Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 23 No. 97	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 21, 2004

FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL: ANOTHER 70 MILLION AMERICANS TO HAVE FREEDOM TO SWITCH WIRELESS CARRIERS AND KEEP THEIR PHONE NUMBER ON MONDAY. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Richard Diamond at (202) 418-0506 OCH  DOC-247463A1.doc  DOC-247463A1.pdf  DOC-247463A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL, FCC COMMISSIONER JONATHAN ADELSTEIN AND SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR MICHAEL ROUND TO HEADLINE PRESENTATION OF WISP TECHNOLOGIES, MAY 25, 3:30-5:30 PM. Presentation to be Held at South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-247478A1.doc  DOC-247478A1.pdf  DOC-247478A1.txt

FCC TO HOLD SECOND INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE IN RAPID CITY, SD, MAY 26 AND 27. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB  DOC-247473A1.doc  DOC-247473A1.pdf  DOC-247473A1.txt

FCC LOCALISM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT ITS RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA HEARING ON BROADCAST LOCALISM. News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 MB  DOC-247489A1.doc  DOC-247489A2.doc  DOC-247489A3.doc  DOC-247489A4.doc  DOC-247489A1.pdf  DOC-247489A2.pdf  DOC-247489A3.pdf  DOC-247489A4.pdf  DOC-247489A1.txt  DOC-247489A2.txt  DOC-247489A3.txt  DOC-247489A4.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-247382A1.doc  DOC-247382A1.pdf  DOC-247382A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00217 Released: 05/21/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-1446) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-1446A1.pdf  DA-04-1446A1.txt

Report No: 45741 Released: 05/21/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-247405A1.txt  DOC-247405A1.pdf

Report No: 25741 Released: 05/21/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-247406A1.txt  DOC-247406A1.pdf

Released: 05/21/2004. PARTIES ARE INVITED TO COMMENT ON PETITIONS FOR ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER DESIGNATIONS. (DA No. 04-1445). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1445A1.doc  DA-04-1445A1.pdf  DA-04-1445A1.txt

Released: 05/21/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE ASSETS OF IOWA TELECOM BY HEART OF IOWA. (DA No. 04-1449). (Dkt No 03-249). WCB. Contact: Christi Shewman at (202) 418-1686 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 419-0809  DA-04-1449A1.doc  DA-04-1449A1.pdf  DA-04-1449A1.txt

Released: 05/21/2004. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO DATA TO CARRIERS WHO FILE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST REPORTS (NRUF). (DA No. 04-1443). (Dkt No 95-116 , 99-200). Comments Due: 06/01/2004. WCB. Contact: Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508, email: Sanford.Williams@fcc.gov,TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-1443A1.doc  DA-04-1443A1.pdf  DA-04-1443A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-38 Released: 05/21/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-247391A1.pdf  DOC-247391A1.txt

REMARKS OF MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE NSTAC XXVII EXECUTIVE SESSION LUNCHEON, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MAY 19, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCH. (as prepared for delivery)  DOC-247404A1.doc  DOC-247404A1.pdf  DOC-247404A1.txt

CONNECT AMERICA. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1438). CGB  DA-04-1438A1.doc  DA-04-1438A1.pdf  DA-04-1438A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1424). CGB  DA-04-1424A1.doc  DA-04-1424A1.pdf  DA-04-1424A1.txt

CAVALIER TELEPHONE. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1439). CGB  DA-04-1439A1.doc  DA-04-1439A1.pdf  DA-04-1439A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy DIvision, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1431). CGB  DA-04-1431A1.doc  DA-04-1431A1.pdf  DA-04-1431A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1433). CGB  DA-04-1433A1.doc  DA-04-1433A1.pdf  DA-04-1433A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1430). CGB  DA-04-1430A1.doc  DA-04-1430A1.pdf  DA-04-1430A1.txt

LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1429). CGB  DA-04-1429A1.doc  DA-04-1429A1.pdf  DA-04-1429A1.txt

LIGHTYEAR COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1432). CGB  DA-04-1432A1.doc  DA-04-1432A1.pdf  DA-04-1432A1.txt

EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1428). CGB  DA-04-1428A1.doc  DA-04-1428A1.pdf  DA-04-1428A1.txt

PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1434). CGB  DA-04-1434A1.doc  DA-04-1434A1.pdf  DA-04-1434A1.txt

OPEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1440). CGB  DA-04-1440A1.doc  DA-04-1440A1.pdf  DA-04-1440A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1425). CGB  DA-04-1425A1.doc  DA-04-1425A1.pdf  DA-04-1425A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1426). CGB  DA-04-1426A1.doc  DA-04-1426A1.pdf  DA-04-1426A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1427). CGB  DA-04-1427A1.doc  DA-04-1427A1.pdf  DA-04-1427A1.txt

PROMISEVISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1437). CGB  DA-04-1437A1.doc  DA-04-1437A1.pdf  DA-04-1437A1.txt

AMERICAN PHONE SERVICES CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1435). CGB  DA-04-1435A1.doc  DA-04-1435A1.pdf  DA-04-1435A1.txt

AMERICAN PHONE SERVICES, CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1441). CGB  DA-04-1441A1.doc  DA-04-1441A1.pdf  DA-04-1441A1.txt

ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1436). CGB  DA-04-1436A1.doc  DA-04-1436A1.pdf  DA-04-1436A1.txt

BEST WOK. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Best Wok for operating radio transmitting equipment on frequency 145.8376 MHz without Commission authorization. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-1411). EB  DA-04-1411A1.doc  DA-04-1411A1.pdf  DA-04-1411A1.txt

INFORMAL COMPLAINTS FILED BY INDEPENDENT PAYPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS AGAINST VARIOUS LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SEEKING REFUNDS OF END USER COMMON LINE CHARGES. Extend the deadline for converting End User Common Line (EUCL) informal complaints. Action by: the Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1450). EB  DA-04-1450A1.doc  DA-04-1450A1.pdf  DA-04-1450A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MILANO, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 02-177). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1282). MB  DA-04-1282A1.doc  DA-04-1282A1.pdf  DA-04-1282A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ANNISTON, AL. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-229). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/13/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1345). MB  DA-04-1345A1.doc  DA-04-1345A1.pdf  DA-04-1345A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, APPLETON, WI. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-185). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/11/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1316). MB  DA-04-1316A1.doc  DA-04-1316A1.pdf  DA-04-1316A1.txt

DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GREENWOOD, MS. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-187). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/13/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1346). MB  DA-04-1346A1.doc  DA-04-1346A1.pdf  DA-04-1346A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CREEDE, CO. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 04-194). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1284). MB  DA-04-1284A1.doc  DA-04-1284A1.pdf  DA-04-1284A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MAPLESVILLE, AL. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 03-5). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/12/2004. Reply Comments Due: 07/27/2004. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-1281). MB  DA-04-1281A1.doc  DA-04-1281A1.pdf  DA-04-1281A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, GLASGOW AND BOWLING GREEN, KY. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-42). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1283). MB  DA-04-1283A1.doc  DA-04-1283A1.pdf  DA-04-1283A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHASE CITY, VA, AND CREEDMOOR, AHOSKIE, GATESVILLE, AND NASHVILLE, NC. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-232). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-1285). MB  DA-04-1285A1.doc  DA-04-1285A1.pdf  DA-04-1285A1.txt

ERRATUM - NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS CORPORATION PROOPOSED KA-BAND/V-BAND HYBRID FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE NETWORK: APPLICATION AND AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE A GLOBAL SATELLITE SYSTEM EMPLOYING GEOSTATIONARY AND. Non-geostationary Satellites in the Fixed Satellite Service/Applications and Amendments to Applications For Authority to Operate a Geostationary Satellite in the Fixed Satellite Service. Issued Erratum to Letter, DA 04-1387, released May 18, 2003. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-247443A1.doc  DOC-247443A1.pdf  DOC-247443A1.txt