fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 28
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 14, 2005


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: IHF-00052 Released: 02/14/2005. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-256752A1.pdf  DOC-256752A1.txt

Report No: 45921 Released: 02/14/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-256731A2.txt  DOC-256731A1.pdf

Report No: 25921 Released: 02/14/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-256729A2.txt  DOC-256729A1.pdf

Released: 02/14/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-256725A1.pdf  DOC-256725A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ( 2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-256757A1.pdf  DOC-256757A1.txt

Report No: 1065 Released: 02/14/2005. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-256750A1.doc  DOC-256750A1.pdf  DOC-256750A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2005. REGION 45 (WISCONSIN) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 05-399). WTB  DA-05-399A1.doc  DA-05-399A1.pdf  DA-05-399A1.txt

Released: 02/14/2005. ALLTEL CORPORATION AND CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ALLTEL NEWCO LLC. (DA No. 05-389). (Dkt No 05-57) Petitions to Deny Due: 03/16/2005, Oppositions Due: 03/28/2005. Reply Comments Due: 04/04/2005. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042 or Susan Singer at (202) 418-1340  DA-05-389A1.doc  DA-05-389A1.pdf  DA-05-389A1.txt

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BULLSEYE TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-379). CGB  DA-05-379A1.doc  DA-05-379A1.pdf  DA-05-379A1.txt

SAGE TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-377). CGB  DA-05-377A1.doc  DA-05-377A1.pdf  DA-05-377A1.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: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-381). CGB  DA-05-381A1.doc  DA-05-381A1.pdf  DA-05-381A1.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: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-378). CGB  DA-05-378A1.doc  DA-05-378A1.pdf  DA-05-378A1.txt

LEAST COST ROUTING, INC. D/B/A LONG DISTANCE CHARGES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Divison, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-380). CGB  DA-05-380A1.doc  DA-05-380A1.pdf  DA-05-380A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT I, LLC. Granted the appeal in part and remanded the local rate order of the City of St. Louis, Missouri for further consideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-392). MB  DA-05-392A1.doc  DA-05-392A1.pdf  DA-05-392A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 3 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992/STATISTICAL REPORT ON AVERAGE RATES FOR BASIC SERVICE, CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT. Ordered the cable systems subject to the price survey requirement to complete and return the questionnaire no later than March 31, 2005. (Dkt No. 92-266). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-390). MB  DA-05-390A1.doc  DA-05-390A2.xls  DA-05-390A1.pdf  DA-05-390A2.pdf  DA-05-390A1.txt  DA-05-390A2.txt

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION RECEIVING CAPABILITY. Commenced a proceeding to consider adjusting the schedule by which new broadcast television receivers with screen sizes 25 to 36 inches are required to include the capability to tune digital television (DTV) signals. (Dkt No. 05-24). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/19/2005 by NPRM. (FCC No. 05-17). OET  FCC-05-17A1.doc  FCC-05-17A1.pdf  FCC-05-17A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 11, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 27:

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Released: 02/11/2005. DOMESTIC AUTHORIZATION GRANTED, APPLICATION OF INFONET BROADBAND SERVICES CORPORATION AND INFONET TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF FCC LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BT GROUP PLC. (DA No. 05-387). (Dkt No 04-421). WCB. Contact: Alex Johns at (202) 418-1167 or Terri Natoli at (202) 418-1574  DA-05-387A1.doc  DA-05-387A1.pdf  DA-05-387A2.pdf  DA-05-387A1.txt  DA-05-387A2.txt

Released: 02/11/2005. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS CERTAIN LICENSEES THAT THE CURRENT LICENSE AUDIT WILL CLOSE NEXT WEEK. (DA No. 05-388). WTB. Contact: Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620, email: Denise.Walter@fcc.gov  DA-05-388A1.doc  DA-05-388A1.pdf  DA-05-388A1.txt

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QWEST CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE IN THE OMAHA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA. Extended until September 16, 2005, the Petition requesting forbearance filed by Qwest Corporation. (Dkt No. 04-223). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-395). WCB  DA-05-395A1.doc  DA-05-395A1.pdf  DA-05-395A1.txt

BELLSOUTH CORPORATION'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. § 160(C) FROM ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 252 WITH RESPECT TO NON-251 AGREEMENTS. Extended until August 24, 2005, the Petition requesting forbearance filed by BellSouth Corporation. (Dkt No. 04-313). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-391). WCB  DA-05-391A1.doc  DA-05-391A1.pdf  DA-05-391A1.txt

VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANIES' PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. § 160(C) WITH REGARD TO BROADBAND SERVICES PROVIDED VIA FIBER TO THE PREMISES. Extended until September 23, 2005, the Petition requesting forbearance filed by Verizon Telephone Companies. (Dkt No. 04-242). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/11/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-394). WCB  DA-05-394A1.doc  DA-05-394A1.pdf  DA-05-394A1.txt