Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 32 No. 228	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 December 13, 2013

FCC INITIATES PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO REVIEW RULES FOR WIRELESS SERVICES ONBOARD AIRCRAFT. The Federal Communications Commission initiated a proceeding to consider a proposal that would permit airlines to install equipment on aircraft that could safely expand the availability of in-flight mobile wireless services to passengers. News Release. Adopted: 12/12/2013. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-324656A1.docx  DOC-324656A2.docx  DOC-324656A3.docx  DOC-324656A4.docx  DOC-324656A5.docx  DOC-324656A6.docx  DOC-324656A1.pdf  DOC-324656A2.pdf  DOC-324656A3.pdf  DOC-324656A4.pdf  DOC-324656A5.pdf  DOC-324656A6.pdf  DOC-324656A1.txt  DOC-324656A2.txt  DOC-324656A3.txt  DOC-324656A4.txt  DOC-324656A5.txt  DOC-324656A6.txt  

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO MAKE 911 CALLING MORE RELIABLE. Spurred by the Widespread 911 Network Failures After a Derecho Storm, FCC Requires 911 Service Providers To Take Action To Provide Reliable, Resilient 911 Service. News Release. (Dkt No 11-60 13-75 ). Adopted: 12/12/2013. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-324662A1.doc  DOC-324662A2.docx  DOC-324662A3.docx  DOC-324662A4.docx  DOC-324662A5.docx  DOC-324662A6.docx  DOC-324662A1.pdf  DOC-324662A2.pdf  DOC-324662A3.pdf  DOC-324662A4.pdf  DOC-324662A5.pdf  DOC-324662A6.pdf  DOC-324662A1.txt  DOC-324662A2.txt  DOC-324662A3.txt  DOC-324662A4.txt  DOC-324662A5.txt  DOC-324662A6.txt  

Report No: SAT-00985 Released: 12/13/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 13-2372) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-2372A1.pdf  DA-13-2372A1.txt  

Report No: 48135 Released: 12/13/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-324619A1.pdf  DOC-324619A1.txt  

Report No: 28135 Released: 12/13/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-324637A1.pdf  DOC-324637A2.txt  

Report No: 449 Released: 12/13/2013. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS Experimental applications granted during the period from 9/1/13 to 10/1/13. OET   DOC-324652A1.doc  DOC-324652A1.pdf  DOC-324652A1.txt  

Report No: 450 Released: 12/13/2013. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS Experimental applications granted during the period from 10/1/13 to 11/1/13. OET   DOC-324667A1.docx  DOC-324667A1.pdf  DOC-324667A1.txt  

Released: 12/13/2013. PROPOSED FIRST QUARTER 2014 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 13-2388). (Dkt No 96-45 ). OMD . Contact: Kim Yee at (202) 418-0805, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-2388A1.doc  DA-13-2388A1.pdf  DA-13-2388A1.txt  

Released: 12/13/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/6/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-324685A1.pdf  DOC-324685A1.txt  

Released: 12/13/2013. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 13-2359). (Dkt No 13-265 13-262 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394  DA-13-2359A1.doc  DA-13-2359A1.pdf  DA-13-2359A1.txt  

Released: 12/13/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS SIGNAL BOOSTER MANUFACTURERS OF MARCH 1, 2014 EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE DATE. (DA No. 13-2389). WTB . Contact: Joyce Jones at (202) 418-1327, email: Joyce.Jones@fcc.gov  DA-13-2389A1.docx  DA-13-2389A1.pdf  DA-13-2389A1.txt  

TELEUNO, 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2387). CGB   DA-13-2387A1.doc  DA-13-2387A1.pdf  DA-13-2387A1.txt  

ROMAN LD, 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2374). CGB   DA-13-2374A1.doc  DA-13-2374A1.pdf  DA-13-2374A1.txt  

U.S. CONNECT XL. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2378). CGB   DA-13-2378A1.doc  DA-13-2378A1.pdf  DA-13-2378A1.txt  

AMERICA NET, LLC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2364). CGB   DA-13-2364A1.doc  DA-13-2364A1.pdf  DA-13-2364A1.txt  

AMERICA NET, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2381). CGB   DA-13-2381A1.doc  DA-13-2381A1.pdf  DA-13-2381A1.txt  

VEZA 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2357). CGB   DA-13-2357A1.doc  DA-13-2357A1.pdf  DA-13-2357A1.txt  

UNITED TELECOM 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2382). CGB   DA-13-2382A1.doc  DA-13-2382A1.pdf  DA-13-2382A1.txt  

FULL SERVICE NETWORK. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2384). CGB   DA-13-2384A1.doc  DA-13-2384A1.pdf  DA-13-2384A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2373). CGB   DA-13-2373A1.doc  DA-13-2373A1.pdf  DA-13-2373A1.txt  

TELEDIAS 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2376). CGB   DA-13-2376A1.doc  DA-13-2376A1.pdf  DA-13-2376A1.txt  

NEW CENTURY 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2363). CGB   DA-13-2363A1.doc  DA-13-2363A1.pdf  DA-13-2363A1.txt  

TELE CIRCUIT NETWORK CORP. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2358). CGB   DA-13-2358A1.doc  

CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2386). CGB   DA-13-2386A1.doc  DA-13-2386A1.pdf  DA-13-2386A1.txt  

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmnetal Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2369). CGB   DA-13-2369A1.doc  DA-13-2369A1.pdf  DA-13-2369A1.txt  

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2370). CGB   DA-13-2370A1.doc  DA-13-2370A1.pdf  DA-13-2370A1.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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2375). CGB   DA-13-2375A1.doc  DA-13-2375A1.pdf  DA-13-2375A1.txt  

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2385). CGB   DA-13-2385A1.doc  DA-13-2385A1.pdf  DA-13-2385A1.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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2365). CGB   DA-13-2365A1.doc  DA-13-2365A1.pdf  DA-13-2365A1.txt  

PREFERRED 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2366). CGB   DA-13-2366A1.doc  DA-13-2366A1.pdf  DA-13-2366A1.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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2368). CGB   DA-13-2368A1.doc  DA-13-2368A1.pdf  DA-13-2368A1.txt  

ZOOM-I-NET 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2377). CGB   DA-13-2377A1.doc  DA-13-2377A1.pdf  DA-13-2377A1.txt  

CLEAR WORLD COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2360). CGB   DA-13-2360A1.doc  DA-13-2360A1.pdf  DA-13-2360A1.txt  

U.S. TELECOM 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2380). CGB   DA-13-2380A1.doc  DA-13-2380A1.pdf  DA-13-2380A1.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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2362). CGB   DA-13-2362A1.doc  DA-13-2362A1.pdf  DA-13-2362A1.txt  

CENTRAL TELECOM 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: 12/06/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2383). CGB   DA-13-2383A1.doc  DA-13-2383A1.pdf  DA-13-2383A1.txt  

EXPANDING ACCESS TO MOBILE WIRELESS SERVICES ONBOARD AIRCRAFT. Initiated a proceeding to consider a proposal that would permit airlines to install equipment on aircraft that could safely expand the availability of in-flight mobile wireless services to passengers. (Dkt No. 13-301 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2013 by NPRM. (FCC No. 13-157). WTB OET   FCC-13-157A1.docx  FCC-13-157A2.docx  FCC-13-157A3.docx  FCC-13-157A4.docx  FCC-13-157A5.docx  FCC-13-157A6.docx  FCC-13-157A1.pdf  FCC-13-157A2.pdf  FCC-13-157A3.pdf  FCC-13-157A4.pdf  FCC-13-157A5.pdf  FCC-13-157A6.pdf  FCC-13-157A1.txt  FCC-13-157A2.txt  FCC-13-157A3.txt  FCC-13-157A4.txt  FCC-13-157A5.txt  FCC-13-157A6.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON THE CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO END THE QRA BENCHMARKS. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-324686A1.docx  DOC-324686A1.pdf  DOC-324686A1.txt  

FCC AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING TO PARTNER ON RESEARCH ADVANCING ACCESSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATIONS FOR AMERICANS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov or NIA: Barbara Cire at (301) 496-1752, email: cireb@mail.nih.gov CGB OSP WCB   DOC-324668A1.docx  DOC-324668A1.pdf  DOC-324668A1.txt  

Released: 12/12/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS. (DA No. 13-2353). (Dkt No 92-237 ) Designated a temporary Federal Officer for the North American Numbering Council. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-2353A1.docx  DA-13-2353A1.pdf  DA-13-2353A1.txt  

Released: 12/12/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NTS, INC. TO T3 NORTH INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC. (DA No. 13-2371). (Dkt No 13-269 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 12/26/2013. Reply Comments Due: 01/02/2014. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913.  DA-13-2371A1.doc  DA-13-2371A1.pdf  DA-13-2371A1.txt  

Released: 12/12/2013. COMMENT SOUGHT ON NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL PROPOSALS REGARDING PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF PORTS AND AREA CODE RELIEF OPTIONS. (DA No. 13-2367). (Dkt No 99-200 07-244 95-116 ). Comments Due: 01/13/2014. Reply Comments Due: 01/28/2014. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DA-13-2367A1.doc  DA-13-2367A1.pdf  DA-13-2367A1.txt  

Released: 12/12/2013. WTB AND WCB SEEK COMMENT ON PETITION BY LEECH LAKE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION IN AUCTION 902, TRIBAL MOBILITY FUND PHASE I, AND TO PROVIDE LIFELINE AND LINK UP SERVICES. (DA No. 13-2354). (Dkt No 10-208 09-197 ). Comments Due: 01/13/2014. Reply Comments Due: 01/29/2014. WTB WCB . Contact: Sayuri Rajapakse at (202) 418-0660 or Alexander Minard at (202) 418-7400  DA-13-2354A1.docx  DA-13-2354A1.pdf  DA-13-2354A1.txt  

INTELSAT LICENSEE LLC F/K/A INTELSAT NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Notified Intelsat Licensee LLC f/k/a Intelsat North America, LLC, of its Apparent Liability For Forfeiture in the amount of $112,500 for willfully or repeatedly violating Section 25.258 of the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-159). EB   FCC-13-159A1.pdf  FCC-13-159A2.docx  FCC-13-159A2.pdf  FCC-13-159A1.txt  FCC-13-159A2.txt  

IMPROVING 911 RELIABILITY, RELIABILITY AND CONTINUITY OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INCLUDING BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES. FCC Adopts Rules To Make 911 Calling More Reliable. (Dkt No. 11-60 13-75 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-158). PSHSB   FCC-13-158A1.docx  FCC-13-158A2.docx  FCC-13-158A3.docx  FCC-13-158A4.docx  FCC-13-158A5.docx  FCC-13-158A6.docx  FCC-13-158A1.pdf  FCC-13-158A2.pdf  FCC-13-158A3.pdf  FCC-13-158A4.pdf  FCC-13-158A5.pdf  FCC-13-158A6.pdf  FCC-13-158A1.txt  FCC-13-158A2.txt  FCC-13-158A3.txt  FCC-13-158A4.txt  FCC-13-158A5.txt  FCC-13-158A6.txt  

RATES FOR INTERSTATE INMATE CALLING SERVICES. Granted in part the Motion for Extension of Time to File Comments and Reply Comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-375 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 12/20/2013. Reply Comments Due: 01/13/2014. Adopted: 12/12/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2379). WCB   DA-13-2379A1.docx  DA-13-2379A1.pdf  DA-13-2379A1.txt