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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                )                               
                                                                
                                )   File No. EB-07-IH-5304      
     In the Matter of                                           
                                )   NAL/Acct. No. 200832080086  
     WTI Communications, Inc.                                   
                                )   FRN No. 0009-7608-69        
                                                                
                                )                               


                                     ORDER

   Adopted: May 30, 2008 Released: June 4, 2008

   By the Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc.
       ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau
       against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and
       251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"),
       and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195
       of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal
       service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery
       mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and
       local number portability.

    2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree
       that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
       hereto and incorporated by reference.

    3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
       facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
       adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation.

    4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
       conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material
       questions of fact as to whether WTI possesses the basic
       qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or
       obtain any Commission license or authorization.

    5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the
       Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 0.111 and 0.311
       of the Commission's Rules, the Consent Decree attached to this Order
       IS ADOPTED.

    6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS
       TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that WTI shall make its voluntary contribution
       to the United States Treasury, as specified in the Consent Decree, by
       mailing a check or similar instrument payable to the Order of the
       Federal Communications Commission, to Federal Communications
       Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. Payment by
       overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088,
       SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101. Payment[s] by
       wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank
       Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and account number 27000001. For
       payment by credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be
       submitted.  When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the NAL/Account
       number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and enter the letters
       "FORF" in block number 24A (payment type code).  WTI shall also send
       electronic notification of payment of the voluntary contribution on
       the date said payment is made to michele.berlove@fcc.gov.

    8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that WTI will file reports with the Commission
       ninety days after the effective date of the Consent Decree, as defined
       therein ("Effective Date"), twelve months after the Effective Date,
       and  twenty-four months after the Effective Date. Each report shall
       include a compliance certificate from an officer, as an agent of WTI,
       stating that the officer has personal knowledge that WTI  has
       established operating procedures intended to ensure compliance with
       this Consent Decree, together with an accompanying statement
       explaining the basis for the officer's compliance certification. All
       reports shall be submitted to Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief,
       Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
       Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
       20554.

    9. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree
       shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt
       requested, to Frank G. Lamancusa, Bingham McCutchen LLP, 2020 K
       Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-1806.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

   47 U.S.C. S:S: 159, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195.

   47 U.S.C. S: 154(i).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111,  0.311.

   Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1178

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   Federal Communications Commission DA 08-1178