Headlines 2001

12-24-03
Loral Skynet do Brasil
Comment : In this Order, we add the Estrela do Sul 1 satellite, licensed by Brazil, to be located at the 63 W.L. orbit location, to the "Permitted Space Station List," with conditions [Acrobat|Word|Text]

12-17-01
FCC Releases Order on Streamlining Procedures for Submarine Cable Landing Licenses.
[ News Release ] [ Report and Order]

12-10-01
Bureau denies Atlantic Tele-Network request to waive the transition deadline of January 1, 2002, for the applicable benchmark rate of 23 cents on the U.S.-Guyana route.
[order]

11-27-01
FCC Launches Consumer Education Initiative for U.S. International Calling
At the FCC's October 11, 2001 Agenda Meeting, the International Bureau and the Consumer Information Bureau made a joint presentation on recent trends in U.S. international calling for residential customers, emphasizing how consumers can take advantage of inexpensive international calling rates available in the marketplace. One positive trend is that consumer rates have been decreasing on average and more consumers are using discount plans than ever before. Moreover, with optional calling plans, dial-around, and pre-paid phone cards, low rates are available to all consumers, regardless of their calling volumes. Basic rates, however, remain a issue. Many consumers still use basic rates, and basic rates are higher than at any time in the past ten years. In accordance with the Commission's emphasis on consumer education, the Consumer Information Bureau has begun a campaign to educate consumers regarding inexpensive international calling options. The Consumer Information Bureau has created and begun distributing a consumer information brochure in a number of languages. Contact: Rosemary Kimball, Consumer Information Bureau, 418-0511, or Mark Uretsky, International Bureau 418-1409.

11-27-01
Planning and Negotiations Division's "2001 Report on International Negotiations, Specturm Policy, and Notifications"
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10-18-01
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. On October 15, 2001 the Bureau released an order modifying, on its own motion, the STA granted to Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. in September 2001. The STA now requires the DARS licensee to provide technical information and a DARS point of contact to MDS and ITFS licensed facilities. Contact: Alyssa Roberts.
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XM Radio, Inc.: On October 15, 2001 the Bureau released an order modifying, on its own motion, the STA granted to XM Radio in September 2001. The STA now requires the DARS licensee to provide technical information and a DARS point of contact to MDS and ITFS licensed facilities. Contact: Alyssa Roberts.
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10-26-01
Commissioner Copps statement on Alteration of GE-SES Merger Approval.
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10-11-01
The International Bureau granted the applications of General Electric Capital Corporation and SES Global S.A. for consent to transfer control of GE American Communications, Inc. and Columbia Communications Corporation to SES Global.
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06-29-01
IB releases year-end Circuit Status Report for U.S. Facilities-Based International Carriers reflecting steady growth in capacity use.
[News Release]

06-01-01
On May 24, 2001, the FCC proposed modifying the 36.0-51.4 GHz spectrum band plan to reflect decisions reached at the 2000 World Radiocommunication Conference. This Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks to provide satellite and terrestrial operators greater certainty about the scope of operations.
[Document]

05-29-01
On May 25, 2001, eight orders were released that relate to the first Ka-band processing round. The Commission adopted four of these orders; the International Bureau adopted four on delegated authority. These orders address most of the outstanding issues pertaining to the first Ka-band processing round and will allow the Bureau to focus on pending second-round applications.
[Ka-band First Round Page]

05-04-01
International Detariffing Order Takes Effect, 9-Month Transition Period Begins.
[News Release | (Order: Word | Text ) | Notice )]

04-30-01
FCC approves Deutsche Telekom / VoiceStream / Powertel request to transer control of licenses.
[News Release | Order | Transaction Team Site ]

02-09-01
The Internation Bureau has invited public comment on issues pertaining to provision of 911 emergency-calling services via satellite.
[Public Notice]