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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 December 17, 2001
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 John Winston (202) 418-7450
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FCC IMPOSES $1,020,000 FINE AGAINST
AMERICA'S TELE-NETWORK CORP FOR SLAMMING VIOLATIONS

Washington, D.C. - Today the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released an order imposing a $1,020,000 fine against America's Tele-Network Corp. (ATNC) for violations of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules against slamming.

The Commission found that ATNC is liable for a base fine of $40,000 for each of 17 slamming violations, or $680,000. The Commission further determined that, based upon a pattern of intentional and egregious misconduct, the fine should be increased by 50%, for a total forfeiture of $1,020,000.

Action by the Commission, December 12, 2001, by Order of Forfeiture (FCC 01-365). Chairman Powell; Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin.

File No. EB-00-TC-164

Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Lloyd Collier at (202) 418-2712.