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12/31/03
Petiton for Rulemaking Filed Regarding Issues Related to Inmate Calling Services Pleading Cycle Established.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Petition: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
FCC Reference Information Center Closed Until Further Notice.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
December 18th Remarks of Chairman Powell at the Chicago Economic Club, Chicago, Illinois.
Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
Federal-State Joint Board Staff Releases Monitoring Report.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
Commission Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/22/03
FCC Releases Data on High-speed Services For Internet Access.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/19/03
Subject to Conditions, Commission Approves Transaction Between General Motors Corp., Hughes Electronics Corp. and the News Corporation Ltd.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Fact Sheet: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/19/03
WorldCom, Inc and its Subsidiaries (debtors-in-possession), Transferor, and MCI, Inc., Transferee, Application for Consent to Transfer and/or Assign Section 214 Authorizations, Section 310 Licenses, and Submarine Cable Landing Licences
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/18/03
Nextel Communications President & CEO Timothy Donahue to Chair New Network Reliability and Interoperability Council.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/18/03
Statement of Enforcement Bureau Chief David H. Solomon on First FCC Enforcement Action Under the National Do Not Call Registry.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
CPM Funding, Inc. Letter: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Closes on December 26, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Takes Additional Steps to Improve the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
FCC Adopts Rules for Intelligent Transportation Systems to Advance Homeland Security and Traveler Safety.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/17/03
Chairman Powell Appoints Jon Cody as Media Advisor.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/03
"Making The Rural Connection" FCC Rural Satellite Forum to be Held January 27, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/03
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/10/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/10/03
Relocation of Gettysburg Office Off-Site Mailroom.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/9/03
Wireless Portability Complaints: Approximately 600 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on November 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/9/03
Homeland Security: Industry Leaders Adopt Recommendations to Ensure the Security of Media Facilities During Emergencies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/8/03
Commissioner Abernathy Promotes Universal Access of Telecommunications at Global Meeting.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat

12/5/03
Homeland Security: Communications Industry Holds Final Meeting in Two Year Initiative to Enhance Network Reliability and Security in Times of Emergency.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/4/03
FCC's Wireless Bureau Sends Letter to AT&T Wireless on Local Number Portability Implementation.
News Release & Letter

12/1/03
FCC Conducts Forum on VOIP.
VoIP Forum Home Page
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/1/03
Chairman Powell Announces the Formation of an Internet Policy Working Group.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/28/03
FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding "Interference Temperature" Approach for Interference Management.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (11/13/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/28/03
Remarks of Chairman Powell on Voice Over IP at the Technology Advisory Council Meeting.
Word | Acrobat

11/25/03
Report & Order on Third Generation ("3G") Rules Making 90 MHz of Spectrum Available for Broadband and Advanced Wireless Services Released.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (10/16/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/24/03
FCC's Wireless Bureau Announces Reorganization.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/24/03
FCC Announces Agenda for the Voice Over IP Forum to be Held on December 1, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
VoIP Forum Home Page

11/24/03
Statement of Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy on the Implementation of Wireless Local Number Portability.
Statement: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Acrobat

11/21/03
Federal and State Regulators Agree On Success of Local Number Portability. Joint Statement of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell and NARUC President Stan Wise.
Word | Acrobat

11/21/03
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting on December 5, 2003.
Revised Agenda (12/4/03): Acrobat
Public Notice & Agenda: Word | Acrobat

11/20/03
Telephone Number Portability; United States Telecom Association and CenturyTel of Colorado, Inc. FCC Denies Joint Petition for Stay Pending Judicial Review.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/20/03
Quarterly Report on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Released.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/19/03
November 18th Remarks of Chairman Powell at the National Press Club.
Word | Acrobat

11/19/03
Petition for Forbearance From E911 Accuracy Standards Imposed On Tier III Carriers For Locating Wireless Subscribers.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/18/03
Wireless Local Number Portability Checklist.

11/18/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz Band.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
Commission Adopts Proposals for Broadband by Satellite on Vessels.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Task Force Reports on Spectrum Policy Reform Progress and Initiatives.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Presentation: "One Year Later"

11/13/03
FCC Completes First Phase of Implementation for 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-03) Final Acts.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Adjusts Universal Service Rural Health Care Rules to Broaden the Benefits of Telemedicine Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order (11/17/03): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Makes Additional Spectrum Available for Unlicensed Use.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
FCC Begins Inquiry And Proposed Rulemaking Regarding "Interference Temperature" Approach For Interference Management.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/13/03
Blaise Scinto Named Special Counsel to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Deputy Director of the Spectrum Policy Task Force.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/12/03
Deletion of Agenda Items From November 13th Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Original Agenda: Word | Acrobat

11/12/03
Commissioner Martin Announces Staff Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/10/03
Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile-Satellite Service.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat

11/7/03
Chairman Powell Promotes Rural Telemedicine Technology at University of Virginia Demonstration.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Photos from the Telemedicine Technology Demonstration

11/7/03
FCC Awards $12 Million in Damages to Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Starpower for Violation of Interconnection Agreement by Verizon.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
Bell Atlantic New Zealand Holdings, Inc Transfer of Control to Pacific Telecom, Inc.
Order & Authorization: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
FCC to Begin Internet Telephony Proceedings.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Word | Acrobat

11/6/03
Homeland Security: Industry Leaders Present Recommendations to Ensure the Reliability and Security of Media Facilities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/5/03
Statement of FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein Before the FCBA.
Word | Acrobat

11/4/03
Remarks at the FCC Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop, Washington, D.C..
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein's Remarks: Word | Acrobat

11/4/03
Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Implement Decisions from World Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Bands Between 28 MHz and 36 GHz and to Otherwise Update the Rules in this Frequency Range.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
Revision of The Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems Non-initialized Phones.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
FCC Proposes to Fine AT&T Corporation $780,000 for Apparent Violations of Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NALF: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/3/03
Statement of Enforcement Bureau Chief David H. Solomon on $1.2 Million Consent Decree Regarding Allegedly Misleading Telemarketing Campaign by Long Distance Carrier NOS Communications, Inc.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/30/03
Senator and Congressmen Visit FCC E-911 Exhibit.

10/30/03
FCC Acts to Speed Broadband Deployment in Rural America: Announces Details of Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop to be Held November 4, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Home Page: Rural WISP Showcase

10/30/03
Homeland Security: Media Security and Reliability Council to Review Infrastructure Security Recommendations at Upcoming Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/30/03
Chairman Powell's Prepared Testimony on Universal Service to the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Word | Acrobat

10/29/03
FCC and National Imagery and Mapping Agency Sign Inter-Agency Memorandum of Understanding for Quarterly Sharing of Databases on Tower Locations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/29/03
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Meeting.
Word | Acrobat

10/28/03
Court Upholds Key Component of Powell Digital Transition Plan.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/27/03
Training on FCC Electronic Filing/Licensing Systems to be Conducted Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in Washington, D.C.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/24/03
Consumer Advisory Committee to Meet November 20.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/23/03
Final Agenda Announced for the October 29 and 30, 2003 Meeting of the Commission's Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/22/03
FCC Charlotte Field Hearing on Broadcast Localism.
Biographies & Statements
Audio Webcast of Hearing

10/22/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Four Licensees Total of $40,000 for Jointly Violating RF Radiation Limits.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NALF: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Revision of Rules to Enhance Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems; Phase II Waviers and Compliance Plans.
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/21/03
Revision of Rules to Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems.
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/20/03
Agenda Released for FCC's October 22nd Charlotte Field Hearing On Broadcast Localism.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/20/03
Commission Announces New Time For Public Hearing On Broadcast Localism In Charlotte, North Carolina.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/17/03
FCC Chairman Powell Appoints Chair and Vice Chair to the 2007 World Radiocommunications Conference Advisory Committee.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
FCC Adopts Third Generation ("3G") Rules Making 90 MHz of Spectrum Available for Broadband and Advanced Wireless Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
FCC Opens 70, 80, and 90 GHz Spectrum Bands for Deployment of Broadband "Millimeter Wave" Technologies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/16/03
DTV Transition Moving Forward: FCC Says More Than 80% of Commercial DTV Stations Are On the Air.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/15/03
Commission Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/15/03
Deletion of Agenda Item From October 16th Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/10/03
FCC Creates Window For Smallest Wireless Carriers to Demonstrate Unique E911 Circumstances.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
Commissioner Copps Release: FCC Policies That Damaged Media Now Threatening Internet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat

10/9/03
Federal-State Joint Conference On Accounting Issues Files Recommendation with the Federal Communications Commission.
News Release and Summary of Recommendations: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
Global Crossing Transaction Approved.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Appendix C & D: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Logs In 2,379 Do-Not-Call Registry Complaints Since October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Issues Updated Consumer Advisory on FCC Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Updated Consumer Advisory: Word | Acrobat

10/8/03
FCC Fines 28 Radio Stations for Public File Violations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
Statement of Chairman Powell on 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Lifting Stay of Do-Not-Call Registry.
Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
FCC Releases Staff Report on Broadband Internet Access in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED) Countries.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
FCC Issues Guidance on Implementation of Wireless-to-Wireless Local Number Portability.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/7/03
Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") to Hold Meeting, Monday, October 20, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/6/03
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael Powell on 9th Circuit Cable Modem Decision.
Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
Letter From Chairman Powell to The Direct Marketing Association, Inc. Regarding Do-Not-Call Registry Database.
Acrobat

10/3/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
The Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
Deadline for Applications for Membership on Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Extended.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/3/03
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Schedule of Hearings and Lists Full Membership of Task Force.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Filing Instructions (updated on 3/17/04): Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden, FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Chief on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Representatives Visit Alaska to Assess Communications Needs, Innovative Programs Identified.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Establishes Special Do-Not-Call Enforcement Team; Releases Factsheet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $357,500 Against Infinity Broadcasting for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $55,000 Against AMFM Radio Licenses for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/2/03
FCC Launches Environmental And Historic Preservation Web Page.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
Letter From Chairman Powell to The Direct Marketing Association, Inc. Regarding Do-Not-Call Registry Database.
Acrobat

10/1/03
Statement By K. Dane Snowden, FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Chief on Telemarketing Complaints Received by the FCC.
Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
FCC Adopts New Payphone Compensation Rules
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
Advisory Committee on Diversity in the Digital Age Holds Inaugural Meeting: Defines Mission.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/1/03
FCC and SBC Communications Enter into $1.35 Million Consent Decree Concerning Long Distance Requirements.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order and Consent Decree: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
FCC Issues Consumer Advisory on FCC Do-Not-Call Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Consumer Advisory: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Long Distance Reseller $806,861 for Failure to Make Universal Service Contributions.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/30/03
Statement of Chairman Powell, Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate on Rules and Regulations Implementing the Do-Not-Call Registry Pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC's Telemarketing Rules Approved by OMB.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC Announces New Date for Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop to be Held on November 4, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/29/03
FCC Do-Not-Call Rules Remain in Force: Enforcement Begins October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/26/03
Chairman Powell Announces Full Membership of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/26/03
Statement of Chairman Powell Following Yesterdays Do-Not-Call List Court Decision from the Colorado District Court.
Word | Acrobat

9/25/03
Statement of Chairman Powell: FCC Ready to Protect Consumers from Unwanted Calls. Joint FCC, FTC Effort Ensures Enforcement Begins October 1.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/25/03
CGB Chief Lauds Government-To-Government Cooperation at Conference of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/24/03
Statement of Chairman Powell on Do-Not-Call List Court Decision
Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
Commission Announces Members of The Advisory Committee On Diversity For Communications In The Digital Age.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Grants Conditioned Approval of Univision/HBC Merger.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell, Abernathy & Martin Joint Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Extends The Filing Deadline Date of FY 2003 Regulatory Fee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Closed September 18 & September 19, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/22/03
FCC Ranked Second in Survey of Federal Government Websites.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
FY 2003 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees: Additional Guidance and Clarification.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Wireless Bureau Announces the State of Michigan to Initiate a Study Assessing the Impact of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

9/17/03
Errata to the Report and Order and Order on Remand and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 03-36) Released on August 21, 2003.
Erratum: Word | Acrobat

9/16/03
Statement by Chairman Powell Issued Following Senate Passage of S.J. Res. 17.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/15/03
FCC Releases Staff Working Paper Addressing Issues Related to TELRIC Pricing Rules.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Working Paper: Word | Acrobat

9/12/03
FCC Announces Agenda and Speakers for Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop to be Held September 18, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/12/03
Quarterly Report on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Released.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/10/03
Chairman Powell and Commissioner Martin Visit a Wireless Broadband Service Provider in Rural Virginia.

9/10/03
FCC Proposes Amending Current Spectrum Regulations in Order to Promote Wireless Services in Rural America.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/10/03
FCC Proposes Changes in Technical Regulations for Unlicensed Devices to Facilitate Deployment of Advanced Technologies and to Streamline Regulations to Increase Flexibility.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/10/03
Public Safety National Coordination Committee (NCC) Chair Briefs FCC on Interoperability Standards.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/10/03
A Perspective on the Commercial Satellite Industry: Presentation by Donald Abelson, Chief, International Bureau.
Presentation: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/9/03
Sunshine Notice Deleting Wireline Competition Item Concerning Section 10(d) Limitation on Forbearance from Sections 251(c) and 271.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/9/03
Chairman Powell Statement on Wireless Industry Voluntary Consumer Code.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/9/03
Statement of Commissioner Abernathy in Response to CTIA Consumer Code for Wireless Service.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/9/03
Tutorial on Technical Challenges Associated With the Evolution to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) on September 22, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/8/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Verizon $283,800 for Noncompliance With Rules Governing Transactions With Its Long Distance Affiliates.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/8/03
Chairman Powell Names Christopher Libertelli Senior Legal Advisor, and Sheryl Wilkerson as Legal Advisor for Wireless and International Issues.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/5/03
Media Bureau Announces Temporary Freeze on the Filing of Forms 301, 314 and 315 For Commercial Broadcast Stations.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/5/03
Homeland Security: Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting to Review Progress and Consider Recommendations to Improve Security of Communications Networks.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Acrobat
Revised Agenda: Acrobat

9/4/03
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell on Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Progress.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/3/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/2/03
Effective Date for New Rules and Comment and Reply Comment Dates Established for Triennial Review Order.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/29/03
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell on the Introduction of New Satellite Licensing Procedures.
Statement: Word | Acrobat
8/27 Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/29/03
FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beginning Process to Bring Digital TV to Rural America.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
8/6 News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/28/03
Settlement Period Announced For Closed Groups of Pending Low Power FM Mutually Exclusive Applications Filed in Windows I, II, and III.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Excel | Acrobat

8/27/03
Commission Lifts Freeze on New Satellite License Applications.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/22/03
Chairman Powell's Statement on Naming of Michael Gallagher to Head NTIA.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/22/03
Industry Workshop on Measurement of Electromagnetic Compatibility Between Mobile Phones and Hearing Aids (ANSI C63.19).
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/21/03
Review of the Section 251 Unbundling Obligations of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers; Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability; Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet over Wireline Facilities.
Order: Acrobat
Powell Statement: Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Acrobat
Copps Press Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin Press Statement: Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Acrobat

8/21/03
Wireline Competition Bureau Establishes Points of Contact to Address Questions Arising From Triennial Review Order.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/21/03
Statement of Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy Supporting Localism Initiative.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/20/03
FCC Chairman Powell Launches "Localism in Broadcasting" Initiative.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/20/03
Copps Criticizes Willingness to Let Media Consolidation Continue.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/20/03
Julia Johnson, Former Florida PSC Chair, to Head FCC Federal Diversity Advisory.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/20/03
FCC Chairman Michael Powell Announces Intention to Appoint Bryan Tramont as FCC Chief of Staff.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/20/03
FCC Opens Inquiry to Study the Impact Communications Towers May Have on Migratory Birds.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Inquiry: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/19/03
FCC Extends the Effective Date of Amended Fax Advertising Rules to January 1, 2005.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

8/18/03
Marsha MacBride to Step Down as FCC Chief of Staff.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/15/03
FCC Announces Reopening of 12th Street Building Entrance.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/14/03
FCC Issues Consumer Advisory on Wireless E911.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Consumer Advisory: Word | Acrobat

8/14/03
Media Bureau Announces End to Freeze on the Filing of Form 301, 314, and 315 Applications and Amendments.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/11/03
Chairman Powell Issues "Wireless E911 Call to Action."
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Letter Attachment: Acrobat
Speech to APCO: Word | Acrobat

8/8/03
Rural Utilities Service of Department of Agriculture to Participate in FCC Rural Wireless ISP Showcase. Event rescheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/7/03
Commissioner Copps Statement: "FCC Fails to Act on 'Opie and Anthony' Outrage as Complaints Languish One Year Later."
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/7/03
FCC and NTIA Announce Implementation Plan for 2003 World Radiocommuniction Conference (WRC03) Final Acts.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/7/03
New Application Search For MDS/ITFS Data to Be Presented on August 13, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
Tremendous Opportunities to Build Digital Communications Capabilities of Rural America.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
Commissioner Adelstein Supports Active FCC Role in Promoting Deployment of Basic and Advanced Telecommunications Services to Rural America.
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
FCC Looks at Data on Growth of Broadband Subscribership in Rural Areas.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
FCC Commences Lands of Opportunity Initiative for Rural America.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
FCC Announces Rural Wireless ISP Showcase and Workshop.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/6/03
New Telecommunications Policy for Alaska Areas.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/4/03
FCC Goes WI-FI.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/4/03
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services, and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
Declaratory Ruling: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/30/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 6, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/30/03
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003 - Regulatory Fees Due September 24, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Regulatory Fees Home Page

7/28/03
"New Rules, Old Rhetoric," New York Times Op-ed by Chairman Powell
Word | Acrobat

7/25/03
FCC Recognizes Ten Years of Nationwide Provision of Telecommunications Relay Services and Certifies as Compliant the State TRS Programs of All 50 States.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/23/03
FCC Chairman Powell Defends FCC Media Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/23/03
Testimony of Commissioner Copps, Before The Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation July 23, 2003.
Testimony: Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/18/03
Reminder to Video Programming Distributors of Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/18/03
Tutorial on Fiber-to-the-Home Technology on August 7, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/17/03
FCC and T-Mobile Enter into $1.1 Million Consent Decree Regarding E911 Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/17/03
FCC and Bellsouth Enter into a $1.4 Million Consent Decree Concerning Long Distance and Non-Discrimination Requirements.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/15/03
Commissioner Adelstein Calls On FCC To Fix Anomaly In New Media Rules Before They Take Effect.
Word | Acrobat

7/15/03
Federal District Court Orders Civil Judgment Against Richard I. Rowland for Unlicensed Radio Operation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/11/03
Agenda Released for FCC's Indian Telecommunications Initiatives Reno Regional Workshop and Roundtable.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat

7/11/03
Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands.
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/10/03
Chairman Powell Presents Award to Ambassador Obuchowski for her Distinguished Service to the United States During the 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

7/10/03
FCC Homeland Security Initiatives.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Action Plan: Word | Acrobat
Letter to Secretary Ridge: Acrobat
Presentation: Acrobat | PowerPoint

7/10/03
FCC Establishes Office of Homeland Security; James Dailey Named Director.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/10/03
FCC Acts to Promote Accessibility of Digital Wireless Phones to Individuals with Hearing Disabilities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/10/03
International Bureau Reports on Success of the 2003 World Radiocommunication Conference.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/8/03
FCC Releases Report on 2002 Cable Industry Prices.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/3/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, July 10, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/3/03
Order on Reconsideration on Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands.
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/2/03
FCC and USDA Hold Kick-Off Meeting of the "Federal Rural Wireless Outreach Initiative".
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin's Remarks: Word | Acrobat

7/2/03, 7/14/03
FCC Releases Text of Report and Order Setting Limits on Media Concentration.
Erratum 7/14/03: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word |Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein 7-2-03 News Release: Word | Acrobat
News Release & Statements Issued After Commission Meeting June 2nd

6/26/03
FCC Announces Temporary Closure of 12th Street Building Entrance.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/26/03
Satellite Licensing Reforms Ease Consumer Access.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/26/03
FCC Adopts Annual Report on State of Competition in the Wireless Industry.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/26/03
Commission Authorizes Qwest to Provide Long Distance Service in Minnesota.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/25/03
Statement of Chairman Powell Regarding Fox's Announcement to Launch High-Definition Programming.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/23/03
Summer Consumer Issues Forum Set for July 16 in Reno, NV.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/20/03
Chairman Powell Visits Alexandria, Virginia 911 Call Center.

6/19/03
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 26, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/19/03
Commissioner Adelstein Seeks Stay of Media Ownership Decision.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/19/03
Commissioner Copps Calls on FCC to Stay Media Ownership Decision Pending Congressional Deliberation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/19/03
Auction Reform Act of 2002.
Report: Word | Acrobat
Appendix B: Word | Acrobat

6/19/03
Comments Requested on the Application by SBC Communications Inc. for Authorization under Section 271 of the Communications Act to Provide In-Region, InterLATA Service in the State of Michigan.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Word | Acrobat

6/19/03
New FCC Web Site Highlights Technological History of Television.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Web Site: Technological History of Television

6/19/03
Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/17/03
Office of Engineering & Technology to Host Tutorial on the Time Division Duplex (TDD) Systems (Second Part), July 9, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/17/03
Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") to Hold Meeting, Monday, July 7, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/16/03
FCC Announces Improvements to the Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS).
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/16/03
Request for a Limited and Temporary Rule Waiver by Sprint Corp.
Order: Word | Acrobat

6/16/03
Comment Sought on Petition for Rulemaking on Compliance by Carriers with Relevant Statutory Provisions on Disclosure of Customer Information in 911 Emergencies (RM-10715).
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/13/03
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell on the Introduction of the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2003.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/12/03
FCC and Cingular Wireless Enter Into Consent Decree Regarding E911 Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

6/12/03
FCC Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/03
Commission Releases Data on High-Speed Services for Internet Access.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/5/03
FCC Chairman Supports President's Spectrum Policy Initiative.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/4/03
Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate on Broadcast Ownership Biennial Review.
Powell Oral Statement: Word | Acrobat
Powell Written Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Written Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Written Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Written Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Oral Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Written Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/4/03
Revision of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz band (ET Docket No. 03-122).
Report and Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps and Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/2/03
Media Bureau Announces Processing Guidelines Under New Order for Broadcast Station Applications.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/29/03
June 13th Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting Cancelled.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/23/03
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting on Broadcast Ownership Monday, June 2, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/23/03
FCC Reopens the Reference Information Center to the Public.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/22/03
Tutorial on Radio Noise Measurement and Related Standards, May 30, 2003 at 10:00 am in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/22/03
Comment Sought on CTIA Petition for Declaratory Ruling on Local Number Portability Implementation Issues.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/21/03
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Promoting Deployment and Subscribership in Unserved and Underserved Areas, Including Tribal and Insular Areas.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/21/03
FCC's Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis and Office of Engineering and Technology Release Comprehensive White Paper on Unlicensed Spectrum.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
White Paper: Acrobat

5/20/03
"Big Macs and Big Media: The Decision to Supersize" - Commissioner Adelstein's Remarks before The Media Institute.
Word | Acrobat

5/19/03
Chairman Powell Announces Intention to Form a Federal Advisory Committee to Assist the FCC in Addressing Diversity Issues.
Word | Acrobat

5/19/03
Remarks of Commissioner Adelstein at Workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies.
Word | Acrobat

5/19/03
In the Matter of Section 272(f)(1) Sunset of the BOC Separate Affiliate and Related Requirements.
NPRM: Word| Acrobat
Copps and Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/16/03
General Motors Corporation, Hughes Electronics Corporation, and The News Corporation Limited Seek Approval to Transfer Control of FCC Authorizations and Licenses Held by Hughes Electronics Corporation to The News Corporation Limited.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/16/03
Workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/15/03
FCC Chairman Responds to Request for Delay on Media Ownership Proceeding.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/15/03
FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps Reacts to Refusal to Allow Public Airing of Pending Media Concentration Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/15/03
FCC Seeks Comment on Long Distance Industry Regulations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps and Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/15/03
Telecommunications Relay Service Rules Modified; Comments Sought on Emerging Technology, Public Outreach Campaign and National Security Status of TRS.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/15/03
FCC Adopts Spectrum Leasing Rules and Streamlined Processing for License Transfer and Assignment Applications, and Proposes Further Steps to Increase Access to Spectrum Through Secondary Markets.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell and Martin Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/13/03
Statement of Commssioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy Opposing Delay of the Broadcast Ownership Biennial Review.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/03
FCC Commissioners Adelstein and Copps Call for Public Airing of Media Concentration Proposals.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/03
Technological Advisory Council Members.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/12/03
May 12 Exhibit to Highlight Innovative Wireless Technologies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Wireless Innovations Conference Home Page

5/12/03
FCC Proposes to Fine Western Wireless $200,000 for Unauthorized Operation Resulting From Noncompliance with Environmental Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/12/03
Rayon Sherwin "Junior" Payne Sentenced to Prison for Unlicensed Radio Operation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/9/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003.
Word | Acrobat

5/7/03
Qwest Admits Violations of Long Distance Ban - Company to Make $6.5 Million Payment to United States Treasury.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

5/5/03
May 12 Exhibit to Highlight Wireless Innovation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Other Information: Exhibitors and Demonstrations

5/1/03
Environmental and Historic Preservation Action Plan - Statement by FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell.
Word | Acrobat

4/29/03
FCC Meeting on Launch of the E911 Coordination Initiative.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell Opening Comments: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Abernathy Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin Remarks: Word | Acrobat

4/29/03
Scott Delacourt Named Chief of Staff of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
Word | Acrobat

4/28/03
Remarks of Chairman Powell at The Associated Press Annual Meeting And General Session of the Newspaper Association of America Annual Convention.
Word | Acrobat

4/28/03
Commissioner Copps Addresses University of Southern California Media Ownership Forum.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat

4/25/03
Office of Engineering & Technology to Host Workshop on Cognitive Radio Technologies
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/25/03
Roundtable Participants announced for the 04/29/2003 Meeting of the Commission's Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/24/03
Homeland Security: FCC and NCS Spearhead National Outreach Campaign to Secure Priority Restoration of Phone Service to 9-1-1 Centers in the Event of a National Crisis.
News Release: Word
Frequently Asked Questions: Word

4/24/03
Dates Set for Comments In Slamming Rulemaking, Comments due June 2, 2003; Replies due June 17, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/23/03
FCC Acts to Promote Homeland Security and the Development of Wireless Broadband Services in Support of Public Safety.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/23/03
FCC Finds That Verizon Violated Interconnection Requirements.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

4/21/03
Consumer Advisory Committee to Meet April 25, 2003.
News Release & Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/18/03
Commission to Hold First Meeting of the Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Tuesday, April 29, 2003.
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/17/03
FCC Grants Formal Complaint; Finds SBC in Violation of the SBC/Ameritech Merger Order.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/16/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 23, 2003.
Word | Acrobat

4/16/03
Statement of Chairman Powell on Withdrawal of SBC's 271 Application for Michigan.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

4/16/03
Chairman Powell's Letter Responding to Members of Congress Regarding Upcoming Biennial Review of Media Ownership.

4/9/03
Chairman Powell Praises FCC Engineers Being Honored by National Association of Broadcasters.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/7/03
FCC Orders Hearing into Apparent Misrepresentations and Other Violations by Business Options, Inc.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

4/7/03
FCC Orders Hearing Into Apparent Deceptive Marketing Practices by NOS Communications, Inc. and Affiliated Carriers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

4/7/03
Dates Set for Comments on Do-Not-Call Implementation Act as Part of Telemarking Proceeding.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/4/03
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/2/03
Commission Proposes a Forfeiture Against WKRK-FM for Apparent Indecency Violation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/2/03
Statement of Commissioner Abernathy on Preserving and Advancing Universal Service, Before the United States Senate, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Communications
Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/31/03
FCC Fines WebNet $1,200,000 for Slamming Violations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

3/28/03
Members of Consumer Advisory Committee Named; Announcement of Agenda and 2003 Meeting Date.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/27/03
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Media Institute.
Speech: Word | Acrobat

3/26/03
Commissioner Copps Announces Public Hearing on Media Concentration in Durham, NC, on March 31.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/25/03
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

3/25/03
FCC Issues a Further Notice of Propose Rulemaking Seeking Comments on Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
FNPRM: Word | Acrobat

3/19/03
Verizon Application to Provide InterLATA Services in Maryland, Wahington D.C. and West Virginia.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/19/03
Statement by Commissioner Kevin Martin Regarding Verizon's Broadband Announcement.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/19/03
Commissioner Adelstein Announces Staff Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/18/03
Commissioner Abernathy Announces Public Forum on Improving Administration of E-Rate Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/18/03
Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Polices and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers.
Order: Word | Acrobat

3/14/03
Homeland Security: Communications Industry Considers Measures to Provide Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the Event of Attack
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NRIC VI Accomplishments: Word | Acrobat

3/14/03
Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands.
Order & NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/13/03
FCC Initiates Proceeding to Facilitate Wireless Broadband Access in the 2500-2690 MHz Bands.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/13/03
FCC Implements New Electronic Filing Capability
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/13/03
Commission Acts to Ensure that Persons with Disabilities are Able to Participate Fully in FCC Programs and Activities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/13/03
Commissioner Copps Announces Staff Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/10/03
International Bureau Takes Action to Protect U.S. Consumers and U.S. Carriers on the U.S.-Philippines Route.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy's 2/21/03 Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/6/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, March 13, 2003.

3/6/03
FCC Media Bureau Chief Kenneth Ferree's Written Statement on Copyright Piracy Prevention and the Broadcast Flag.
Statement: Word | Acrobat
Attachment A: Word | Acrobat
Attachment B: Word | Acrobat

3/6/03
Homeland Security: Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery Top Agenda for Upcoming Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting March 14, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/5/03
FCC to Launch E911 Coordination Initiative.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/5/03
FCC Proposes to Fine T-Mobile USA, Inc. $1.25 Million for E911 Violations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

3/4/03
FCC Commissioners Announce Public Hearing on Media Concentration.
Announcement: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat

3/4/03
Verizon Admits Violations of Long Distance Marketing Ban - Company to Make $5.7 Million Payment to United States Treasury.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/3/03
Auction of Direct Broadcast Satellite Service Licenses Scheduled for August 6, 2003; Comment Sought on Reserve Prices or Minimum Opening Bids and Other Auction Procedures.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/28/03
Remarks of Commissioner Adelstein before the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
Speech: Word | Acrobat

2/26/03
Statements Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives.
Powell Statement: Written - Acrobat | Oral - Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/21/03
Statement by Commissioner Abernathy on Whipsawing Dispute Affecting the U.S.-Philipines Route.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/21/03
Panels and Agenda Set for Public Hearing in Richmond, VA, on Broadcast Ownership Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Agenda and Panelists: Word | Acrobat

2/21/03
Public Hearing to be Held Monday February 24 by the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues.
List of Panelists: Word | Acrobat
Announcement of Hearing: Word | Acrobat

2/20/03
Revised Sunshine Notice and Schedule Change for FCC Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 20, 2003.

2/19/03
FCC Closed February 18, 2003: Paper and Electronic Filing Due Dates and Other Document Release Dates Changed from February 18 to February 19.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/14/03
Public Hearing to be Held by the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/13/03
Chairman Powell's Letter to State Dept's David Gross Backs Linkage of Internet Services with Telephone Numbers Through U.S. Implementation of ENUM.

2/13/03
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2003.

2/13/03
FCC Affirms Rules to Authorize the Deployment of UWB Technology.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/13/03
Chairman Powell's Statement on Changes to the Federal Membership of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/11/03
FCC to Host Cutting Edge Ultra-Wideband Technology Demonstrations on Thursday February 13, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/11/03
Open Commission Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2003, Cancelled.

2/10/03
FCC Reschedules February 13th Agenda Meeting.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/10/03
FCC Reopens Reference Information Center to the Public.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/10/03
FCC Reference Information Center Closed Until Further Notice.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/7/03
Chairman Powell Announces Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis; Names Jane Mago Chief.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/7/03
Chairman Powell Names John Rogovin as FCC General Counsel.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/7/03
Kathleen O'Brien Ham and Maureen C. Mclaughlin Named to New Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/7/03
Location Announced for February 27 Field Hearing on Broadcast Ownership; Hearing to be Held at Richmond Convention Center.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/6/03
FCC To Hold Commission Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2003.

2/5/03
Chairman Powell's Statement on Broadcast Ownership Proceedings.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/5/03
Commissioner Copps Announces Two New Media Concentration Hearings; Calls for Protection for Fearful Witnesses.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/5/03
U.S. Ambassador to World Radiocommunication Conference 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/3/03
John Muleta Commences Duties Today as Chief of FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/3/03
FCC Budget of $280,798,000 Proposed for Fiscal Year 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Proposed FCC Budget

2/3/03
Tutorial on Feature Detection and Listen-Before-Talk Systems on February 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Presentation on Feature Detection: Acrobat, 11 MB

1/31/03
FCC and NTIA Sign New Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Memorandum of Understanding | Photos

1/31/03
Deadline for Applications for Membership on Consumer Advisory Committee Extended to February 10, 2003.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/30/03
Statement of Chairman Michael Powell on Senator McCain's Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Initiative.
Word | Acrobat

1/30/03
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Extends Deadline for Filing Comments and Reply Comments on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Possible Revisions to Its Enhanced 911 Rules.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/30/03
2 GHz Authorizations Applications for Review.
Order: Word | Acrobat

1/30/03
Globalstar, L.P.
Order: Word | Acrobat

1/30/03
Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc. and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited for Transfer of Control.
Order: Word | Acrobat

1/29/03
FCC Releases Reconsideration and Order on Inside Wiring and Customer Premises Equipment; Cable Home Wiring.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/27/03
Chairman Powell's Statement on Supreme Court Decision in NextWave Case.
Word | Acrobat

1/27/03
FCC Initiates Second Review of DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Text | Acrobat

1/23/03
Commission Field Hearing on Broadcast Ownership to be Held February 27, 2003, Richmond, VA.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/16/03
Public Hearing on Media Ownership, Columbia University.
Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Copps' Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Martin's Remarks: Word | Acrobat

1/15/03
Presentations at the January 2003 Open Commission Meeting by Senior Agency Officials Regarding Implementations of the Agency's Strategic Plan and a Comprehensive Review of FCC Policies.
Presentations | Video

1/15/03
Chairman Powell Announces Staffing Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/14/03
Statements on Competition Issues in the Telecommunications Industry, Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, United States Senate.
Powell Statement: Statement | Attachment
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/10/03
FCC Seeks Comment on Cable-Consumer Electronics Agreement on "Plug and Play".
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Appendix B: Acrobat
Abernathy Press Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/9/03
Telemarketing Enforcement Actions Announced.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/8/03
FCC To Hold Commission Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2003.

1/7/03
Petition of BellSouth for Forbearance From Application of the Separate Subsidiary Requirements of Section 272.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/6/03
Remarks by Commissioner Adelstein, The Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit 2003.

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