fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 23 No. 205
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 28, 2004


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN POWELL PRAISES STRONG UNIVERSAL SERVICE ENFORCEMENT ACTION. STMT. Adopted: 10/28/2004. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 EB  DOC-253674A1.doc  DOC-253674A1.pdf  DOC-253674A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00846 Released: 10/28/2004. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 04-3421). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-04-3421A1.pdf  DA-04-3421A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00050 Released: 10/28/2004. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-253689A1.pdf  DOC-253689A1.txt

Report No: 45850 Released: 10/28/2004. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-253634A2.txt  DOC-253634A1.pdf

Report No: 25850 Released: 10/28/2004. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-253632A2.txt  DOC-253632A1.pdf

Released: 10/28/2004. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-253680A1.pdf  DOC-253680A1.txt

Released: 10/28/2004. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 04-3409). WCB. Contact: Tracey L. Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1558  DA-04-3409A1.doc  DA-04-3409A1.pdf  DA-04-3409A1.txt

Released: 10/28/2004. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE PETITION OF THE OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR EXPEDITED DECISION FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL NUMBERING OPTIMIZATION MEASURES. (DA No. 04-3420). (Dkt No 99-200) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 11/29/2004. Reply Comments Due: 12/14/2004. WCB. Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-7400, email: Marilyn.Jones@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-04-3420A1.doc  DA-04-3420A1.pdf  DA-04-3420A1.txt

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AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3448). CGB  DA-04-3448A1.doc  DA-04-3448A1.pdf  DA-04-3448A1.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: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3396). CGB  DA-04-3396A1.doc  DA-04-3396A1.pdf  DA-04-3396A1.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: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3392). CGB  DA-04-3392A1.doc  DA-04-3392A1.pdf  DA-04-3392A1.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: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3393). CGB  DA-04-3393A1.doc  DA-04-3393A1.pdf  DA-04-3393A1.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: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3391). CGB  DA-04-3391A1.doc  DA-04-3391A1.pdf  DA-04-3391A1.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: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3390). CGB  DA-04-3390A1.doc  DA-04-3390A1.pdf  DA-04-3390A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3416). CGB  DA-04-3416A1.doc  DA-04-3416A1.pdf  DA-04-3416A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3399). CGB  DA-04-3399A1.doc  DA-04-3399A1.pdf  DA-04-3399A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3400). CGB  DA-04-3400A1.doc  DA-04-3400A1.pdf  DA-04-3400A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3401). CGB  DA-04-3401A1.doc  DA-04-3401A1.pdf  DA-04-3401A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3402). CGB  DA-04-3402A1.doc  DA-04-3402A1.pdf  DA-04-3402A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3403). CGB  DA-04-3403A1.doc  DA-04-3403A1.pdf  DA-04-3403A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3404). CGB  DA-04-3404A1.doc  DA-04-3404A1.pdf  DA-04-3404A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3405). CGB  DA-04-3405A1.doc  DA-04-3405A1.pdf  DA-04-3405A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3406). CGB  DA-04-3406A1.doc  DA-04-3406A1.pdf  DA-04-3406A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3407). CGB  DA-04-3407A1.doc  DA-04-3407A1.pdf  DA-04-3407A1.txt

TON SERVICES, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-3353). EB  DA-04-3353A1.doc  DA-04-3353A1.pdf  DA-04-3353A1.txt

WARD F. DEAN. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Ward F. Dean for operating a radio station without Commission authorization and refusal to allow an inspection of his radio station by Commission agents. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-3328). EB , EB  DA-04-3328A1.doc  DA-04-3328A1.pdf  DA-04-3328A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 15 REGARDING NEW REQUIREMENTS AND MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR ACCESS BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS/CARRIER CURRENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS. Adopted rules for broadband over power lines to increase competition and promote broadband service to all Americans. (Dkt No. 03-104 , 04-37). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/14/2004 by R&O. (FCC No. 04-245). OET  FCC-04-245A1.doc  FCC-04-245A2.doc  FCC-04-245A3.doc  FCC-04-245A4.doc  FCC-04-245A5.doc  FCC-04-245A1.pdf  FCC-04-245A2.pdf  FCC-04-245A3.pdf  FCC-04-245A4.pdf  FCC-04-245A5.pdf  FCC-04-245A1.txt  FCC-04-245A2.txt  FCC-04-245A3.txt  FCC-04-245A4.txt  FCC-04-245A5.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 27, 2004, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 204:

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Released: 10/27/2004. APPLICATION OF NEW SKIES SATELLITES N.V. (TRANSFEROR) AND NEW SKIES SATELLITES B.V. (TRANSFEREE) TRANSFER CONTROL OF FCC LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS HELD BY NEW SKIES SATELLITES N.V. AND NEW SKIES NETWORKS, INC. (DA No. 04-3419). (Dkt No 04-247). IB  DA-04-3419A1.doc  DA-04-3419A1.pdf  DA-04-3419A1.txt

Released: 10/27/2004. APPLICATIONS OF COMSAT GENERAL CORPORATION, LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, COMSAT NEW SERVICES, INC., INTELSAT LLC, AND INTELSAT MTC LLC TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS AND REQUEST FOR A DECLARATORY RULING ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (DA No. 04-3418). (Dkt No 04-235). IB  DA-04-3418A1.doc  DA-04-3418A1.pdf  DA-04-3418A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL REMARKS AT WISPCON, OCTOBER 27, 2004, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, "WISPS: BRINGING THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND TO RURAL AMERICA". OCH  DOC-253686A1.doc  DOC-253686A1.pdf  DOC-253686A1.txt

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PETITIONS FOR FORBEARANCE OF THE VERIZON TELEPHONE COMPANIES, SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC., QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC., BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. The FCC further spurs advanced fiber optic network deployment. (Dkt No. 01-338 , 03-235). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/22/2004 by MO&O. (FCC No. 04-254). WCB  FCC-04-254A1.doc  FCC-04-254A2.doc  FCC-04-254A3.doc  FCC-04-254A4.doc  FCC-04-254A5.doc  FCC-04-254A6.doc  FCC-04-254A1.pdf  FCC-04-254A2.pdf  FCC-04-254A3.pdf  FCC-04-254A4.pdf  FCC-04-254A5.pdf  FCC-04-254A6.pdf  FCC-04-254A1.txt  FCC-04-254A2.txt  FCC-04-254A3.txt  FCC-04-254A4.txt  FCC-04-254A5.txt  FCC-04-254A6.txt