DAILY DIGEST

Vol. 18, No. 96                                               May 20,1999

FCC INTERNET WEB SITE TO BE UNAVAILABLE INTERMITTENTLY THIS WEEKEND. May 22, 1999 and May 23, 1999. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball (202) 418-0500. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/News_Releases/1999/nrmc9031.html

Report No: NCD-281. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-282. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-277. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION.Re: Network Change Short Term Notification Received. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-280. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION NETWORK. Contact: Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-283. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK BUREAU CHANGE NOTIFICATION. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-278. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Report No: NCD-279. Released: May 20, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION RE: NETWORK CHANGE SHORT TERM CERTIFICATION RECEIVED. Contact: Network Services Division: Ginny Kennedy at (202) 418-2328.

Released: May 20, 1999. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG:.Public Reference Log: 05/19/99. Contact: Public Reference Room: (202) 418-1933. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/Tariffs/combined/tt051999.pdf

PAXSON NEW YORK LICENSE, INC. Petition for special relief for modification of the television market of Station WBPT(TV), Bridgeport, Connecticut, to include certain communities in the Hartford-New Haven ADI is granted in part and denied in part. Action by Deputy Chief. Adopted: May 17, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-947). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990947.wp

GALAXY CABLEVISION. Unopposed complaint of L.O. Telecast, L.L.C for must-carry of FXU(TV), Live Oak, Florida, granted. Action by Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: May 17, 1999. (DA No. 99-946). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990946.wp

JONES INTERCABLE. Denied complaints filed against the cable programming services tier rate charged by Jones Intercable in Calvert County, MD. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-956). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990956.wp

J0NES INTERCABLE. Denied complaints filed against the cable programming services tier rate charged by Jones Intercable in Village of South Elgin, IL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-957). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990957.wp

JONES INTERCABLE. Denied complaint filed against the February 1, 1995 rate increase for the cable programming services tier in the Village of Richton Park, IL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-955). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990955.wp

SUBURBAN CABLE TV. Denied complaint filed against the January 1, 1995 cable programming service tier rate increase and dismissed earlier complaint as untimely in Ventnor, NJ ). Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-961). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990961.wp

KING VIDEO CABLE COMPANY. Denied complaint filed against the May 15, 1994 cable programming service tier rate increase in Valley Springs, CA. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-960). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990960.wp

SUBURBAN CABLE TV COMPANY, INC. Granted to the extent indicated herein a complaint and dismissed a complaint filed against Suburban Cable TV Company, Inc. cable programming service tier rate in Absecon, NJ. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division. Adopted: May 18, 1999. by Order. (DA No. 99-952). CSB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/da990952.wp

COMMISSION ACTS TO INCREASE COMPETITION TO CABLE TV BY APPROVING ADDITIONAL DBS CAPACITY FOR ECHOSTAR. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball (202) 418-0500. IB Contact: International Bureau Contact: Linda Haller at (202) 418-1408 and Doug Webbink at (202) 418-1494. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/News_Releases/1999/nrin9019.html

PRESS STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD AND COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS. Re: ITTA Petition for Forbearance. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek932.html

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON GRANT OF ECHOSTAR/MCI TRANSFER APPLICATION. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball (202) 418-0500. OPA. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Kennard/Statements/stwek931.html

Released: May 19, 1999. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ISSUES LETTER TO SBC REGARDING ITS JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS TREATMENT OF INTERNET TRAFFIC (ASD 99-30). (DA No. 99-912). Contact: Chuck Needy at (202) 418-0855, TTY: (202) 418-0484.

Report No: 1412. Released: May 19, 1999. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS.Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. Contact: Cable Services Bureau: (202) 418-7000.

Report No: D-1044. Released: May 19, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990519.pdf

Report No: D-1044-A. Released: May 19, 1999. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/md990519.pdf

Report No: D-1044-B. Released: May 19, 1999. FCC ANNOUNCES GRANT OF MDS AUTHORIZATIONS. Contact: Credit and Debit Management Center: Regina Dorsey at (202) 418-1995, Legal and Licensing Information, Mass Media Bureau: Charles Dziedzic at (202) 418-1600, Sharon Bertelsen at (202) 418-7057 or Nazifa Naim at (202) 418-7059.

Released: May 19, 1999. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR FILING PAPER DOCUMENTS IS EFFECTIVE TODAY. Contact: Office of the Secretary: Andra Cunningham at (202) 418-0300.

Released: May 19, 1999. GENERAL INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED FOR PUBLIC FORUM ON A NEW FCC FOR THE 21ST CENTURY MAY 20TH INDUSTRY FORUM.Stephen Klitzman at (202) 418-1913, TTY: (202) 418-2555; June 2nd Consumer, State and Local Government Forum Ellen Blackler at (202) 418-0491, TTY: (202) 418-0485; June 11th Academic and Organizational Experts Forum Lisa Sockett at (202) 418-2668, TTY: (202) 418-1169, News Media Contacts: David Fiske or Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0500, TTY: (202) 418-2555, or email newfcc@fcc.gov. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1999/pnmc9038.html

Report No: 229. Released: May 19, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/pnwl9121.pdf

Released: May 19, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU TO CONDUCT MORE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS. (DA No. 99-949).

ALAMOSA PCS LLC. Granted application requesting a Commission determination that it is an exempt telecommunications company (ETC)1. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: May 19, 1999. by Letter. (DA No. 99-959). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da990959.wp

NORTH AMERICAN POWER BROKERS, INC. Issued Letter to Jeff DeWeese, Vice President, North American Power Brokers, Inc. letter granting Application for determination of ETC status. Action by Chief, Network Services Division. by Letter. (DA No. 99-958). CCB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/da990958.wp

MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Denied the Application for Review filed by the National Association for Better Broadcasting (NABB) and affirmed decision by the International Bureau finding MCI Telecommunications Corporation qualified to receive a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) license. Action by the Commission. Adopted: May 19, 1999. by MO&O. (FCC No. 99-110). IB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/fcc99110.wp

NEXTBAND COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Denied the Petition of Nextband Communications for Authority to Construct and Operate Local Multipoint Distribution Services in Multiple Basic Trading Areas. Action by Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: May 19, 1999. by Order on Recon. (DA No. 99-802). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990802.wp

IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 309(J) AND 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. Promotion of Spectrum Efficient Technologies on Certain Part 90 Frequencies (RM 9332)/Establishment of Public Service Radio Pool in the Private Mobile Frequencies Below 800 MHz (RM 9405) - /Granted Request for Extension of Time to File Comments filed by the Land Mobile Communications Council on May 12, 1999. Extended Comments Date to August 2, 1999, and Reply Comments Date to September 16, 1999 Order. Dkt No.: WT- 99-87. Action by Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division. Adopted: May 19, 1999. (DA No. 99-950). WTB Internet URL: http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/da990950.wp