fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 202
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 18, 2012


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 17, 2012, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROTECT EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM UNWANTED ROBOCALLS. The Commission adopted rules establishing a specialized Do-Not-Call registry for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and prohibiting the use of robocalling equipment to contact registered PSAP phone numbers other than for an emergency purpose. News Release. Adopted: 10/17/2012. News Media Contact: Michael Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB . Contact Richard D. Smith at (717) 338-2797, email: Richard.Smith@fcc.gov  DOC-316867A1.doc  DOC-316867A1.pdf  DOC-316867A1.txt  

FCC REMOVES REGULATORY BARRIERS TO FREE UP 30 MHZ OF BROADBAND SPECTRUM. News Release. (Dkt No 07-293 95-91 ). Adopted: 10/17/2012. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov OET . Contact Patrick Forster at (202) 418-7061, email: Patrick.Forster@fcc.gov or Ronald Repasi at (202) 418-2470, email: Ronald.Repasi@fcc.gov  DOC-316868A1.doc  DOC-316868A1.pdf  DOC-316868A1.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-01583 Released: 10/18/2012. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 12-1672). IB . Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-12-1672A1.pdf  DA-12-1672A1.txt  

Report No: 47846 Released: 10/18/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-316848A1.pdf  DOC-316848A2.txt  

Report No: 27846 Released: 10/18/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-316847A1.pdf  DOC-316847A2.txt  

Released: 10/18/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/11/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-316880A1.pdf  DOC-316880A1.txt  

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ISLAND UPLINK CORP. Dismissed the application without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-1659). IB   DA-12-1659A1.doc  DA-12-1659A1.pdf  DA-12-1659A1.txt  

LMDS, L.P. Denied LMDS, L.P.'s request for extension of time to demonstrate compliance with the substantial service requirements for its six Local Multipoint Distribution Service licenses. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-1675). WTB   DA-12-1675A1.doc  DA-12-1675A1.pdf  DA-12-1675A1.txt  

GEC PARTNERS LLP. Granted the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 12-1674). WTB   DA-12-1674A1.doc  DA-12-1674A1.pdf  DA-12-1674A1.txt  

MARK TWAIN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC. Denied the requests for extension of time to demonstrate compliance with the substantial service requirements for its Local Multipoint Distribution Service licenses. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-1676). WTB   DA-12-1676A1.doc  DA-12-1676A1.pdf  DA-12-1676A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 17, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 201:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ANNOUNCES COMMUNICATIONS STAFF CHANGES. News Release. News Media Contact: Tammy Sun at (202) 418-0505, email: Tammy.Sun@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-316882A1.doc  DOC-316882A1.pdf  DOC-316882A1.txt  

FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ANNOUNCES MAJOR PROGRESS IN USAGE-BASED ALERT PROGRAM TO PROTECT MOBILE CONSUMERS FROM 'BILL SHOCK'; WIRELESS CARRIERS MEET AND BEAT DEADLINE TO PROVIDE FREE DATA, VOICE, TEXT & INTERNATIONAL ALERTS. News Release. Adopted: 10/17/2012. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-316864A1.doc  DOC-316864A1.pdf  DOC-316864A1.txt  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: NCD-2210 Released: 10/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-316865A1.doc  DOC-316865A1.pdf  DOC-316865A1.txt  

Released: 10/17/2012. COMMISSION OPENS DOCKET FOR PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG. (DA No. 12-1663). (Dkt No 12-301 ). WTB . Contact: David Hu at (202) 418-7247, email: David.Hu@fcc.gov, Kathy Harris at (202) 418-7447, email: Kathy.Harris@fcc.gov, Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272, email: Catherine.Matraves@fcc.gov or Jim Bird, TransactionTeam@fcc.gov, facsimile: (202) 418-1234  DA-12-1663A1.doc  DA-12-1663A1.pdf  DA-12-1663A1.txt  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, PRESENTATION ON WIRELESS CARRIER USAGE ALERTS TO PREVENT BILL SHOCK by Statement. OCHJG   DOC-316871A1.doc  DOC-316871A1.pdf  DOC-316871A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL ON WIRELESS CARRIER USAGE ALERTS TO PREVENT BILL SHOCK by Statement. OCRMM   DOC-316873A1.doc  DOC-316873A1.pdf  DOC-316873A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON WIRELESS CARRIER USAGE ALERTS TO PREVENT BILL SHOCK by Statement. OCMC   DOC-316872A1.docx  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON WIRELESS CARRIER USAGE ALERTS TO PREVENT BILL SHOCK by Statement. OCJR   DOC-316869A1.docx  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON WIRELESS CARRIER USAGE ALERTS TO PREVENT BILL SHOCK by Statement. OCAP   DOC-316870A1.docx  

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2012/ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY. The FCC took steps to protect emergency service providers from unwanted robocalls that can tie up their phone lines. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-129). CGB   FCC-12-129A1.doc  FCC-12-129A2.doc  FCC-12-129A3.doc  FCC-12-129A4.doc  FCC-12-129A5.doc  FCC-12-129A6.doc  FCC-12-129A1.pdf  FCC-12-129A2.pdf  FCC-12-129A3.pdf  FCC-12-129A4.pdf  FCC-12-129A5.pdf  FCC-12-129A6.pdf  FCC-12-129A1.txt  FCC-12-129A2.txt  FCC-12-129A3.txt  FCC-12-129A4.txt  FCC-12-129A5.txt  FCC-12-129A6.txt  

DISH OPERATING L.L.C. Granted DISH Operating L.L.C. to modify the license for the EchoStar 7 space station to specify operations at 118.8 Degrees W.L. orbital location. Denied in part and dismissed as moot in part, Petitions to Dismiss or Deny the applications filed. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-1670). IB   DA-12-1670A1.doc  DA-12-1670A1.pdf  DA-12-1670A1.txt  

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. Dismissed the application as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-1656). IB   DA-12-1656A1.doc  DA-12-1656A1.pdf  DA-12-1656A1.txt  

SPECTRUM FIVE LLC. Granted the request for a declaratory ruling regarding access to the U.S. market using a planned geostationary satellite orbit space station in the 17/24 GHz Broadcast-Satellite Service. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 12-1671). IB   DA-12-1671A1.doc  DA-12-1671A1.pdf  DA-12-1671A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO GOVERN THE OPERATION OF WCS IN THE 2.3 GHZ BAND; ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DARS SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND. FCC Removes Regulatory Barriers To Free Up 30 MHZ Of Broadband Spectrum. (Dkt No. 07-293 95-91 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 12-130). IB OET WTB   FCC-12-130A1.doc  FCC-12-130A2.doc  FCC-12-130A3.doc  FCC-12-130A4.doc  FCC-12-130A5.doc  FCC-12-130A6.doc  FCC-12-130A1.pdf  FCC-12-130A2.pdf  FCC-12-130A3.pdf  FCC-12-130A4.pdf  FCC-12-130A5.pdf  FCC-12-130A6.pdf  FCC-12-130A1.txt  FCC-12-130A2.txt  FCC-12-130A3.txt  FCC-12-130A4.txt  FCC-12-130A5.txt  FCC-12-130A6.txt  

ANNETTE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT/JUNEAU, ALASKA, ET AL. Granted the requests for review or requests for waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1666). WCB   DA-12-1666A1.doc  DA-12-1666A1.pdf  DA-12-1666A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG, T-MOBILE USA, INC., AND METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS, INC./FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN OR TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-301 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by Protective Order. (DA No. 12-1664). WTB   DA-12-1664A1.doc  DA-12-1664A1.pdf  DA-12-1664A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG, T MOBILE USA, INC., AND METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS, INC./FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN OR TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. by 2nd Protective Order. (Dkt No. 12-301 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2012 by Protective Order. (DA No. 12-1665). WTB   DA-12-1665A1.doc  DA-12-1665A1.pdf  DA-12-1665A1.txt