fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 38 No. 482
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



December 10, 2019


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC STREAMLINES ENROLLMENT PROCESS IN LIFELINE PROGRAM. New Interface Allows Carriers to Submit Consumer Information Directly to the National Eligibility Verifier. by News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at(202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-361282A1.docx DOC-361282A1.pdf DOC-361282A1.txt

FCC'S NEXT 5G SPECTRUM AUCTION IS UNDERWAY. by STMT. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-361255A1.docx DOC-361255A1.pdf DOC-361255A1.txt

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Report No: 49630. Released: 2019-12-10. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361218A1.pdf DOC-361218A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3010. Released: 2019-12-10. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PUERTO RICO TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CLARO PR. (Dkt No 19-372). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-361235A1.docx DOC-361235A1.pdf DOC-361235A1.txt

Report No: NCD-2997. Released: 2019-12-10. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. (Dkt No 19-370). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-361265A1.docx DOC-361265A1.pdf DOC-361265A1.txt

Report No: 3137. Released: 2019-12-10. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 18-155). CGB. DOC-361252A1.docx DOC-361252A1.pdf DOC-361252A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-191210-01. Released: 2019-12-10. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-361245A1.pdf DOC-361245A1.txt DOC-361245A2.txt

Report No: 633. Released: 2019-12-10. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361240A1.docx DOC-361240A1.pdf DOC-361240A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-10. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR REFORMS ADOPTED BY THE RURAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM PROMOTING TELEHEALTH REPORT AND ORDER. (DA No. 19-1253). (Dkt No 17-310). WCB. Contact: William Layton at (202) 418-0868, email: William.Layton@fcc.gov. DA-19-1253A1.docx DA-19-1253A1.pdf DA-19-1253A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-191210-01. Released: 2019-12-10. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361236A1.pdf DOC-361236A1.txt

Report No: 29630. Released: 2019-12-10. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361219A1.pdf DOC-361219A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-191210-01. Released: 2019-12-10. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361237A1.pdf DOC-361237A1.txt DOC-361237A2.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS AT THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY, DECEMBER 4, 2019. .. by Statement. OMR OCGS. DOC-361249A1.docx DOC-361249A1.pdf DOC-361249A1.txt

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KEYNOTE REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS 2019 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA FORUM, BUILDING A 5G WORLD, WASHINGTON, D.C. OMR OCBC. .. DOC-361292A1.docx DOC-361292A1.pdf DOC-361292A1.txt

REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS, 2019 ANNUAL PREMIER MEMBERSHIP & STRATEGIC MEETING, FIBER BROADBAND ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, DC. OMR OCGS. .. DOC-361258A1.docx DOC-361258A1.pdf DOC-361258A1.txt

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BRIDGER CABLE TV. The Enforcement Bureau cites Bridger Cable TV for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1099). EB. DA-19-1099A1.pdf

NORTH TEXAS BROADBAND, LLC. The Enforcement Bureau cites North Texas Broadband, LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau . Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1103). EB. DA-19-1103A1.pdf DA-19-1103A1.txt

TRISTATE INTERNET. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Tristate Internet for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1089). EB. DA-19-1089A1.pdf

NATIVE AMERICAN TELECOM LLC-PINE RIDGE. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Native American Telecom LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1085). EB. DA-19-1085A1.pdf

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Digital Connections, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1080). EB. DA-19-1080A1.pdf

TWO-WAY RADIO SERVICE, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Two- Way Radio Service, Inc for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1090). EB. DA-19-1090A1.pdf

ERRATUM - MODERNIZING THE E-RATE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. Issued an Erratum correcting Report and Order, FCC 19-117, released December 3, 2019. (Dkt No 13-184). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. by ERRATUM. OMD WCB. DOC-361263A1.docx DOC-361263A1.pdf DOC-361263A1.txt

CONNECTTO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes ConnectTo Communications, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1079). EB. DA-19-1079A1.pdf

REYNOLDS CABLE TV, BOLINGBROKE, GA. The Enforcement Bureau cites Reynolds Cable TV, Bolingbroke, GA for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1104). EB. DA-19-1104A1.pdf DA-19-1104A1.txt

CEDAR CREEK WIRELESS. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Cedar Creek Wireless for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1075). EB. DA-19-1075A1.pdf

SIGNAL, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Signal, Inc for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau . Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1087). EB. DA-19-1087A1.pdf

CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Central Communications & Electronics, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1077). EB. DA-19-1077A1.pdf

CITY OF COMMERCE, GA. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes City of Commerce, GA for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1078). EB. DA-19-1078A1.pdf DA-19-1078A1.txt

MJM TELECOM CORP. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes MJM Telecom Corp for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1081). EB. DA-19-1081A1.pdf

WEATHERDOCK AG. Weatherdock AG Maritime Survivor Locating Device Waiver. (Dkt No 19-281). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-09 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1251). WTB. DA-19-1251A1.doc DA-19-1251A1.pdf DA-19-1251A1.txt

BASIN 2 WAY RADIO, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Basin 2 Way Radio, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1074). EB. DA-19-1074A1.pdf DA-19-1074A1.txt

ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA TRUST, DENNIS J. WATKINS, TRUSTEE. Order Summarizing December 5 Conference. (Dkt No 19-156). Action by: Chief, Administrative Law Judge . Adopted: 2019-12-10 by ORDER. (FCC No. 19M-16). OALJ. FCC-19M-16A1.pdf

CAPE ANN COMMUNICATIONS , INC. The Enforcement Bureau cites Cape Ann Communications, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1100). EB. DA-19-1100A1.pdf DA-19-1100A1.txt

FLASHPOINT ISP, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Flashpoint ISP, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1083). EB. DA-19-1083A1.pdf

ASA NETWORKS, LLC. The Enforcement Bureau cites ASA Networks, LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1098). EB. DA-19-1098A1.pdf DA-19-1098A1.txt

INTERNATIONAL POWER SYSTEMS, LLC. The Enforcement Bureau cites International Power Systems, LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau . Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1101). EB. DA-19-1101A1.pdf DA-19-1101A1.txt

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY VOLUME CONTROL RESET RULES; CLARITY PRODUCTS, LLC. Grants a waiver to Clarity Products, LLC of the hearing aid compatibility volume control reset requirements contained in section 68.317 of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No 18-307). Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1252). CGB. Contact: Darryl Cooper at: (202) 418-7131; email: Darryl.Cooper@fcc.gov. DA-19-1252A1.docx DA-19-1252A1.pdf DA-19-1252A1.txt

ONETONE TELECOM, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes OneTone Telecom, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1086). EB. DA-19-1086A1.pdf

GUNBY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Gunby Communications, Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1084). EB. DA-19-1084A1.pdf

MICROTEK-SOLUTIONS, LLC. The Enforcement Bureau cites MicroTek-Solutions, LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1102). EB. DA-19-1102A1.pdf DA-19-1102A1.txt

LEONORE MUTUAL TELEPHONE CO., INC. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Leonore Mutual Telephone Co., Inc. for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1076). EB. DA-19-1076A1.pdf

RIPFLO NETWORK LLC. The Enforcement Bureau cites Ripflo Network LLC for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1105). EB. DA-19-1105A1.pdf DA-19-1105A1.txt

STONEHAM COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE CORPORATION. The Enforcement Bureau admonishes Stoneham Cooperative Telephone Corporation for failure to disclose information regarding its network management practices, performance, and the commercial terms of its services. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-10 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1088). EB. DA-19-1088A1.pdf

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 9, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 481:

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AMERICAN & CANADIAN TELECOM LEADERS MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL CROSS-BORDER CALL USING ANTI-SPOOFING TECHNOLOGY. FCC Chairman Pai & CRTC Chairperson Scott Discussed Their Shared Goal of Protecting Consumers from Spoofed, Scam Robocalls. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov or CRTC Media Contact: Media Relations at (819) 997-9403, email: communications@crtc.gc.ca. OMR OCHAP IB WCB. DOC-361231A1.docx DOC-361231A1.pdf DOC-361231A1.txt

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Released: 2019-12-09. INITIAL ALLOCATION FOR FM STATIONS FROM TV BROADCASTER RELOCATION FUND AND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE POST-INCENTIVE-AUCTION TRANSITION, THE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM, AND THE CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM. (DA No. 19-1246). (Dkt No 16-306 12-268). FM Allocation Issued and Status of Broadcast Transition Programs. MB. Contact: Reimbursement Help Line at (202) 418-2009, email Reimburse@fcc.gov, Thomas Nessinger at (202) 418-2709, email: Thomas.Nessinger@fcc.gov, Dana Leavitt at (202) 418-1371, email: Dana.Leavitt@fcc.gov or Evan Morris at (202) 418-1656, email: Evan.Morris@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov.. DA-19-1246A1.docx DA-19-1246A1.pdf DA-19-1246A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-09. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES INITIAL FINDINGS REGARDING 2019 NATIONWIDE TEST OF EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. (DA No. 19-1244). (Dkt No 15-94). FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau releases its initial findings regarding the 2019 nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. PSHSB. Contact: Maureen Bizhko at (202) 418-0011, email: Maureen.Bizkho@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. DA-19-1244A1.docx DA-19-1244A1.pdf DA-19-1244A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-09. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE NEXT NATIONAL LIFELINE ELIGIBILITY VERIFIER LAUNCH IN FIVE STATES. (DA No. 19-1248). (Dkt No 11-42). WCB announces that the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier will soft launch on December 16, 2019 in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. WCB. Contact: Allison Jones at (202) 418-1571. DA-19-1248A1.docx DA-19-1248A1.pdf DA-19-1248A1.txt

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MODERNIZING THE E-RATE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. WCB adopts the eligible services list for funding year 2020 for the schools and libraries universal service support program . (Dkt No 13-184). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau . Adopted: 2019-12-09 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1249). WCB. DA-19-1249A1.docx DA-19-1249A1.pdf DA-19-1249A1.txt