fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 201
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 17, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00588 Released: 10/17/2002. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-2719). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-02-2719A1.pdf  DA-02-2719A1.txt

Report No: 45342 Released: 10/17/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-227429A1.txt

Report No: 25342 Released: 10/17/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-227446A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC FORMS 1210 AND 1240 NOW AVAILABLE Erratum correcting the figure to be entered on Lines I5 and J5 of FCC Form 1210 from 1.0614, as stated in the October 9 release of DA 02-2581, to 1.0106. MB. Contact: Vanessa Stallings at (202) 418-2367  DOC-227457A1.doc  DOC-227457A1.pdf  DOC-227457A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 PUBLIC NOTICES). OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe at (202) 418-0310  DOC-227474A1.doc  DOC-227474A2.doc  DOC-227474A1.pdf  DOC-227474A2.pdf  DOC-227474A1.txt  DOC-227474A2.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-227423A1.pdf  DOC-227423A1.txt

Report No: NCD-721 Released: 10/17/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-226945A1.doc  DOC-226945A1.pdf  DOC-226945A1.txt

Report No: NCD-722 Released: 10/17/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-227455A1.doc  DOC-227455A1.pdf  DOC-227455A1.txt

Report No: NCD-720 Released: 10/17/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SBC ADVANCED SOLUTIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-227454A1.doc  DOC-227454A1.pdf  DOC-227454A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON NETWORK TELEPHONE CORPORATION APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-2718). Comments Due: 10/31/2002. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2718A1.doc  DA-02-2718A1.pdf  DA-02-2718A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. COMMENT SOUGHT ON CENTURYTEL WIRELESS INC. AND CENTURYTEL INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF CELLULAR CROSS-INTEREST RULE. (DA No. 02-2723). (Dkt No 02-325) Oppositions Due: December 2, 2002. Comments Due: 11/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/09/2002. WTB. Contact: Lauren Kravitz or Erin McGrath at (202) 418-7240  DA-02-2723A1.doc  DA-02-2723A1.pdf  DA-02-2723A1.txt

Released: 10/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSAL TO REVISE MULTICHANNEL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE RULES. (DA No. 02-2732). Comments Due: 11/14/2002. Reply Comments Due: 11/21/2002. WTB. Contact: Charles M. Oliver at 9202) 418-1325, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-02-2732A1.doc  DA-02-2732A1.pdf  DA-02-2732A1.txt

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MCLEODUSA. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2680). CGB  DA-02-2680A1.doc  DA-02-2680A1.pdf  DA-02-2680A1.txt

MCLEOD USA. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2640). CGB  DA-02-2640A1.doc  DA-02-2640A1.pdf  DA-02-2640A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complant regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2651). CGB  DA-02-2651A1.doc  DA-02-2651A1.pdf  DA-02-2651A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2650). CGB  DA-02-2650A1.doc  DA-02-2650A1.pdf  DA-02-2650A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2649). CGB  DA-02-2649A1.doc  DA-02-2649A1.pdf  DA-02-2649A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affiars Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2648). CGB  DA-02-2648A1.doc  DA-02-2648A1.pdf  DA-02-2648A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2647). CGB  DA-02-2647A1.doc  DA-02-2647A1.pdf  DA-02-2647A1.txt

NETWORK PLUS. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2636). CGB  DA-02-2636A1.doc  DA-02-2636A1.pdf  DA-02-2636A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2645). CGB  DA-02-2645A1.doc  DA-02-2645A1.pdf  DA-02-2645A1.txt

LDMI TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2639). CGB  DA-02-2639A1.doc  DA-02-2639A1.pdf  DA-02-2639A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2644). CGB  DA-02-2644A1.doc  DA-02-2644A1.pdf  DA-02-2644A1.txt

LEAST COST ROUTING, INC.. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change in subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Depty Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2642). CGB  DA-02-2642A1.doc  DA-02-2642A1.pdf  DA-02-2642A1.txt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, INC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2641). CGB  DA-02-2641A1.doc  DA-02-2641A1.pdf  DA-02-2641A1.txt

WEBNET, INC. Granted complaint against WebNet regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2684). CGB  DA-02-2684A1.doc  DA-02-2684A1.pdf  DA-02-2684A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2655). CGB  DA-02-2655A1.doc  DA-02-2655A1.pdf  DA-02-2655A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2654). CGB  DA-02-2654A1.doc  DA-02-2654A1.pdf  DA-02-2654A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2653). CGB  DA-02-2653A1.doc  DA-02-2653A1.pdf  DA-02-2653A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2652). CGB  DA-02-2652A1.doc  DA-02-2652A1.pdf  DA-02-2652A1.txt

AMERICAN PHONE SERVICES CORP.. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2643). CGB  DA-02-2643A1.doc  DA-02-2643A1.pdf  DA-02-2643A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted complaint against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2688). CGB  DA-02-2688A1.doc  DA-02-2688A1.pdf  DA-02-2688A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted complaint against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief. Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2689). CGB  DA-02-2689A1.doc  DA-02-2689A1.pdf  DA-02-2689A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted complaint against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2685). CGB  DA-02-2685A1.doc  DA-02-2685A1.pdf  DA-02-2685A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Resolved complaint against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2687). CGB  DA-02-2687A1.doc  DA-02-2687A1.pdf  DA-02-2687A1.txt

CABLE & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2646). CGB  DA-02-2646A1.doc  DA-02-2646A1.pdf  DA-02-2646A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted complaint filed against WorldCom regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2686). CGB  DA-02-2686A1.doc  DA-02-2686A1.pdf  DA-02-2686A1.txt

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change in subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2638). CGB  DA-02-2638A1.doc  DA-02-2638A1.pdf  DA-02-2638A1.txt

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint against Qwest regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2679). CGB  DA-02-2679A1.doc  DA-02-2679A1.pdf  DA-02-2679A1.txt

TELEUNO INTERNATIONAL. Grantd the complaint against TeleUno regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2681). CGB  DA-02-2681A1.doc  DA-02-2681A1.pdf  DA-02-2681A1.txt

UKI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted complaint filed against UKI regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2683). CGB  DA-02-2683A1.doc  DA-02-2683A1.pdf  DA-02-2683A1.txt

LEAST COST ROUTING. Granted complaint filed against Least Cost regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2677). CGB  DA-02-2677A1.doc  DA-02-2677A1.pdf  DA-02-2677A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2637). CGB  DA-02-2637A1.doc  DA-02-2637A1.pdf  DA-02-2637A1.txt

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. Granted complaint filed against WCSS regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2678). CGB  DA-02-2678A1.doc  DA-02-2678A1.pdf  DA-02-2678A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted complaint against America's Digital regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2682). CGB  DA-02-2682A1.doc  DA-02-2682A1.pdf  DA-02-2682A1.txt

YESTEL, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree terminating an investigation regarding unauthorized preferred carrier conversions by Yestel, Inc. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2697). EB  DA-02-2697A1.doc  DA-02-2697A1.pdf  DA-02-2697A1.txt

FAITH BIBLE COLLEGE, INC. Cancelled the forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 against Faith Bible College, Inc., and admonished licensee of Station WTGF-FM, Milton, FL for failure to maintain operational EAS equipment in violation of Section 11.35(a) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/15/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2665). EB  DA-02-2665A1.doc  DA-02-2665A1.pdf  DA-02-2665A1.txt

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL. Granted petition for recertification filed by CDPUC with respect to cable systems operated by Cablevision Systems of Connecticut, L.P. and Cablevision Systems of Southern Connecticut, L.P. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/09/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2693). MB  DA-02-2693A1.doc  DA-02-2693A1.pdf  DA-02-2693A1.txt

APPLICATION OF NETWORK NONDUPLICATION, SYNDICATED EXCLUSIVITY AND SPORTS BLACKOUT RULES PURSUANT TO SATELLITE HOME VIEWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999.. Denied EchoStar's and DirecTV's Petition for Reconsideration. Denied in part and granted in part the Sports Leagues' Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 00-2). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/10/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-287). MB  FCC-02-287A1.doc  FCC-02-287A1.pdf  FCC-02-287A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 16, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 200:

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ACCESS 220, LLC. Granted Access 220's Waiver Request. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2717). WTB  DA-02-2717A1.doc  DA-02-2717A1.pdf  DA-02-2717A1.txt

ATLANTIC MICROSYSTEMS, INC. Denied the Petitions to Deny filed by Stanley Community College and Wireless One of North Carolina, L.L.C., Wireless Properties of Virginia, Inc. and Communications Ventures, Inc. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/10/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2632). WTB  DA-02-2632A1.doc  DA-02-2632A1.pdf  DA-02-2632A1.txt