fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 62
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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March 31, 2009


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 46953 Released: 03/31/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-289660A2.txt  DOC-289660A1.pdf

Report No: 26953 Released: 03/31/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-289659A2.txt  DOC-289659A1.pdf

Released: 03/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-289700A1.pdf  DOC-289700A1.txt

Released: 03/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-289701A1.pdf  DOC-289701A1.txt

Released: 03/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-289702A1.pdf  DOC-289702A1.txt

Released: 03/31/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EXTENDS 800 MHZ REBANDING NEGOTIATION PERIOD FOR WAVE 4 BORDER AREA NPSPAC AND NON-NPSPAC LICENSEES ALONG THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER. (DA No. 09-736). (Dkt No 02-55). PSHSB. Contact: Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428, Email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838, Email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov  DA-09-736A1.doc  DA-09-736A1.pdf  DA-09-736A1.txt

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VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-721). CGB  DA-09-721A1.doc  DA-09-721A1.pdf  DA-09-721A1.txt

MEDIACOM. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-706). CGB  DA-09-706A1.doc  DA-09-706A1.pdf  DA-09-706A1.txt

ZOOM-I-NET. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-702). CGB  DA-09-702A1.doc  DA-09-702A1.pdf  DA-09-702A1.txt

PREFERRED BILLING. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-723). CGB  DA-09-723A1.doc  DA-09-723A1.pdf  DA-09-723A1.txt

BIRCH TELECOM. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-701). CGB  DA-09-701A1.doc  DA-09-701A1.pdf  DA-09-701A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-708). CGB  DA-09-708A1.doc  DA-09-708A1.pdf  DA-09-708A1.txt

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-726). CGB  DA-09-726A1.doc  DA-09-726A1.pdf  DA-09-726A1.txt

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-724). CGB  DA-09-724A1.doc  DA-09-724A1.pdf  DA-09-724A1.txt

LINE SYSTEMS INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-699). CGB  DA-09-699A1.doc  DA-09-699A1.pdf  DA-09-699A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-715). CGB  DA-09-715A1.doc  DA-09-715A1.pdf  DA-09-715A1.txt

TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-722). CGB  DA-09-722A1.doc  DA-09-722A1.pdf  DA-09-722A1.txt

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-700). CGB  DA-09-700A1.doc  DA-09-700A1.pdf  DA-09-700A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-713). CGB  DA-09-713A1.doc  DA-09-713A1.pdf  DA-09-713A1.txt

SILV COMMUNICATION INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-712). CGB  DA-09-712A1.doc  DA-09-712A1.pdf  DA-09-712A1.txt

FLAT RATE LONG DISTANCE, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-720). CGB  DA-09-720A1.doc  DA-09-720A1.pdf  DA-09-720A1.txt

ZOOM-I-NET COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-725). CGB  DA-09-725A1.doc  DA-09-725A1.pdf  DA-09-725A1.txt

FLAT RATE LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division,Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-703). CGB  DA-09-703A1.doc  DA-09-703A1.pdf  DA-09-703A1.txt

LDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-704). CGB  DA-09-704A1.doc  DA-09-704A1.pdf  DA-09-704A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-707). CGB  DA-09-707A1.doc  DA-09-707A1.pdf  DA-09-707A1.txt

QUASAR 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: 03/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-727). CGB  DA-09-727A1.doc  DA-09-727A1.pdf  DA-09-727A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-698). CGB  DA-09-698A1.doc  DA-09-698A1.pdf  DA-09-698A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-714). CGB  DA-09-714A1.doc  DA-09-714A1.pdf  DA-09-714A1.txt

NETWORK SERVICES BILLING, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-711). CGB  DA-09-711A1.doc  DA-09-711A1.pdf  DA-09-711A1.txt

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-716). CGB  DA-09-716A1.doc  DA-09-716A1.pdf  DA-09-716A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATED BILLING CO. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-709). CGB  DA-09-709A1.doc  DA-09-709A1.pdf  DA-09-709A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-705). CGB  DA-09-705A1.doc  DA-09-705A1.pdf  DA-09-705A1.txt

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. D/B/A LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-710). CGB  DA-09-710A1.doc  DA-09-710A1.pdf  DA-09-710A1.txt

HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $50,000 to Hawking Technologies, Inc. for willful and repeated violations. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/27/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 09-25). EB  FCC-09-25A1.doc  FCC-09-25A1.pdf  FCC-09-25A1.txt

DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Issued a $7,000 forfeiture to Station KDPS(FM), Des Moines, Iowa. Action by: Chief, Audio Division,Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/30/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-734). MB  DA-09-734A1.doc  DA-09-734A1.pdf  DA-09-734A1.txt

THRESHOLD FAIR DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF 21 GROUPS. Identified tentative selectees in 21 groups of mutually exclusive applications for new Noncommercial Educational FM stations. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/30/2009 by MO&O. (DA No. 09-735). MB  DA-09-735A1.doc  DA-09-735A1.pdf  DA-09-735A1.txt

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, INC. Granted CET's Petition and reinstated the license for Station WLF427, Path 2, to active status. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-731). WTB  DA-09-731A1.doc  DA-09-731A1.pdf  DA-09-731A1.txt

TV STUDIO TRANSMITTER LINK WQGV372, REDDING, CALIFORNIA. Denied the Request and updated the Commission's records to reflect that the license for TV Studio Transmitter Link Station WQGV372 has been terminated. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-733). WTB  DA-09-733A1.doc  DA-09-733A1.pdf  DA-09-733A1.txt

GULF-CALIFORNIA BROADCAST CO. Granted Gulf's Petition, reinstated the license for Station WPWD239, Path 2 to active status, and granted Gulf a six-month extension of time to complete construction of that path. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-732). WTB  DA-09-732A1.doc  DA-09-732A1.pdf  DA-09-732A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 30, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 61:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER ROBERT MCDOWELL ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INTENT TO NOMINATE LAWRENCE STRICKLING TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. News Release. News Media Contact: Brigid Calamis at (202) 418-2200 CMMR  DOC-289699A1.doc  DOC-289699A1.pdf  DOC-289699A1.txt

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Released: 03/30/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON KOUSO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH LATE FILING OF 2008 FCC FORM 499-A. (DA No. 09-730). (Dkt No 06-122). Comments Due: 04/29/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2009. WCB. Contact: Cindy Spiers at (202) 418-7400  DA-09-730A1.doc  DA-09-730A1.pdf  DA-09-730A1.txt

Released: 03/30/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S PETITION TO REJECT TRACFONE'S PENNSYLVANIA 911/E911 CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 09-717). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 04/29/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2009. WCB. Contact: Carol Pomponio at (202) 418-7400  DA-09-717A1.doc  DA-09-717A1.pdf  DA-09-717A1.txt

Released: 03/30/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PETITION FILED BY MINERVA VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINE. (DA No. 09-687). (Dkt No 08-71). Comments Due: 04/29/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2009. WCB. Contact: Ernesto Beckford at (202) 418-7400  DA-09-687A1.doc  DA-09-687A1.pdf  DA-09-687A1.txt

Released: 03/30/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON READY TELECOM, INC. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 09-718). (Dkt No 06-122). Comments Due: 04/29/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2009. WCB. Contact: Cindy Spiers at (202) 418-7400 or TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-09-718A1.doc  DA-09-718A1.pdf  DA-09-718A1.txt

Released: 03/30/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PELZER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 09-688). (Dkt No 06-122). Comments Due: 04/29/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/14/2009. WCB. Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-09-688A1.doc  DA-09-688A1.pdf  DA-09-688A1.txt

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ERRATUM - BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, LLC. Issued an Erratum correcting DA 09-79 released January 19, 2009 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 09-691). EB. Contact Chief, Enforcement Bureau  DOC-289620A1.doc  DOC-289620A1.pdf  DOC-289620A1.txt