Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 24 No. 27	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 11, 2005

FCC CLARIFIES TCPA RULES; ACTS ON SEVERAL RECONSIDERATION PETITIONS. Addressed issues raised in petitions for reconsideration of its rules implementing the TCPA. News Release. Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Erica McMahon at (202) 418-0346  DOC-256711A1.doc  DOC-256711A2.doc  DOC-256711A1.pdf  DOC-256711A2.pdf  DOC-256711A1.txt  DOC-256711A2.txt

COMMISSION ADOPTS RULES TO HELP ENSURE ACCURACY OF PHONE BILLS AND REDUCE SLAMMING PROBLEMS. Adopted new rules that will help ensure that consumers' phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. News Release. Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Lisa Boehley at (202) 418-7395  DOC-256715A1.doc  DOC-256715A2.doc  DOC-256715A1.pdf  DOC-256715A2.pdf  DOC-256715A1.txt  DOC-256715A2.txt

COMMISSION FACILITATES PROVISION OF UBIQUITOUS MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICES TO U.S. CONSUMERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. Reaffirmed its decision to allow satellite operators to integrate ATC to existing MSS systems and modified the rules governing ATC to facilitate provision of improved services to U.S. consumers and public safety officials. News Release. (Dkt No 01-185). Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Jacki Ponti at (202)418-0436; email: Jacki.Ponti@fcc.gov IB. Contact Howard Griboff at (202) 418-0657; Paul Locke at (202) 418-0756; Sean O'More at (202) 418-2453  DOC-256700A1.doc  DOC-256700A2.doc  DOC-256700A1.pdf  DOC-256700A2.pdf  DOC-256700A1.txt  DOC-256700A2.txt

FCC RESOLVES DUAL AND MULTICAST CARRIAGE ISSUES. Resolved two significant issues related to digital cable carriage in a Second Report and Order and First Order on Reconsideration. News Release. (Dkt No 98-120). Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359 MB. Contact Ben Bartolome at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DOC-256701A1.doc  DOC-256701A2.doc  DOC-256701A3.doc  DOC-256701A4.doc  DOC-256701A5.doc  DOC-256701A6.doc  DOC-256701A1.pdf  DOC-256701A2.pdf  DOC-256701A3.pdf  DOC-256701A4.pdf  DOC-256701A5.pdf  DOC-256701A6.pdf  DOC-256701A1.txt  DOC-256701A2.txt  DOC-256701A3.txt  DOC-256701A4.txt  DOC-256701A5.txt  DOC-256701A6.txt

FCC REDUCES THE COST OF SWITCHING LONG-DISTANCE PROVIDERS. Rate Could Drop From $5 To $1.25. News Release. Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253; email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-1590; email: jennifer.mckee@fcc.gov  DOC-256703A1.doc  DOC-256703A2.doc  DOC-256703A3.doc  DOC-256703A4.doc  DOC-256703A1.pdf  DOC-256703A2.pdf  DOC-256703A3.pdf  DOC-256703A4.pdf  DOC-256703A1.txt  DOC-256703A2.txt  DOC-256703A3.txt  DOC-256703A4.txt

FCC MOVES TO REPLACE OUTMODED RULES GOVERNING INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION. Seven Comprehensive Reform Proposals To Be Weighed. News Release. Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Victoria Goldberg at (202) 418-1520, email: Victoria.Goldberg@fcc.gov  DOC-256705A1.doc  DOC-256705A2.doc  DOC-256705A3.doc  DOC-256705A4.doc  DOC-256705A5.doc  DOC-256705A1.pdf  DOC-256705A2.pdf  DOC-256705A3.pdf  DOC-256705A4.pdf  DOC-256705A5.pdf  DOC-256705A1.txt  DOC-256705A2.txt  DOC-256705A3.txt  DOC-256705A4.txt  DOC-256705A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN THE 900 MHZ SPECTRUM BAND. News Release. Adopted: 02/10/2005. News Media Contact: J. Israel Balderas at (202) 418-7944, email: Israel.Balderas@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Michael Connolly at (202) 418-0132  DOC-256704A1.doc  DOC-256704A1.pdf  DOC-256704A1.txt

QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. The Commission released its report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau during the first quarter of calendar year 2004. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Wyatt at (202) 418-1400  DOC-256718A1.doc  DOC-256718A1.pdf  DOC-256718A1.txt

QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. The Commission released its report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau during the second quarter of calendar year 2004. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Wyatt at (202) 418-1400  DOC-256719A1.doc  DOC-256719A1.pdf  DOC-256719A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-256678A1.doc  DOC-256678A1.pdf  DOC-256678A1.txt

COUNCIL OF STATE COMMISSIONERS AND REGULATORS TO ASSIST FCC'S DIVERSITY COMMITTEE. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, or Meribeth.McCarrick@fcc.gov OSP. Contact Linda Blair or Maureen McLaughlin at (202) 418-2030  DOC-256720A1.doc  DOC-256720A1.pdf  DOC-256720A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00272 Released: 02/11/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-385) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-385A1.pdf  DA-05-385A1.txt

Released: 02/11/2005. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE FOREIGN OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES FOR FCC COMMON CARRIER AND AERONAUTICAL RADIO LICENSES. (DA No. 05-384). (Dkt No 05-55). Comments Due: 03/14/2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/29/2005. IB. Contact: Susan O'Connell or Francis Gutierrez at (202) 418-1460  DA-05-384A1.doc  DA-05-384A1.pdf  DA-05-384A1.txt

Released: 02/11/2005. AMERICASKY CORPORATION AND AMERICATEL CORPORATION SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS AND A DECLARATORY RULING ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (DA No. 05-383). (Dkt No 05-40) Pleading Cycle Established; Petitions Due: March 14, 2005, Oppositions Due: March 24, 2005. Reply Comments Due: 03/29/2005. IB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394, Alex Johns at (202) 418-1167, JoAnn Lucanik at (202) 418-0719, or David Krech at (202) 418-1460  DA-05-383A1.doc  DA-05-383A1.pdf  DA-05-383A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00881S Released: 02/11/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-256730A1.pdf  DOC-256730A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00271 Released: 02/11/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256737A1.pdf  DOC-256737A1.txt

Report No: 0133 Released: 02/11/2005. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-256698A1.doc  DOC-256698A1.pdf  DOC-256698A1.txt

Released: 02/11/2005. MEDIA BUREAU IS PREPARED TO GRANT CERTAIN AUCTION NO. 37 BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 05-356) Final Payments Due by February 28, 2005, Auction No. 37. MB. Contact: Lisa Scanlan, Thomas Nessinger, or Rudy Bonacci at (202) 418-2700  DA-05-356A1.doc  DA-05-356A2.doc  DA-05-356A1.pdf  DA-05-356A2.pdf  DA-05-356A1.txt  DA-05-356A2.txt

Report No: 45920 Released: 02/11/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256680A2.txt  DOC-256680A1.pdf

Report No: 25920 Released: 02/11/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256679A2.txt  DOC-256679A1.pdf

Released: 02/11/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-256724A1.pdf  DOC-256724A1.txt

Released: 02/11/2005. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-256735A1.pdf  DOC-256735A1.txt

Report No: 1053 Released: 02/11/2005. 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-256712A1.doc  DOC-256712A1.pdf  DOC-256712A1.txt

Report No: 1054 Released: 02/11/2005. 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-256713A1.doc  DOC-256713A1.pdf  DOC-256713A1.txt

Report No: 1055 Released: 02/11/2005. 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-256716A1.doc  DOC-256716A1.pdf  DOC-256716A1.txt

Report No: 1056 Released: 02/11/2005. 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-256717A1.doc  DOC-256717A1.pdf  DOC-256717A1.txt

Report No: 1049 Released: 02/11/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256706A1.doc  DOC-256706A1.pdf  DOC-256706A1.txt

Report No: 1050 Released: 02/11/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256707A1.doc  DOC-256707A1.pdf  DOC-256707A1.txt

Report No: 1051 Released: 02/11/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256708A1.doc  DOC-256708A1.pdf  DOC-256708A1.txt

Report No: 1052 Released: 02/11/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256709A1.doc  DOC-256709A1.pdf  DOC-256709A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-27 Released: 02/11/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-256728A1.pdf  DOC-256728A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-361). CGB  DA-05-361A1.doc  DA-05-361A1.pdf  DA-05-361A1.txt

LUCKY DOG PHONE COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-365). CGB  DA-05-365A1.doc  DA-05-365A1.pdf  DA-05-365A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-368). CGB  DA-05-368A1.doc  DA-05-368A1.pdf  DA-05-368A1.txt

CLEARWORLD COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-367). CGB  DA-05-367A1.doc  DA-05-367A1.pdf  DA-05-367A1.txt

DISCOUNTED TELECOM SERVICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-364). CGB  DA-05-364A1.doc  DA-05-364A1.pdf  DA-05-364A1.txt

NATIONAL ACCESS 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: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-360). CGB  DA-05-360A1.doc  DA-05-360A1.pdf  DA-05-360A1.txt

CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-366). CGB  DA-05-366A1.doc  DA-05-366A1.pdf  DA-05-366A1.txt

METRO NETWORKS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed as moot a Petition for Partial Revocation filed by New Inspiration Broadcasting Company, Inc. ("NIBC") of a permit issued to Metro Networks Communications, Inc. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-369). EB  DA-05-369A1.doc  DA-05-369A1.pdf  DA-05-369A1.txt

ICORNERSTONE, LLC. Granted the Application of ICornerstone, LLC for Open Video System certification in the Service Area. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by MO&O. (DA No. 05-386). MB  DA-05-386A1.doc  DA-05-386A1.pdf  DA-05-386A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. The Commission appointed the Honorable Michael J. Copps, an FCC Commissioner, to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/08/2005 by ORDER. (FCC No. 05-26). WCB  FCC-05-26A1.doc  FCC-05-26A1.pdf  FCC-05-26A1.txt

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS FROM WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO ALLTEL CORPORATION. Issued Order Adopting Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 05-50). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-373). WTB  DA-05-373A1.doc  DA-05-373A1.pdf  DA-05-373A1.txt

FCC TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS ACTIONS TO SPEED THE ROLLOUT OF WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICES TO CONSUMERS ACROSS AMERICA. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654, Meribeth.McCarrick@fcc.gov OET. Contact Lauren Van Wazer at (202) 418-0300, Lauren.VanWazer@fcc.gov or John Branscome at (202) 418-8205, John.Branscome@fcc.gov  DOC-256694A1.doc  DOC-256694A2.doc  DOC-256694A1.pdf  DOC-256694A2.pdf  DOC-256694A1.txt  DOC-256694A2.txt

Released: 02/10/2005. NOTICE OF TREATMENTS OF COMMENTS OF GLOBAL CROSSING AS EX PARTE. (DA No. 05-382). (Dkt No 04-424). WCB. Contact: Fred Campbell at (202) 418-1553  DA-05-382A1.doc  DA-05-382A1.pdf  DA-05-382A1.txt