION FILED BY ULTRATEC, INC., SPRINT CORPORATION AND HAMILTON, RELAY, INC. AND PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING FILED BY THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. CONCERNING TWO-LINE CAPTIONED TELEPHONE VOICE CARRY OVER. (DA No. 04-3921). (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 01/07/2005. Reply Comments Due: 01/19/2005. CGB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202) 418-2247, TTY: (202) 418-7898, email: Dana.Jackson@fcc.gov  DA-04-3921A1.doc  DA-04-3921A1.pdf  DA-04-3921A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00860 Released: 12/16/2004. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-3919). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-04-3919A1.pdf  DA-04-3919A1.txt

Released: 12/16/2004. LAKEDALE TELEPHONE COMPANY FILES NOTICE OF INTENT. (DA No. 04-3920). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DA-04-3920A1.doc  DA-04-3920A1.pdf  DA-04-3920A1.txt

Report No: 45883 Released: 12/16/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-255324A2.txt  DOC-255324A1.pdf

Report No: 25883 Released: 12/16/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-255318A2.txt  DOC-255318A1.pdf

Report No: 25883 Released: 12/16/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-255338A2.txt  DOC-255338A1.pdf

Released: 12/16/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-255354A1.pdf  DOC-255354A1.txt

SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/14/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3893). EB  DA-04-3893A1.doc  DA-04-3893A2.doc  DA-04-3893A1.pdf  DA-04-3893A2.pdf  DA-04-3893A1.txt  DA-04-3893A2.txt

WCVC, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Affirmed issuance of the $7,000 forfeiture. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/14/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-3915). EB  DA-04-3915A1.doc  DA-04-3915A1.pdf  DA-04-3915A1.txt

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR APPLICATION FOR A NEW LOW POWER FM BROADCAST STATION IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-233). MB  FCC-04-233A1.doc  FCC-04-233A2.doc  FCC-04-233A1.pdf  FCC-04-233A2.pdf  FCC-04-233A1.txt  FCC-04-233A2.txt

FRANKLIN MEDIA, INC. V. COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted must carry complaint filed by Franklin Media, Inc., against Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/14/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-3911). MB  DA-04-3911A1.doc  DA-04-3911A1.pdf  DA-04-3911A1.txt

REVISION OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS. Amended Part 15 of the rules to provide greater flexibility for the introduction of new wide-bandwidth devices and systems. (Dkt No. 98-153). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/15/2004 by ORDER. (FCC No. 04-285). OET  FCC-04-285A1.doc  FCC-04-285A2.doc  FCC-04-285A1.pdf  FCC-04-285A2.pdf  FCC-04-285A1.txt  FCC-04-285A2.txt

ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, ANCHORAGE, AK, ET AL. Extended by 60 days the time period for taking action on the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3901). WCB  DA-04-3901A1.doc  DA-04-3901A1.pdf  DA-04-3901A1.txt

ATEK CONSTRUCTION, INC., COSTA MESA, CA, ET AL. Extended by 30 days the time period for taking action on the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3900). WCB  DA-04-3900A1.doc  DA-04-3900A1.pdf  DA-04-3900A1.txt

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991. Annual Report on the National Do-Not-Call Registry. (Dkt No. 02-278). Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau by REPORT. (DA No. 04-3890). CGB  DA-04-3890A1.doc  DA-04-3890A1.pdf  DA-04-3890A1.txt

APPLICATION OF VERIZON HAWAII INC., BELL ATLANTIC COMM., INC. (D/B/A VERIZON LONG DISTANCE) AND VERIZON SELECT SERVICES INC., AND PARADISE MERGERSUB, INC. FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF VERIZON HAWAII, INC. AND CERTAIN ASSETS, ETC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 04-234). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2004 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 04-3917). WCB  DA-04-3917A1.doc  DA-04-3917A1.pdf  DA-04-3917A1.txt