fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 241
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 18, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE FCC'S 'SMARTPHONE SECURITY CHECKER'. STMT. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-317992A1.doc  DOC-317992A1.pdf  DOC-317992A1.txt  

FCC RELEASES NEW "SMARTPHONE SECURITY CHECKER" TO HELP CONSUMERS PROTECT MOBILE DEVICES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, ONLINE TOOL CREATES 10-STEP ACTION PLAN FOR CONSUMERS, INCLUDING TIPS ON SETTING PASSWORDS, BACKING UP DATA, AND HOW TO REPORT STOLEN PHONES. MOBILE SECURITY THREATS INCREASED MORE THAN 350% SINCE 2010. FACT SHEET OCHJG   DOC-317990A1.doc  DOC-317990A1.pdf  DOC-317990A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE. STMT. News Media Contact: Bridgid Calamis at (202) 418-2200, email: Brigid.Calamis@fcc.gov OCRMM   DOC-317989A1.doc  DOC-317989A1.pdf  DOC-317989A1.txt  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 47887 Released: 12/18/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-317952A1.pdf  DOC-317952A2.txt  

Report No: 27887 Released: 12/18/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-317951A1.pdf  DOC-317951A2.txt  

Released: 12/18/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/10/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-317980A1.pdf  DOC-317980A1.txt  

Released: 12/18/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/11/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-317981A1.pdf  DOC-317981A1.txt  

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REQUEST TO HOLD IN ABEYANCE DEMAND PAYMENT LETTERS ISSUED BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY BY DOOLY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, VIENNA, GEORGIA. Dismissed the request to hold in abeyance certain demand payment letters issued by the Universal Service Administrative Company filed by the Dooly County School System. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2030). WCB   DA-12-2030A1.doc  DA-12-2030A1.pdf  DA-12-2030A1.txt  

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW AND/OR WAIVER OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY BLUFORD DREW JEMISON STEM ACADEMY-EAST, 334, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, ET AL. Granted 3 requests for review and/or waiver of USAC decisions denying funding because it found that the applicants failed to respond to its requests for additional information within the USAC-specified time frame. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2023). WCB   DA-12-2023A1.doc  DA-12-2023A1.pdf  DA-12-2023A1.txt  

BIZTEL, INC. (C/O AT&T CORP.). Automatically terminated the licenses to operate Stations WMT620, WMT635, WPJA911, WPJC937, and WPJC939, by operation of Commission rule, as of February 1, 2011. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-2032). WTB   DA-12-2032A1.doc  DA-12-2032A1.pdf  DA-12-2032A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 17, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 240:

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STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE. STMT. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-317987A1.doc  DOC-317987A1.pdf  DOC-317987A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON THE DEATH OF SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE. STMT. News Media Contact: Valery Galasso at (202) 418-2400, email: Valery.Galasso@fcc.gov OCJR   DOC-317988A1.doc  DOC-317988A1.pdf  DOC-317988A1.txt  

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Released: 12/17/2012. MEDIA BUREAU ESTABLISHES SCHEDULE FOR EX PARTE MEETINGS REGARDING ACCESSIBLE EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND APPARATUS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND VIDEO DESCRIPTION. (DA No. 12-2028). (Dkt No 12-107 ). MB . Contact: Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-2120, email: Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov or Maria Mullarkey at (202) 418-2120, email: Maria.Mullarkey@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-12-2028A1.doc  DA-12-2028A1.pdf  DA-12-2028A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2191 Released: 12/17/2012. 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-317973A1.doc  DOC-317973A1.pdf  DOC-317973A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2184 Released: 12/17/2012. 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-317976A1.doc  DOC-317976A1.pdf  DOC-317976A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2222 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM 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-317974A1.doc  DOC-317974A1.pdf  DOC-317974A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2206 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM 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-317975A1.doc  DOC-317975A1.pdf  DOC-317975A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2240 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM 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-317979A1.doc  DOC-317979A1.pdf  DOC-317979A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2175 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-317969A1.doc  DOC-317969A1.pdf  DOC-317969A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2185 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-317971A1.doc  DOC-317971A1.pdf  DOC-317971A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2194 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-317977A1.doc  DOC-317977A1.pdf  DOC-317977A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2236 Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-317978A1.doc  DOC-317978A1.pdf  DOC-317978A1.txt  

Released: 12/17/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU RELEASES FURTHER DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR CONNECT AMERICA COST MODEL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. (DA No. 12-2029). (Dkt No 10-90 05-337 ). WCB . Contact: Katie King at (202) 418-7491, email: Katie.King@fcc.gov or Ted Burmeister at (202) 418-7389, email: Theodore.Burmeister@fcc.gov  DA-12-2029A1.doc  DA-12-2029A1.pdf  DA-12-2029A1.txt  

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SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 2000-2020/2180-2200 MHZ BANDS (AWS-4), ET AL. Increased the Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by adopting flexible use rules for 40 megahertz of spectrum in the 2 GHz band (2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz, the AWS-4 band. (Dkt No. 10-142 04-356 12-70 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/11/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-151). WTB   FCC-12-151A1.docx  FCC-12-151A1.pdf  FCC-12-151A1.txt  

SERVICE RULES FOR THE ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES H BLOCK IMPLEMENTING SECTION 6401 OF THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2012 RELATED TO THE 1915-1920 MHZ AND 1995-2000 MHZ BANDS. Proposed rules for the Advanced Wireless Services H Block that would make available ten megahertz of spectrum for flexible use. (Dkt No. 12-357 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 02/06/2013. Reply Comments Due: 03/06/2013. Adopted: 12/11/2012 by NPRM. (FCC No. 12-152). WTB   FCC-12-152A1.pdf  FCC-12-152A1.txt