Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 31 No. 102	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 25, 2012

FCC DEDICATES SPECTRUM ENABLING MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORKS TO TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE, LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS, AND SPUR WIRELESS MEDICAL INNOVATION. New Rules Make U.S. First in the World to Allocate Spectrum for Medical Area Body Networks (MBANs). News Release. (Dkt No 08-59 ). Adopted: 05/24/2012. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OET . Contact Brian Butler at (202) 418-2702, email: Brian.Butler@fcc.gov or Jamison Prime at (202) 418-7474, email: Jamison.Prime@fcc.gov  DOC-314274A1.doc  DOC-314274A1.pdf  DOC-314274A1.txt  

FCC EXPLORES USE OF EMERGENCY AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO ENABLE QUICK RESTORATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, OFFICIALS, AND THE PUBLIC AFTER A MAJOR DISASTER STRIKES. Deployable Aerial Communications Architecture (DACA) Notice of Inquiry Adopted. News Release. (Dkt No 11-15 ). Adopted: 05/24/2012. News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov PSHSB . Contact Jennifer A. Manner at (202) 418-3619, email: Jennifer.Manner@fcc.gov  DOC-314272A1.doc  DOC-314272A1.pdf  DOC-314272A1.txt  

FCC PROMOTES WIRELESS INVESTMENT AND DEPLOYMENT IN THE 800 MHZ SMR BAND. Issues Report and Order to Reduce Regulatory Burdens Affecting 800 MHz SMR Licensees. News Release. Adopted: 05/24/2012. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB . Contact Brian Regan at (202) 418-2849, email: Brian.Regan@fcc.gov  DOC-314273A1.doc  DOC-314273A1.pdf  DOC-314273A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00870 Released: 05/25/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 12-823) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-12-823A1.pdf  DA-12-823A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01561S Released: 05/25/2012. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-314284A1.pdf  DOC-314284A1.txt  

Report No: 47746 Released: 05/25/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-314263A1.pdf  DOC-314263A2.txt  

Report No: 27746 Released: 05/25/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-314262A1.pdf  DOC-314262A2.txt  

Released: 05/25/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/17/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-314276A1.pdf  DOC-314276A1.txt  

Released: 05/25/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/18/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-314277A1.pdf  DOC-314277A1.txt  

Released: 05/25/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF SIGECOM, LLC D/B/A WOW! INTERNET, CABLE AND PHONE TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-825). (Dkt No 12-117 ). Comments Due: 06/11/2012. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-825A1.doc  DA-12-825A1.pdf  DA-12-825A1.txt  

UNITED TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-819). CGB   DA-12-819A1.doc  DA-12-819A1.pdf  DA-12-819A1.txt  

UNITED TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-820). CGB   DA-12-820A1.doc  DA-12-820A1.pdf  DA-12-820A1.txt  

UNITED TELECOM, INC., D/B/A RODEO TELECOM INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-821). CGB   DA-12-821A1.doc  DA-12-821A1.pdf  DA-12-821A1.txt  

FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C., LICENSEE OF KVI(AM), SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 12-773). EB   DA-12-773A1.doc  DA-12-773A1.pdf  DA-12-773A1.txt  

SKYTOWER COMMUNICATIONS - 94.3, LLC. Issued a $5,600 monetary forfeiture to Station WULF(FM), Hardinsburg, Kentucky for relocating the Station's main studio to two separate locations outside of the boundaries defined in the Rule. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-822). MB   DA-12-822A1.doc  DA-12-822A1.pdf  DA-12-822A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA). Proposed the substitution of channel 26 for channel 51 at Greenville, North Carolina for station WEPX-TV. (Dkt No. 12-130 RM-11662 ). Action by: Associate Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2012 by NPRM. (DA No. 12-815). MB   DA-12-815A1.doc  DA-12-815A1.pdf  DA-12-815A1.txt  

AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND COX TMI WIRELESS, LLC SEEK FCC CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF EIGHT LOWER 700 MHZ BAND B BLOCK LICENSES. Granted the Motion for Extension of Time To File Petitions to Deny filed by Public Knowledge in this proceeding. Petitions to Deny Due: 06/12/2012, Oppositions Due: 06/22/2012. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 06/29/2012. Adopted: 05/25/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-832). WTB   DA-12-832A1.pdf  DA-12-832A1.txt  

PREPARED REMARKS FOR DELIVERY, FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, HOPE STREET GROUP 2012 COLLOQUIUM: INNOVATION PANEL. OCHJG   DOC-314289A1.doc  DOC-314289A1.pdf  DOC-314289A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PROVIDE SPECTRUM FOR THE OPERATION OF MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORKS. FCC Dedicates Spectrum Enabling Medical Body Area Networks to Transform Patient Care, Lower Health Care Costs, and Spur Wireless Medical Innovation. by R&O. (Dkt No. 08-59 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 12-54). OET   FCC-12-54A1.doc  FCC-12-54A2.doc  FCC-12-54A3.doc  FCC-12-54A4.doc  FCC-12-54A5.doc  FCC-12-54A6.doc  FCC-12-54A1.pdf  FCC-12-54A2.pdf  FCC-12-54A3.pdf  FCC-12-54A4.pdf  FCC-12-54A5.pdf  FCC-12-54A6.pdf  FCC-12-54A1.txt  FCC-12-54A2.txt  FCC-12-54A3.txt  FCC-12-54A4.txt  FCC-12-54A5.txt  FCC-12-54A6.txt  

UTILIZING RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE IN RESPONSE TO AN EMERGENCY. FCC Explores Use Of Emergency Aerial Communications To Enable Quick Restoration Of Communications For First Responders, Officials, And The Public After A Major Disaster Strikes. (Dkt No. 11-15 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by NOI. (FCC No. 12-53). PSHSB   FCC-12-53A1.doc  FCC-12-53A2.doc  FCC-12-53A3.doc  FCC-12-53A4.doc  FCC-12-53A5.doc  FCC-12-53A6.doc  FCC-12-53A1.pdf  FCC-12-53A2.pdf  FCC-12-53A3.pdf  FCC-12-53A4.pdf  FCC-12-53A5.pdf  FCC-12-53A6.pdf  FCC-12-53A1.txt  FCC-12-53A2.txt  FCC-12-53A3.txt  FCC-12-53A4.txt  FCC-12-53A5.txt  FCC-12-53A6.txt  

IMPROVING SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY THROUGH FLEXIBLE CHANNEL SPACING AND BANDWIDTH UTILIZATION FOR ECONOMIC AREA-BASED 800 MHZ SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO LICENSEES. FCC Promotes Wireless Investment And Deployment In The 800 MHz SMR Band. (Dkt No. 12-64 11-110 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-55). WTB   FCC-12-55A1.doc  FCC-12-55A2.doc  FCC-12-55A3.doc  FCC-12-55A4.doc  FCC-12-55A5.doc  FCC-12-55A6.doc  FCC-12-55A1.pdf  FCC-12-55A2.pdf  FCC-12-55A3.pdf  FCC-12-55A4.pdf  FCC-12-55A5.pdf  FCC-12-55A6.pdf  FCC-12-55A1.txt  FCC-12-55A2.txt  FCC-12-55A3.txt  FCC-12-55A4.txt  FCC-12-55A5.txt  FCC-12-55A6.txt