fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 221
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 20, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEWS RELEASES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED.. The Commission has released the report on the inquiries and complaints processed by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) during the third quarter of calendar year 2003. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Thomas Wyatt at (202) 418-1400.  DOC-241435A1.doc  DOC-241435A1.pdf  DOC-241435A1.txt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Report No: TEL-00733 Released: 11/20/2003. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-3725). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-03-3725A1.pdf  DA-03-3725A1.txt

Report No: 45616 Released: 11/20/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-241379A1.txt  DOC-241379A1.pdf

Report No: 25616 Released: 11/20/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-241377A1.txt  DOC-241377A1.pdf

Released: 11/20/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-241437A1.doc  DOC-241437A1.pdf  DOC-241437A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-241438A1.pdf  DOC-241438A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF AFN COMMUNICATIONS, LLC BY CITYNET FIBER NETWORK, LLC. (DA No. 03-3736). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Christi Shewman at (202) 418-1686  DA-03-3736A1.doc  DA-03-3736A1.pdf  DA-03-3736A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE PETITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE CELLULAR, INC. FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. (DA No. 03-3731). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Scott A. Mackoul at 202-418-7498, email: Scott.Mackoul@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-3731A1.doc  DA-03-3731A1.pdf  DA-03-3731A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE PETITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE CELLULAR, INC. FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. (DA No. 03-3730). (Dkt No 96-45). WCB. Contact: Scott A. Mackoul at (202) 418-7498, email: Scott.Mackoul@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-03-3730A1.doc  DA-03-3730A1.pdf  DA-03-3730A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. DAVID MICHELMAN AND AT&T WIRELESS PCS, LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO ASSIGN BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSES. (DA No. 03-3728) Oppositions Due: 01/02/04. Comments Due: 12/22/2003. Reply Comments Due: 01/09/2004. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-7240  DA-03-3728A1.doc  DA-03-3728A1.pdf  DA-03-3728A1.txt

Released: 11/20/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT UPPER AND LOWER PAGING BAND LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT. (DA No. 03-3724) Auction No. 48. WTB. Contact: FCC Form 159 and refunds: Gail Glasser or Tim Dates at (202) 418-0578. News Media Contact: Evan Baranoff or Michael Connelly at (202) 418-7142  DA-03-3724A1.doc  DA-03-3724A2.xls  DA-03-3724A3.xls  DA-03-3724A4.doc  DA-03-3724A5.doc  DA-03-3724A1.pdf  DA-03-3724A2.pdf  DA-03-3724A3.pdf  DA-03-3724A4.pdf  DA-03-3724A5.pdf  DA-03-3724A1.txt  DA-03-3724A2.txt  DA-03-3724A3.txt  DA-03-3724A4.txt  DA-03-3724A5.txt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TEXTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

AT&T CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3682). CGB  DA-03-3682A1.doc  DA-03-3682A1.pdf  DA-03-3682A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3691). CGB  DA-03-3691A1.doc  DA-03-3691A1.pdf  DA-03-3691A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3694). CGB  DA-03-3694A1.doc  DA-03-3694A1.pdf  DA-03-3694A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3692). CGB  DA-03-3692A1.doc  DA-03-3692A1.pdf  DA-03-3692A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3689). CGB  DA-03-3689A1.doc  DA-03-3689A1.pdf  DA-03-3689A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3688). CGB  DA-03-3688A1.doc  DA-03-3688A1.pdf  DA-03-3688A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3686). CGB  DA-03-3686A1.doc  DA-03-3686A1.pdf  DA-03-3686A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3696). CGB  DA-03-3696A1.doc  DA-03-3696A1.pdf  DA-03-3696A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3693). CGB  DA-03-3693A1.doc  DA-03-3693A1.pdf  DA-03-3693A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3687). CGB  DA-03-3687A1.doc  DA-03-3687A1.pdf  DA-03-3687A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3685). CGB  DA-03-3685A1.doc  DA-03-3685A1.pdf  DA-03-3685A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3683). CGB  DA-03-3683A1.doc  DA-03-3683A1.pdf  DA-03-3683A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Gorvernmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3697). CGB  DA-03-3697A1.doc  DA-03-3697A1.pdf  DA-03-3697A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3695). CGB  DA-03-3695A1.doc  DA-03-3695A1.pdf  DA-03-3695A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3690). CGB  DA-03-3690A1.doc  DA-03-3690A1.pdf  DA-03-3690A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3684). CGB  DA-03-3684A1.doc  DA-03-3684A1.pdf  DA-03-3684A1.txt

KNOLOGY, INC. V. GEORGIA POWER COMPANY. Granted in part, and denied in part the complaint filed by Knology, Inc. Ordered Georgia Power Company to refund $51,662.88 to Knology, Inc. within thirty days of the release of this Order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/14/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-292). EB  FCC-03-292A1.doc  FCC-03-292A1.pdf  FCC-03-292A1.txt

FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. V. VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. D/B/A VERIZON RHODE ISLAND. Granted the Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice. Dismissed the Petition for Temporary Stay with prejudice. Terminated the proceeding. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3727). EB  DA-03-3727A1.doc  DA-03-3727A1.pdf  DA-03-3727A1.txt

MODIFICATION OF PARTS 2 AND 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR UNLICENSED DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT APPROVAL. Issued Erratum correcting, FCC 03-223, released September 17, 2003. (Dkt No. 03-201). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 11/19/2003 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 03-3729). OET  DOC-241424A1.doc  DOC-241424A1.pdf  DOC-241424A1.txt

WEST HARVEY-DIXMOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147. Denied the request for review and affirmed SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3681). WCB  DA-03-3681A1.doc  DA-03-3681A1.pdf  DA-03-3681A1.txt

COLORADO CALLCOMM. Denied the Petition to Deny filed by ACS Investments, Inc. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-3726). WTB  DA-03-3726A1.doc  DA-03-3726A1.pdf  DA-03-3726A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 19, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 220:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

SPEECHES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

REMARKS OF MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, WASHINGTON, DC. CMMR. Remarks of FCC Chairman Powell on wireless local number portability  DOC-241423A1.doc  DOC-241423A1.pdf  DOC-241423A1.txt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TEXTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

PEGASUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Returned all three applications as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 03-3665). IB  DA-03-3665A1.doc  DA-03-3665A1.pdf  DA-03-3665A1.txt