fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 228
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 26, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 45369 Released: 11/26/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-228888A1.txt

Report No: 25369 Released: 11/26/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-228897A1.txt

Report No: AUCT81-7 Released: 11/26/2002. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MB  DOC-228831A1.doc  DOC-228831A1.pdf  DOC-228831A1.txt

Released: 11/26/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe 202-418-0310  DOC-228908A1.doc  DOC-228908A1.pdf  DOC-228908A1.txt

Report No: NCD-729 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228901A1.doc  DOC-228901A1.pdf  DOC-228901A1.txt

Report No: NCD-728 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228900A1.doc  DOC-228900A1.pdf  DOC-228900A1.txt

Report No: NCD-730 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228902A1.doc  DOC-228902A1.pdf  DOC-228902A1.txt

Report No: NCD-731 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228903A1.doc  DOC-228903A1.pdf  DOC-228903A1.txt

Report No: NCD-732 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228904A1.doc  DOC-228904A1.pdf  DOC-228904A1.txt

Report No: NCD-733 Released: 11/26/2002. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325  DOC-228905A1.doc  DOC-228905A1.pdf  DOC-228905A1.txt

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YESTEL, INC.. Granted complaint filed against Yestel, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3265). CGB  DA-02-3265A1.doc  DA-02-3265A1.pdf  DA-02-3265A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint filed against Talk America. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3269). CGB  DA-02-3269A1.doc  DA-02-3269A1.pdf  DA-02-3269A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint filed against Talk America. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3270). CGB  DA-02-3270A1.doc  DA-02-3270A1.pdf  DA-02-3270A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint filed against Talk America. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3271). CGB  DA-02-3271A1.doc  DA-02-3271A1.pdf  DA-02-3271A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Granted complaint filed against Talk America. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3272). CGB  DA-02-3272A1.doc  DA-02-3272A1.pdf  DA-02-3272A1.txt

IDT CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against IDT Corporation. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3244). CGB  DA-02-3244A1.doc  DA-02-3244A1.pdf  DA-02-3244A1.txt

IVANTAGE NETWORK SOLUTIONS. Granted complaint filed against Ivantage. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3266). CGB  DA-02-3266A1.doc  DA-02-3266A1.pdf  DA-02-3266A1.txt

IDS LONG DISTANCE. Granted complaint filed against IDS Long Distance. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureay. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3278). CGB  DA-02-3278A1.doc  DA-02-3278A1.pdf  DA-02-3278A1.txt

ALLTEL CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against Alltel Corporation. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3240). CGB  DA-02-3240A1.doc  DA-02-3240A1.pdf  DA-02-3240A1.txt

BUSINESS OPTIONS, INC.. Granted complaint filed against Business Options, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3243). CGB  DA-02-3243A1.doc  DA-02-3243A1.pdf  DA-02-3243A1.txt

IDS LONG DISTANCE, INC.. Granted complaint filed against IDS Long Distance, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3282). CGB  DA-02-3282A1.doc  DA-02-3282A1.pdf  DA-02-3282A1.txt

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS, INC.. Granted complaints filed against National Accounts, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3241). CGB  DA-02-3241A1.doc  DA-02-3241A1.pdf  DA-02-3241A1.txt

NEW ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS. Granted complaint filed against New Access Communications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3277). CGB  DA-02-3277A1.doc  DA-02-3277A1.pdf  DA-02-3277A1.txt

ONESTAR LONG DISTANCE, INC.. Granted complaint filed against OneStar Long Distance, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3242). CGB  DA-02-3242A1.doc  DA-02-3242A1.pdf  DA-02-3242A1.txt

WEBNET COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted complaint filed against WebNet Communications, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3245). CGB  DA-02-3245A1.doc  DA-02-3245A1.pdf  DA-02-3245A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted complaint filed against LCR Telecommunications, LLC. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3268). CGB  DA-02-3268A1.doc  DA-02-3268A1.pdf  DA-02-3268A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint filed against Sprint Communications Company. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3273). CGB  DA-02-3273A1.doc  DA-02-3273A1.pdf  DA-02-3273A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint filed against Sprint Communications Company. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3275). CGB  DA-02-3275A1.doc  DA-02-3275A1.pdf  DA-02-3275A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Resolved complaint filed against Sprint Communications Company. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Buearu. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3274). CGB  DA-02-3274A1.doc  DA-02-3274A1.pdf  DA-02-3274A1.txt

PROMISE VISION TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Granted complaint filed against Promise Vision Technology, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3279). CGB  DA-02-3279A1.doc  DA-02-3279A1.pdf  DA-02-3279A1.txt

BROADWING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted complaint filed against Broadwing Telecommunications, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3280). CGB  DA-02-3280A1.doc  DA-02-3280A1.pdf  DA-02-3280A1.txt

LCR TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.. Granted complaint filed against LCR Telecommunications Group, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3267). CGB  DA-02-3267A1.doc  DA-02-3267A1.pdf  DA-02-3267A1.txt

AMERICA'S DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE. Granted complaint filed against America's Digital Satellite Telephone. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3281). CGB  DA-02-3281A1.doc  DA-02-3281A1.pdf  DA-02-3281A1.txt

AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.. Granted complaint filed against American Telecommunications Systems, Inc. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3283). CGB  DA-02-3283A1.doc  DA-02-3283A1.pdf  DA-02-3283A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3276). CGB  DA-02-3276A1.doc  DA-02-3276A1.pdf  DA-02-3276A1.txt

COUNTY LINE CABLEVISION, INC.. Granted a waiver until October 1, 2005 for County Live Cablevision, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2902). EB  DA-02-2902A1.doc  DA-02-2902A1.pdf  DA-02-2902A1.txt

COM-LINK, INC.. Granted waivers for Com-Link, Inc. until October 1, 2005 for 2 cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2908). EB  DA-02-2908A1.doc  DA-02-2908A1.pdf  DA-02-2908A1.txt

PRAIRIEBURG TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC.. Granted Prairieburg Telephone Company, Inc. a waiver until October 1, 2005. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2901). EB  DA-02-2901A1.doc  DA-02-2901A1.pdf  DA-02-2901A1.txt

DUMONT TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted waivers for Dumont Telephone Company until October 1, 2005 for 2 cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2910). EB  DA-02-2910A1.doc  DA-02-2910A1.pdf  DA-02-2910A1.txt

ROOME TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. D/B/A RTI CABLE TELEVISION. Granted a waiver for Roome Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a until October 1, 2005. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2912). EB  DA-02-2912A1.doc  DA-02-2912A1.pdf  DA-02-2912A1.txt

BASIL O. ELLIS D/B/A BOCCO CABLE. Granted waivers for Basil O. Ellis d/b/a Bocco Cable until October 1, 2005 for 3 cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2911). EB  DA-02-2911A1.doc  DA-02-2911A1.pdf  DA-02-2911A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS 1 CABLEVISION, INC. D/B/A NORWAY CABLEVISION, INC.. Granted waiver until October 1, 2003 for Communications 1 Cablevision, Inc. d/b/a Norway Cablevision, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2899). EB  DA-02-2899A1.doc  DA-02-2899A1.pdf  DA-02-2899A1.txt

NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES EIGHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Granted Northland Cable Properties Eight Limited Partnership waivers until October 1, 2005 for 3 cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2906). EB  DA-02-2906A1.doc  DA-02-2906A1.pdf  DA-02-2906A1.txt

COMMUNITY CABLEVISION CO.. Granted a waiver until October 1, 2003 for 1 cable system and granted a waiver until October 1, 2005 for 11 cable systems for Community Cablevision Co.. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2903). EB  DA-02-2903A1.doc  DA-02-2903A1.pdf  DA-02-2903A1.txt

E.D. & D., INC. D/B/A HAINES CABLE TV & SKAGWAY CABLE TV. Granted waivers for E.D. & D., Inc. d/b/a Haines Cable Tv and Skagway Cable Tv until October 1, 2005 for 2 cable systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2907). EB  DA-02-2907A1.doc  DA-02-2907A1.pdf  DA-02-2907A1.txt

CABLEAMERICA CORPORATION. Granted CableAmerica Corporation a waiver until October 1, 2003 for 2 cable television systems and a waiver until October 1, 2005 for 4 cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2905). EB  DA-02-2905A1.doc  DA-02-2905A1.pdf  DA-02-2905A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF RADIO MOULTRIE, INC., LICENSEE, STATION WMGA(AM), MOULTRIE GEORGIA. Commenced a hearing proceeding to determine whether the license of Radio Moultrie, Inc. should be revoked for its failure to comply with ownership rules. (Dkt No. 02-367). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/21/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-319). EB  FCC-02-319A1.doc  FCC-02-319A1.pdf  FCC-02-319A1.txt

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS. Granted a waiver for Midcontinent Communications until October 1, 2003 for two cable television systems and granted a waiver until October 1, 2005 for 10 Cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2900). EB  DA-02-2900A1.doc  DA-02-2900A1.pdf  DA-02-2900A1.txt

REV. DR. PHILIUS NICOLAS. Grant in part and denied in part a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Rev. Dr. Philius Nicolas of a Forfeiture Order issued to him, imposing a $10,000.00 forfeiture for operation of a radio transmitter without a license.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/22/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3239). EB  DA-02-3239A1.doc  DA-02-3239A1.pdf  DA-02-3239A1.txt

JORDAN-SOLDIER VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted Jordan-Soldier Valley Telephone Company waivers until October 1, 2003 for three cable television systems and waivers until October 1, 2005 for two television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2904). EB  DA-02-2904A1.doc  DA-02-2904A1.pdf  DA-02-2904A1.txt

KENNEDY CABLEVISION, INC.. Granted a waiver for Kennedy Cablevision until October 1, 2004 for the Reidsville, Georgia cable television system and waivers until October 1, 2005 for the Cobbtown and Georgia State Prison, Georgia cable television systems. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2909). EB  DA-02-2909A1.doc  DA-02-2909A1.pdf  DA-02-2909A1.txt

REDESIGNATION OF THE 17.7-19.7 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND, BLANKET LICENSING OF SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS. Granted in part a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Hughes Electronics Corporation and denied in its entirety a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the Satellite Industry Association. (Dkt No. 98-172). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 11/19/2002 by RECON. (FCC No. 02-317). IB  FCC-02-317A1.doc  FCC-02-317A1.pdf  FCC-02-317A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 25, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 227:

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Released: 11/25/2002. CORRECTED: COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON SPECTRUM POLICY TASK FORCE REPORT (FCC 02-322). (Dkt No 02-135) Corrected comment and reply dates. Comments Due: 01/09/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/10/2003. OET. Contact: Peter Tenhula at (202) 418-2229 or SPTFINFO@FCC.GOV  DOC-228907A1.doc  DOC-228907A1.pdf  DOC-228907A1.txt

Released: 11/25/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB  DOC-228773A1.pdf  DOC-228773A1.txt

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RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC.. Granted application of RCN Telecom Services, Inc. for certification to operate an open video system in the City and County of San Francisco, CA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/25/2002 by M&O. (DA No. 02-3286). MB  DA-02-3286A1.doc  DA-02-3286A1.pdf  DA-02-3286A1.txt

MADISON RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC. Designated Tariff FCC No. 1, Transmittal No. 9 for investigation.. Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division. Adopted: 11/25/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3284). WCB  DA-02-3284A1.doc  DA-02-3284A1.pdf  DA-02-3284A1.txt