Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 29 No. 22	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 January 29, 2010

MEDIA BUREAU ADOPTS ORDER TO MODIFY FM DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING TECHNICAL RULES TO EXPAND DIGITAL COVERAGE. News Release. (Dkt No 99-325 ). News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Susan Crawford or Peter H. Doyle at (202) 418-2700, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DOC-296079A1.doc  DOC-296079A1.pdf  DOC-296079A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00662 Released: 01/29/2010. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-296069A1.pdf  DOC-296069A1.txt  

Report No: IHF-00094 Released: 01/29/2010. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB . Contact: Tom Polzin at 418-2148, email: Thomas.Polzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-296070A1.pdf  DOC-296070A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00663 Released: 01/29/2010. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 10-205). IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-10-205A1.pdf  DA-10-205A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01408S Released: 01/29/2010. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-296068A1.pdf  DOC-296068A1.txt  

Report No: 47162 Released: 01/29/2010. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-296021A1.pdf  DOC-296021A2.txt  

Report No: 0304 Released: 01/29/2010. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-296062A1.doc  DOC-296062A1.pdf  DOC-296062A1.txt  

Report No: 27162 Released: 01/29/2010. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-296020A1.pdf  DOC-296020A2.txt  

Report No: 522 Released: 01/29/2010. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB   DOC-295973A1.txt  

Released: 01/29/2010. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES FOR THE SECOND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING IN THE REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM PROCEEDING. (DA No. 10-206). (Dkt No 04-296 ). Comments Due: 03/01/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/30/2010. PSHSB . Contact: Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7452, Tom Beers at (202) 418-0952, or Eric Ehrenreich at (202) 418-1726  DA-10-206A1.doc  DA-10-206A1.pdf  DA-10-206A1.txt  

Released: 01/29/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE BAYLAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC PETITION FOR WAIVER OF A UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINE. (DA No. 10-203). (Dkt No 08-71 ). Comments Due: 03/01/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/15/2010. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-203A1.doc  DA-10-203A1.pdf  DA-10-203A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-31 Released: 01/29/2010. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-296064A1.pdf  DOC-296064A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-32 Released: 01/29/2010. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-296065A1.pdf  DOC-296065A1.txt  

"THE BEST BROADBAND PLAN FOR AMERICA: FIRST, DO NO HARM", COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, FREE STATE FOUNDATION KEYNOTE, NATIONAL PRESS CLUB,. CMMR . WASHINGTON, D.C  DOC-296081A1.doc  DOC-296081A1.pdf  DOC-296081A1.txt  

VERIZON. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/28/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-188). CGB   DA-10-188A1.doc  DA-10-188A1.pdf  DA-10-188A1.txt  

VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/28/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-190). CGB   DA-10-190A1.doc  DA-10-190A1.pdf  DA-10-190A1.txt  

MCI, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-185). CGB   DA-10-185A1.doc  DA-10-185A1.pdf  DA-10-185A1.txt  

AT&T, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/28/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-191). CGB   DA-10-191A1.doc  DA-10-191A1.pdf  DA-10-191A1.txt  

CSP TELECOM, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-174). CGB   DA-10-174A1.doc  DA-10-174A1.pdf  DA-10-174A1.txt  

PREFERRED 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-179). CGB   DA-10-179A1.doc  DA-10-179A1.pdf  DA-10-179A1.txt  

LINE SYSTEMS, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-186). CGB   DA-10-186A1.doc  DA-10-186A1.pdf  DA-10-186A1.txt  

ONLINE SAVINGS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-171). CGB   DA-10-171A1.doc  DA-10-171A1.pdf  DA-10-171A1.txt  

CONSUMER TELCOM, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-158). CGB   DA-10-158A1.doc  DA-10-158A1.pdf  DA-10-158A1.txt  

CONSUMER TELCOM, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-163). CGB   DA-10-163A1.doc  DA-10-163A1.pdf  DA-10-163A1.txt  

AIRNEX COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-161). CGB   DA-10-161A1.doc  DA-10-161A1.pdf  DA-10-161A1.txt  

LONG DISTANCE SAVINGS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-178). CGB   DA-10-178A1.doc  DA-10-178A1.pdf  DA-10-178A1.txt  

CLEAR RATE 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-189). CGB   DA-10-189A1.doc  DA-10-189A1.pdf  DA-10-189A1.txt  

COX VIRGINIA TELCOM, L.L.C. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-177). CGB   DA-10-177A1.doc  DA-10-177A1.pdf  DA-10-177A1.txt  

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-160). CGB   DA-10-160A1.doc  DA-10-160A1.pdf  DA-10-160A1.txt  

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-159). CGB   DA-10-159A1.doc  DA-10-159A1.pdf  DA-10-159A1.txt  

MULTILINE 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-165). CGB   DA-10-165A1.doc  DA-10-165A1.pdf  DA-10-165A1.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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-166). CGB   DA-10-166A1.doc  DA-10-166A1.pdf  DA-10-166A1.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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-167). CGB   DA-10-167A1.doc  DA-10-167A1.pdf  DA-10-167A1.txt  

PREFERRED 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-182). CGB   DA-10-182A1.doc  DA-10-182A1.pdf  DA-10-182A1.txt  

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-162). CGB   DA-10-162A1.doc  DA-10-162A1.pdf  DA-10-162A1.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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-175). CGB   DA-10-175A1.doc  DA-10-175A1.pdf  DA-10-175A1.txt  

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-180). CGB   DA-10-180A1.doc  DA-10-180A1.pdf  DA-10-180A1.txt  

NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-184). CGB   DA-10-184A1.doc  DA-10-184A1.pdf  DA-10-184A1.txt  

QUASAR COMMUNICATIONS 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-194). CGB   DA-10-194A1.doc  DA-10-194A1.pdf  DA-10-194A1.txt  

NATIONAL ACCESS 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-181). CGB   DA-10-181A1.doc  DA-10-181A1.pdf  DA-10-181A1.txt  

BUSINESS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-183). CGB   DA-10-183A1.doc  DA-10-183A1.pdf  DA-10-183A1.txt  

INMARK, INC. D/B/A PREFERRED 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: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-168). CGB   DA-10-168A1.doc  DA-10-168A1.pdf  DA-10-168A1.txt  

INMARK, INC. D/B/A PREFERRED BILLING. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-172). CGB   DA-10-172A1.doc  DA-10-172A1.pdf  DA-10-172A1.txt  

AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-176). CGB   DA-10-176A1.doc  DA-10-176A1.pdf  DA-10-176A1.txt  

LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATED BILLING COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-193). CGB   DA-10-193A1.doc  DA-10-193A1.pdf  DA-10-193A1.txt  

PROTEL ADVANTAGE, INC. D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SAVINGS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-173). CGB   DA-10-173A1.doc  DA-10-173A1.pdf  DA-10-173A1.txt  

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-169). CGB   DA-10-169A1.doc  DA-10-169A1.pdf  DA-10-169A1.txt  

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-170). CGB   DA-10-170A1.doc  DA-10-170A1.pdf  DA-10-170A1.txt  

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-192). CGB   DA-10-192A1.doc  DA-10-192A1.pdf  DA-10-192A1.txt  

KEYU(TV), BORGER, TEXAS. Granted request for failing station waiver and application for assignment of license of Station KEYU(TV), Borger, TX. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 10-209). MB   DA-10-209A1.doc  DA-10-209A1.pdf  DA-10-209A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHESTER, GEORGIA. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by R&O. (DA No. 10-141). MB   DA-10-141A1.doc  DA-10-141A1.pdf  DA-10-141A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MARKHAM, GANADO, AND VICTORIA, TEXAS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by R&O. (DA No. 10-36). MB   DA-10-36A1.doc  DA-10-36A1.pdf  DA-10-36A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CROWELL, KNOX CITY, RULE, AND QUANAH, TEXAS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by R&O. (DA No. 10-156). MB   DA-10-156A1.doc  DA-10-156A1.pdf  DA-10-156A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, IRVINGTON, KENTUCKY, AND FRENCH LICK, INDIANA. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by R&O. (DA No. 10-196). MB   DA-10-196A1.doc  DA-10-196A1.pdf  DA-10-196A1.txt  

DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE TERRESTRIAL RADIO BROADCAST SERVICE. Adopted rule changes to permit increased FM digital power levels and to establish interference complaint procedures. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/27/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-208). MB   DA-10-208A1.doc  DA-10-208A1.pdf  DA-10-208A1.txt  

UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR DECISION BY LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, ET AL. Denied the request for review of the decision by the Universal Service Administrative Company filed by Level 3 Communications, LLC, ICG Telecom Group, Inc., Looking Glass Networks, Inc., Looking Glass Networks of Virginia, et al. (Dkt No. 06-122 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/29/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-187). WCB   DA-10-187A1.doc  DA-10-187A1.pdf  DA-10-187A1.txt  

MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 23, 2010 MEDIA OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.. News Release. (Dkt No 09-182 ). News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Krista Witanowski at (202) 418-2449  DOC-296058A1.doc  DOC-296058A1.pdf  DOC-296058A1.txt  

U.S. TEAM ASSESSES HAITI'S COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS. FCC-Led Team Reports from Port-au-Prince on State of Communications. News Release. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov IB PSHSB . Contact Linda Haller-Sloan at (202) 418-1408, email: Linda.HallerSloan@fcc.gov, USAID Contact: Nicole Schiegg at (202) 712-1706, email: Nschiegg@usaid.gov  DOC-296051A1.doc  DOC-296051A1.pdf  DOC-296051A1.txt  

Released: 01/28/2010. ERRATUM - DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BLC MANAGEMENT LLC D/B/A ANGLES COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS TO BLC ACQUISITION GROUP, LLC. (Dkt No 10-8 ) Issued an Erratum correcting, Public Notice, DA 10-155, released January 27, 2010. WCB   DA-10-155A1.doc  DOC-296047A1.doc  DOC-296047A1.pdf  DOC-296047A1.txt  

Released: 01/28/2010. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 18 (LOUISIANA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 10-198). PSHSB   DA-10-198A1.doc  DA-10-198A1.pdf  DA-10-198A1.txt  

Released: 01/28/2010. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 10-195). (Dkt No 10-1 ). WCB . Contact: Jodie May (202) 418-0913  DA-10-195A1.doc  DA-10-195A1.pdf  DA-10-195A1.txt  

Released: 01/28/2010. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. AND VERIZON FLORIDA LLC TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 10-204). (Dkt No 10-29 ). Comments Due: 03/01/2010. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-204A1.doc  DA-10-204A1.pdf  DA-10-204A1.txt