Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 23 No. 49	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 12, 2004

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON RULES TO ELIMINATE SPAM FROM MOBILE PHONES. The Commission adopted a NPRM and FNPRM relating to protecting consumers from SPAM and unauthorized telemarketing calls on their mobile phones. News Release. (Dkt No 02-278, 04-53). Adopted: 03/11/2004. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Ruth Yodaiken at (202) 418-2512  DOC-244843A1.doc  DOC-244843A2.doc  DOC-244843A3.doc  DOC-244843A1.pdf  DOC-244843A2.pdf  DOC-244843A3.pdf  DOC-244843A1.txt  DOC-244843A2.txt  DOC-244843A3.txt

FCC AMENDS INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY IN STEP WITH MARKET CHANGES. U.S. Carriers and Consumers to Benefit. News Release. Adopted: 03/11/2004. News Media Contact: Linda L. Haller at (202) 418-1408, email: Linda.Haller@fcc.gov IB. Contact Alexandra Field at (202) 418-2064 or Gardner Foster (202) 418-1460  DOC-244845A1.doc  DOC-244845A2.doc  DOC-244845A3.doc  DOC-244845A4.doc  DOC-244845A1.pdf  DOC-244845A2.pdf  DOC-244845A3.pdf  DOC-244845A4.pdf  DOC-244845A1.txt  DOC-244845A2.txt  DOC-244845A3.txt  DOC-244845A4.txt

FCC TO ASSESS WHETHER BROADBAND NETWORKS ARE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL AMERICANS. FCC Inquiry to Measure Deployment of Broadband Networks. News Release. Adopted: 03/11/2004. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoris@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Regina Brown at (202) 418-7400  DOC-244841A1.doc  DOC-244841A2.doc  DOC-244841A3.doc  DOC-244841A4.doc  DOC-244841A1.pdf  DOC-244841A2.pdf  DOC-244841A3.pdf  DOC-244841A4.pdf  DOC-244841A1.txt  DOC-244841A2.txt  DOC-244841A3.txt  DOC-244841A4.txt

FCC ELIMINATES RULES IN ORDER TO EXPAND LONG DISTANCE COMPETITION. The FCC acted to improve telephone service for consumers by eliminating certain of the FCC's "operate independently" rules. News Release. Adopted: 03/11/2004. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: Michael.Balmoirs@fcc.gov WCB  DOC-244842A1.doc  DOC-244842A2.doc  DOC-244842A3.doc  DOC-244842A4.doc  DOC-244842A5.doc  DOC-244842A1.pdf  DOC-244842A2.pdf  DOC-244842A3.pdf  DOC-244842A4.pdf  DOC-244842A5.pdf  DOC-244842A1.txt  DOC-244842A2.txt  DOC-244842A3.txt  DOC-244842A4.txt  DOC-244842A5.txt

COMMISSION PROPOSES STATUTORY MAXIMUM FORFEITURE OF $247,500 AGAINST CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS FOR APPARENT VIOLATIONS OF INDENCY RULE. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Janice Wise or William Freedman (202) 418-7450  DOC-244908A1.doc  DOC-244908A1.pdf  DOC-244908A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-244913A1.doc  DOC-244913A1.pdf  DOC-244913A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 04-689). IB  DA-04-689A1.doc  DA-04-689A1.pdf  DA-04-689A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU TO HOST MYIBFS LICENSING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION. (DA No. 04-667). IB. Contact: Mary Jane Solomon at (202) 418-0593, email: MaryJane.Solomon@fcc.gov  DA-04-667A1.doc  DA-04-667A1.pdf  DA-04-667A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00200 Released: 03/12/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 04-688) Action Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-04-688A1.pdf  DA-04-688A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00768S Released: 03/12/2004. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-244892A1.pdf  DOC-244892A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00199 Released: 03/12/2004. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-244891A1.pdf  DOC-244891A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. FALCON BROADBAND, INC., FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM CERTIFICATION. (DA No. 04-695). MB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418-7200  DA-04-695A1.doc  DA-04-695A1.pdf  DA-04-695A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. CLOSED GROUPS OF PENDING LOW POWER FM MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 04-679). MB. Contact: Stephen Svab at (202) 418-2700, John Grizzle at (202) 418-2700, Electronic Filing: (202) 418-2MMB  DA-04-679A1.doc  DA-04-679A2.xls  DA-04-679A1.pdf  DA-04-679A2.pdf  DA-04-679A1.txt  DA-04-679A2.txt

Report No: 45691 Released: 03/12/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-244814A1.txt  DOC-244814A1.pdf

Report No: 25691 Released: 03/12/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-244815A1.txt  DOC-244815A1.pdf

Released: 03/12/2004. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-244886A1.pdf  DOC-244886A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU INITIATES PROCEEDING TO CONSIDER THE ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PETITION TO REDEFINE RURAL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE AREAS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. (DA No. 04-686). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-686A1.doc  DA-04-686A1.pdf  DA-04-686A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. IN THE MATTER OF ACCESS CHARGE REFORM, PRICE CAP PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS, TRANSPORT RATE STRUCTURE AND PRICING, END USER COMMON LINE CHARGES , NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 04-691). (Dkt No 91-213, 94-1, 95-72, 96-262). WCB. Contact: Marvin Sacks at (202) 418-1520  DA-04-691A1.doc  DA-04-691A1.pdf  DA-04-691A1.txt

Report No: CWS-04-26 Released: 03/12/2004. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-244869A1.pdf  DOC-244869A1.txt

Released: 03/12/2004. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU OPENS FILING WINDOW FOR PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE INDEPENDENT DATABASE OF SITE REGISTRATIONS BY LICENSEES IN THE 71-76 GHZ, 81-86 GHZ AND 92-95 GHZ BANDS. (DA No. 04-672). (Dkt No 02-146). WTB. Contact: John Spencer at (202) 418-1896, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-04-672A1.doc  DA-04-672A1.pdf  DA-04-672A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Govermental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-644). CGB  DA-04-644A1.doc  DA-04-644A1.pdf  DA-04-644A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-638). CGB  DA-04-638A1.doc  DA-04-638A1.pdf  DA-04-638A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-639). CGB  DA-04-639A1.doc  DA-04-639A1.pdf  DA-04-639A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-640). CGB  DA-04-640A1.doc  DA-04-640A1.pdf  DA-04-640A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-641). CGB  DA-04-641A1.doc  DA-04-641A1.pdf  DA-04-641A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-642). CGB  DA-04-642A1.doc  DA-04-642A1.pdf  DA-04-642A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-646). CGB  DA-04-646A1.doc  DA-04-646A1.pdf  DA-04-646A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-648). CGB  DA-04-648A1.doc  DA-04-648A1.pdf  DA-04-648A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-650). CGB  DA-04-650A1.doc  DA-04-650A1.pdf  DA-04-650A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-651). CGB  DA-04-651A1.doc  DA-04-651A1.pdf  DA-04-651A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-643). CGB  DA-04-643A1.doc  DA-04-643A1.pdf  DA-04-643A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-645). CGB  DA-04-645A1.doc  DA-04-645A1.pdf  DA-04-645A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-647). CGB  DA-04-647A1.doc  DA-04-647A1.pdf  DA-04-647A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-653). CGB  DA-04-653A1.doc  DA-04-653A1.pdf  DA-04-653A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-654). CGB  DA-04-654A1.doc  DA-04-654A1.pdf  DA-04-654A1.txt

WORLDCOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-652). CGB  DA-04-652A1.doc  DA-04-652A1.pdf  DA-04-652A1.txt

APCC SERVICES INC. ET AL V. TELSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC. Granted Request for an extension of time. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau:. Adopted: 03/11/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-682). EB  DA-04-682A1.doc  DA-04-682A1.pdf  DA-04-682A1.txt

NATURE TONE HEALTH PRODUCTS. Issued an Official citation to Nature Tone Health Products, Spring, Texas for violation of the TCPA and the Commission's rules regarding unsolicited fax advertising. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 04-684). EB  DA-04-684A1.doc  DA-04-684A1.pdf  DA-04-684A1.txt

AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC/CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC./CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Notified Clear Channel that it is apparently liable for a total monetary forfeiture in the amount of $247,500 for willfully and repeatedly broadcasting indecent material. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2004 by NALF. (FCC No. 04-47). EB  FCC-04-47A1.doc  FCC-04-47A2.doc  FCC-04-47A3.doc  FCC-04-47A4.doc  FCC-04-47A1.pdf  FCC-04-47A2.pdf  FCC-04-47A3.pdf  FCC-04-47A4.pdf  FCC-04-47A1.txt  FCC-04-47A2.txt  FCC-04-47A3.txt  FCC-04-47A4.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. Proposed to adopt revisions to the Part 11 rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) that will allow wireless cable television systems to provide EAS alerts to their subscribers in a more efficient and less burdensome manner. (Dkt No. 04-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/04/2004 by NPRM. (FCC No. 04-46). EB  FCC-04-46A1.doc  FCC-04-46A1.pdf  FCC-04-46A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SHINER, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 01-105). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-548). MB  DA-04-548A1.doc  DA-04-548A1.pdf  DA-04-548A1.txt

WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OF CINCINNATI. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-681). MB  DA-04-681A1.doc  DA-04-681A1.pdf  DA-04-681A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CARO AND CASS CITY, MI. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 01-33). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-611). MB  DA-04-611A1.doc  DA-04-611A1.pdf  DA-04-611A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BRAZIL AND SPENCER, IN. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-192). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-609). MB  DA-04-609A1.doc  DA-04-609A1.pdf  DA-04-609A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FLORENCE, QUINBY, GREELEYVILLE, AND WEDGEFIELD, SC AND SAVANNAH, GA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 03-35). Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by R&O. (DA No. 04-610). MB  DA-04-610A1.doc  DA-04-610A1.pdf  DA-04-610A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PITTSFIELD AND EASTHAMPTON, MA AND MALTA, NY. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-67). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 05/03/2004. Reply Comments Due: 05/18/2004. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by NPRM. (DA No. 04-608). MB  DA-04-608A1.doc  DA-04-608A1.pdf  DA-04-608A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, OREGON AND WASHINGTON. Ordered Saga Broadcasting Corp., licensee of Station KAFE(FM), Bellingham, Washington, to SHOW CAUSE why its license should not be modified. By Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 02-136). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-607). MB  DA-04-607A1.doc  DA-04-607A1.pdf  DA-04-607A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, OREGON AND WASHINGTON. Ordered First Broadcasting Investment Partners, LLC ("First Broadcasting"), the licensee of Station KLLM, Forks, Washington, to SHOW CAUSE why its license should not be modified. By Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 02-136). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/10/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-606). MB  DA-04-606A1.doc  DA-04-606A1.pdf  DA-04-606A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 2 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO REALIGN THE 76-81- GHZ BAND AND THE FREQUENCY RANGE ABOVE 95 GHZ CONSISTENT WITH INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION CHANGES. Issued Erratum correcting minor errors in Report and Order, FCC 04-20, released February 12, 2004. (Dkt No. 99-261, 03-102). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 03/11/2004 by ERRATUM. OET  DOC-244880A1.doc  DOC-244880A1.pdf  DOC-244880A1.txt

FCC INTERNET POLICY WORKING GROUP TO HOLD SECOND SOLUTIONS SUMMIT ON FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2004. News Release. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 or Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB. Contact Kelly Jones at (202) 418-7078 or TTY: (202) 418- 7172, email: Kelly.Jones@fcc.gov  DOC-244851A1.doc  DOC-244851A1.pdf  DOC-244851A1.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON IMPOSITION OF MANDATORY MINIMUM INFORMATION SHARING REQUIREMENTS ON TELCOS. Adjustments to customer account record exchange (CARE) system could improve billing accuracy. News Release. (Dkt No 02-386). (FCC No. 04-50). News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Nancy Stevenson at (202) 418-2512  DOC-244844A1.doc  DOC-244844A1.pdf  DOC-244844A1.txt

COMMISSIONER COPPS CALLS FOR AN "ALWAYS-ON" CAMPAIGN FOR CONSUMERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Paul Margie: (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-244855A1.doc  DOC-244855A2.doc  DOC-244855A1.pdf  DOC-244855A2.pdf  DOC-244855A1.txt  DOC-244855A2.txt

Report No: 473 Released: 03/11/2004. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-244883A1.pdf  DOC-244883A1.txt

Released: 03/11/2004. FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR MARCH 18, 2004 SOLUTIONS SUMMIT ON 911/E911 ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET-BASED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. WTB  DOC-244849A1.doc  DOC-244849A1.pdf  DOC-244849A1.txt