Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 24 No. 15	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 January 26, 2005

TRS PROVIDERS MAY NOT USE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS TO REWARD CONSUMERS FOR PLACING TRS CALLS; OTHER IMPERMISSIBLE TRS MARKETING AND CALL HANDLING; PRACTICES OUTLINED. Providers Offering Such Incentives Will Be Ineligible For Compensation from TRS Fund. News Release. (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123). News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, e-mail: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, e-mail: Thomas.Chandler@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0597  DOC-256273A1.doc  DOC-256273A1.pdf  DOC-256273A1.txt

Released: 01/26/2005. FCC CLARIFIES THAT CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) MARKETING AND CALL HANDLING PRACTICES ARE IMPROPER AND REMINDS THAT VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS) MAY NOT BE USED AS A VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING SERVICE. (DA No. 05-141). (Dkt No 98-67 , 03-123) Clarification of the TRS rules was effective January 26, 2005.. CGB. Contact: Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, e-mail: Thomas.Chandler@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0597  DA-05-141A1.doc  DA-05-141A1.pdf  DA-05-141A1.txt

Report No: SES-00681 Released: 01/26/2005. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256282A1.pdf  DOC-256282A1.txt

Report No: SES-00680 Released: 01/26/2005. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256280A1.pdf  DOC-256280A1.txt

Report No: 3980 Released: 01/26/2005. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-256251A1.pdf  DOC-256251A1.txt

Report No: 45908 Released: 01/26/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256249A2.txt  DOC-256249A1.pdf

Report No: 25908 Released: 01/26/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256248A2.txt  DOC-256248A1.pdf

Released: 01/26/2005. OET CLARIFIES EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION POLICY FOR UNLICENSED NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE (U-NII) DEVICES OPERATING IN THE 5 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 05-175). (Dkt No 03-122) Public Notice - effective immediately OET will not apply the January 20, 2005 cut-off date for applications for certification of U-NII equipment operating in the 5.250-5.350 GHz band for a period of sixty (60) days. OET. Contact: Priya Shrinivasan at (202) 418-7005, e-mail: Priya.Shrinivasan@fcc.gov  DA-05-175A1.doc  DA-05-175A1.pdf  DA-05-175A1.txt

Released: 01/26/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF AMERICAN LONG LINES TO PAETEC CORPORATION. (DA No. 05-179). (Dkt No 05-19) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 02/09/2005. Reply Comments Due: 02/16/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Erin Boone at (202) 418-0064  DA-05-179A1.doc  DA-05-179A1.pdf  DA-05-179A1.txt

Report No: 2054 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-256276A1.pdf  DOC-256276A1.txt

Report No: 2050 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-256274A1.pdf  DOC-256274A1.txt

Report No: 2053 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-256277A1.pdf  DOC-256277A1.txt

Report No: 2052 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-256275A1.pdf  DOC-256275A1.txt

Report No: 2055 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-256284A1.pdf  DOC-256284A1.txt

Report No: 2056 Released: 01/26/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-256285A1.pdf  DOC-256285A1.txt

Released: 01/26/2005. CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC AND TRITON PCS HOLDINGS, INC. SEEK FCC CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES. (DA No. 05-168) Pleading Cycle Established, Petitions to Deny Due: 02/25/2005, Oppositions Due: 03/07/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/14/2005. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042 or Susan Singer at (202) 418-1340, TTY: (202) 418-7365  DA-05-168A1.doc  DA-05-168A1.pdf  DA-05-168A1.txt

VERIZON. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-121). CGB  DA-05-121A1.doc  DA-05-121A1.pdf  DA-05-121A1.txt

VERIZON. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-128). CGB  DA-05-128A1.doc  DA-05-128A1.pdf  DA-05-128A1.txt

MCI, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-152). CGB  DA-05-152A1.doc  DA-05-152A1.pdf  DA-05-152A1.txt

MCI, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-150). CGB  DA-05-150A1.doc  DA-05-150A1.pdf  DA-05-150A1.txt

MCI, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-151). CGB  DA-05-151A1.doc  DA-05-151A1.pdf  DA-05-151A1.txt

AMERITECH. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affaris Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-149). CGB  DA-05-149A1.doc  DA-05-149A1.pdf  DA-05-149A1.txt

TELEUNO, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-145). CGB  DA-05-145A1.doc  DA-05-145A1.pdf  DA-05-145A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-116). CGB  DA-05-116A1.doc  DA-05-116A1.pdf  DA-05-116A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-118). CGB  DA-05-118A1.doc  DA-05-118A1.pdf  DA-05-118A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-119). CGB  DA-05-119A1.doc  DA-05-119A1.pdf  DA-05-119A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-117). CGB  DA-05-117A1.doc  DA-05-117A1.pdf  DA-05-117A1.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: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-122). CGB  DA-05-122A1.doc  DA-05-122A1.pdf  DA-05-122A1.txt

VERIZON 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: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-138). CGB  DA-05-138A1.doc  DA-05-138A1.pdf  DA-05-138A1.txt

CENTURYTEL SOLUTIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-120). CGB  DA-05-120A1.doc  DA-05-120A1.pdf  DA-05-120A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-142). CGB  DA-05-142A1.doc  DA-05-142A1.pdf  DA-05-142A1.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: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-160). CGB  DA-05-160A1.doc  DA-05-160A1.pdf  DA-05-160A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-127). CGB  DA-05-127A1.doc  DA-05-127A1.pdf  DA-05-127A1.txt

PRIMUS 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: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-124). CGB  DA-05-124A1.doc  DA-05-124A1.pdf  DA-05-124A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-131). CGB  DA-05-131A1.doc  DA-05-131A1.pdf  DA-05-131A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-139). CGB  DA-05-139A1.doc  DA-05-139A1.pdf  DA-05-139A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-155). CGB  DA-05-155A1.doc  DA-05-155A1.pdf  DA-05-155A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-156). CGB  DA-05-156A1.doc  DA-05-156A1.pdf  DA-05-156A1.txt

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: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-158). CGB  DA-05-158A1.doc  DA-05-158A1.pdf  DA-05-158A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-159). CGB  DA-05-159A1.doc  DA-05-159A1.pdf  DA-05-159A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Resolved the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Polilcy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-132). CGB  DA-05-132A1.doc  DA-05-132A1.pdf  DA-05-132A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-153). CGB  DA-05-153A1.doc  DA-05-153A1.pdf  DA-05-153A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-154). CGB  DA-05-154A1.doc  DA-05-154A1.pdf  DA-05-154A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-157). CGB  DA-05-157A1.doc  DA-05-157A1.pdf  DA-05-157A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-126). CGB  DA-05-126A1.doc  DA-05-126A1.pdf  DA-05-126A1.txt

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-129). CGB  DA-05-129A1.doc  DA-05-129A1.pdf  DA-05-129A1.txt

PRO PLUS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/21/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-144). CGB  DA-05-144A1.doc  DA-05-144A1.pdf  DA-05-144A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Adopted Declaratory Ruling in this proceeding. Denied the Hands On's Petition. (Dkt No. 98-67 , 03-123). Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/24/2005 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 05-140). CGB  DA-05-140A1.doc  DA-05-140A1.pdf  DA-05-140A1.txt

BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P. Granted in part and denied in part the December 23, 2003 Petition for Reconsideration filed by Barinowski. Reduced the forfeiture amount to $6,400. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/24/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-109). EB  DA-05-109A1.doc  DA-05-109A1.pdf  DA-05-109A1.txt

STATCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture against Statcom in the amount of $12,000 for operating two trunked radio systems at an unauthorized location and operating on an unauthorized frequency. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/24/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-163). EB  DA-05-163A1.doc  DA-05-163A1.pdf  DA-05-163A1.txt

Report No: WCB/Pricing 05-01 Released: 01/25/2005. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTAL ACTION TAKEN. (DA No. 05-172). WCB. Contact: James Lichford at (202) 418-1540  DA-05-172A1.doc  DA-05-172A1.pdf  DA-05-172A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Extended the time for filing reply comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 02/01/2005. Adopted: 01/25/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-177). WCB  DA-05-177A1.doc  DA-05-177A1.pdf  DA-05-177A1.txt

REQUEST FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE A SHORT-FORM APPLICATION, TO SUBMIT AN UPFRONT PAYMENT AND TO POSTPONE AUCTION NO. 58. Denied the Requests. Action by: Deputy Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/25/2005 by LETTER. (DA No. 05-173). WTB  DA-05-173A1.doc  DA-05-173A1.pdf  DA-05-173A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 21, 73, 74 AND 101 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS. Granted the Motion to Extend Page Limits filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (Dkt No. 97-217 , 02-68). Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/25/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-176). WTB  DA-05-176A1.doc  DA-05-176A1.pdf  DA-05-176A1.txt

AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PROCESSING OF REQUESTS FOR AGENCY RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. The Commission revised the schedule of fees set forth in Section 0.467 of the rules. Action by: Managing Director. Adopted: 01/14/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-43). OMD  DA-05-43A1.doc  DA-05-43A1.pdf  DA-05-43A1.txt