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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of Silv Communication Inc. ) ) ) ) ) ) File No.:
   EB-TCD-12-00000396 Acct. No.: 20132170002 FRN: 0006087761




                                     ORDER

   Adopted: July 31, 2013 Released: July 31, 2013

   By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

   In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between
   the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission
   (Commission) and Silv Communication Inc. (Silv or Company). The Consent
   Decree terminates the investigation initiated by the Bureau regarding
   Silv's compliance with Sections 201(b) and 258 of the Communications Act
   of 1934, as amended,^ and Section 64.1120 of the Commission's rules.^

   The Bureau and Silv have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that
   resolves these matters. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto
   and incorporated by reference.

   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 referenced investigation.

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

   Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 4(i), 4(j) and 503(b) of
   the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,^ and Sections 0.111 and 0.311
   of the Commission's rules,^ the attached Consent Decree IS ADOPTED.

   IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned matter IS TERMINATED.

   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 Douglas G. Bonner, Drinker Biddle & Reath, 1500 K Street, NW,
   Washington, DC 20005-1209.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Robert H. Ratcliffe

   Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of Silv Communication Inc. ) ) ) ) ) ) File No.:
   EB-TCD-12-00000396 NAL/Account No.: 201032170002 FRN: 0006087761




                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission, and Silv
   Communication Inc., by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into
   this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's
   investigation into potential violations by Silv Communication Inc. of
   Sections 201(b) and 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,^
   and Section 64.1120 of the Commission's rules.^

   I. DEFINITIONS

    1. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions
       shall apply:

    a. "Act" or "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as
       amended, 47 U.S.C. S 151 et seq.

    b. "Adopting Order" means an Order of the Bureau adopting the terms of
       this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or
       modification.

    c. "Affiliate" shall have the same meaning defined in Section 153(2) of
       the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. S 153(2).

    d. "Bureau" means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications
       Commission.

    e. "Commission" and "FCC" mean the Federal Communications Commission and
       all of its bureaus and offices.

    f. "Communications Laws" means, collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the
       published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to
       which Silv is subject by virtue of its business activities, including
       but not limited to Section 258 of the Act and Sections 64.1100-64.1195
       of the Commission's Rules.

    g. "Compliance Plan" means the compliance obligations, programs, and
       procedures described in this Consent Decree at paragraph 9.

    h. "Consumer Complaint" means any complaint or inquiry Silv receives from
       a consumer, a billing aggregator, a local exchange carrier, the Better
       Business Bureau, or a federal or state regulatory agency alleging that
       Silv has changed the consumer's preferred carrier without
       authorization, a practice commonly known as "slamming," or that the
       consumer was misled about the nature of Silv's services or identity
       during the marketing of such services.

    i. "Covered Employees" means all employees and agents of Silv who
       perform, or supervise, oversee, or manage the performance of, duties
       that relate to Silv's responsibilities under the Slamming Rules and
       this Consent Decree, and includes Customer Service Representatives,
       Sales Representatives, and Verifiers.

    j. "Customer Service Representative" means an individual or entity whom
       Silv engages, as an employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, to
       address and resolve Consumer Complaints.

    k. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Bureau releases the
       Adopting Order.

    l. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's
       letter of inquiry, dated September 25, 2009,^ regarding Silv's
       possible noncompliance with Sections 201 and 258 of the Act and
       Section 64.1120 of the Commission's rules.

    m. "Operating Procedures" means the standard, internal operating
       procedures and compliance policies established by Silv to implement
       the Compliance Plan.

    n. "Parties" means Silv and the Bureau, each of which is a "Party."

    o. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the
       Code of Federal Regulations.

    p. "Sales Representative" means each individual or entity whom Silv
       engages, as an employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, to
       sell, or attempt to sell, its services.

    q. "Silv" or "Company" means Silv Communication Inc., its Affiliates, and
       its predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.

    r. "Slamming Rules" means the Rules set forth at 47 C.F.R. S 64.1120 et
       seq.

    s. "Verifier" means each individual or entity whom Silv engages, as an
       employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, to verify, or attempt
       to verify, that any buyer or potential buyer of a Silv service has, in
       fact, authorized the purchase of such service.

    t. "Voluntary Contribution" means the payment made by Silv to the United
       States Treasury pursuant to this agreement and described at paragraph
       14 of this consent decree.

   II. BACKGROUND

    2. Section 258 of the Act prohibits the practice of "slamming," the
       submission or execution of an unauthorized change in a subscriber's
       selection of a provider of telephone exchange service or telephone
       toll service.^ Under Section 258 of the Act, it is unlawful for any
       telecommunications carrier to "submit or execute a change in a
       subscriber's selection of a provider of telephone exchange service or
       telephone toll service except in accordance with such verification
       procedures as the Commission shall prescribe."^ In December 1998, the
       Commission adopted rules to implement section 258 of the Act.^

    3. Silv is an interexchange carrier, based in Los Angeles, California.
       After reviewing numerous informal complaints filed with the Commission
       alleging that Silv submitted preferred carrier changes on behalf of
       consumers without authorization, the Bureau sent a LOI to Silv on
       September 25, 2009.^ The LOI directed Silv to provide information
       regarding its telemarketing and third party verification practices, as
       well as copies of any complaints Silv received from January 1, 2008,
       to the date of the LOI alleging that the preferred carrier for a
       consumer's local, intraLATA toll, or long distance services were
       changed without the consumer's permission. Silv responded to the
       Bureau's LOI on October 22, 2009.^ To clarify the record further, the
       Bureau issued a Second LOI to Silv on November 20, 2009.^ Silv
       responded to the Second LOI on December 4, 2009,^ and supplemented its
       response on December 11, 2009.^ On May 12, 2010, the Commission
       released a Notice of Apparent Liability for  Forfeiture against Silv,
       finding that the Company apparently violated Sections 201(b) and 258
       of the Act and Section 64.1120 of the Commission's Rules, and
       proposing a monetary forfeiture of $1,480,000.^ On July 19, 2010, Silv
       filed a response to the Silv NAL.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    4. Adopting Order. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent
       Decree shall be subject to final approval by the Bureau by
       incorporation of such provisions by reference in the Adopting Order.

    5. Jurisdiction. Silv agrees that the Bureau, acting pursuant to
       delegated authority, has jurisdiction over it and the matters
       contained in this Consent Decree, and has the authority to enter into
       and adopt this Consent Decree.

    6. Effective Date; Violations. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree
       shall become effective on the Effective Date as defined herein. Upon
       the Effective Date, the Adopting Order and this Consent Decree shall
       have the same force and effect as any other order of the Commission.
       Any violation of the Adopting Order or of the terms of this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a Commission order,
       entitling the Commission to exercise any rights and remedies attendant
       to the enforcement of a Commission order.

    7. Termination of Investigation. In express reliance on the covenants and
       representations in this Consent Decree and to avoid further
       expenditure of public resources, the Bureau agrees to terminate its
       Investigation. In consideration for the termination of the
       Investigation, Silv agrees to the terms, conditions, and procedures
       contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that absent new material
       evidence, it will not use the facts developed in the Investigation
       through the Effective Date, or the existence of this Consent Decree,
       to institute, on its own motion, any new proceeding, formal or
       informal, or to take any action on its own motion against Silv
       concerning the matters that were the subject of the Investigation or
       with respect to Silv's basic qualifications, including its character
       qualifications, to be a Commission licensee or hold Commission
       authorizations.

    8. Compliance Officer. Within sixty (60) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, Silv shall designate a senior corporate manager with
       the requisite corporate and organizational authority to serve as a
       Compliance Officer and to discharge the duties set forth below. The
       person designated as the Compliance Officer shall be responsible for
       developing, implementing, and administering the Compliance Plan and
       ensuring that Silv complies with the terms and conditions of the
       Compliance Plan and this Consent Decree, including verifying that new
       subscriptions are in fact authorized and implementing quality control
       improvements in the subscription and customer service process. In
       addition to the general knowledge of the Communications Laws necessary
       to discharge his/her duties under this Consent Decree, the Compliance
       Officer shall have specific knowledge of the Slamming Rules prior to
       assuming his/her duties.

    9. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein, Silv shall develop and implement a Compliance Plan designed to
       ensure future compliance with the Communications Laws, including
       Sections 201(b) and 258 of the Act and Sections 64.1100 et seq. of the
       Rules, and with the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree. The
       Compliance Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following components:

    a. Operating Procedures on Slamming. No later than sixty (60) calendar
       days after the Effective Date, Silv shall establish Operating
       Procedures that all Covered Employees must follow to help ensure
       Silv's compliance with this Consent Decree and the Slamming Rules.

    b. Sales Representatives and Verifiers. No later than sixty (60) calendar
       days after the Effective Date:

        i. Scripts. Silv shall have prepared a script for each Sales
           Representative and Verifier to use when carrying out his or her
           duties as a Sales Representative or Verifier. The script shall
           require each Sales Representative and Verifier to clearly and
           promptly state to each buyer or potential buyer of Silv's services
           upon initiation of the call that the Sales Representative is not
           affiliated with the buyer or potential buyer's long distance,
           international, or other toll carrier. Further, the script shall
           also require each Sales Representative and Verifier to clearly and
           promptly state at the outset of the call that the purpose of the
           Sales Representative's call is to inquire whether the buyer or
           potential buyer wishes to change his or her long distance,
           international, or other toll service from his or her current
           preferred carrier to Silv. The script shall require each Verifier
           to clearly and promptly state at the beginning of the verification
           process that the purpose of the call is to confirm the call
           recipient's intent to change preferred carriers for his or her
           long distance, international, or other toll service, and to obtain
           the call recipient's approval to effectuate such change.

        ii. Monitoring. Silv shall monitor, on a monthly basis, from both
            on-site and remote locations, no less than 70 percent of
            real-time sales and verification calls to ensure that Sales
            Representatives and Verifiers are carrying out their
            responsibilities as required by the Communications Laws and this
            Consent Decree.

        iii. Training Materials/Sales Compliance Manual. Silv shall have
             developed and distributed a Sales Compliance Manual to each
             Sales Representative and Verifier. The Sales Compliance Manual
             shall set forth and explain the requirements of Slamming Rules
             and set forth the Operating Procedures that Sales
             Representatives and Verifiers shall follow to help ensure Silv's
             compliance with the Slamming Rules. The Sales Compliance Manual
             shall prohibit each Sales Representative and each Verifier: from
             engaging in any activity that violates the Communications Laws,
             including the Slamming Rules; from making any misrepresentation
             about a Sales Representative's or Verifier's identity or purpose
             in calling; and from making any other deceptive, false, or
             misleading statements, including but not limited to any such
             statement in connection with Silv's identity, services, rates,
             surcharges, terms of service, and conditions of service. The
             Sales Compliance Manual shall also set forth the scripts
             described in paragraph 9(b)(i). Silv shall periodically review
             and revise the Sales Compliance Manual to ensure that the
             information set forth therein remains current and complete. Silv
             shall distribute any revisions to the Sales Compliance Manual
             promptly to all Sales Representatives and Verifiers.

        iv. Sales Compliance Training Program. Silv shall have trained each
            Sales Representative and each Verifier in accordance with the
            Sales Compliance Manual described in paragraph 9(b)(iii).
            Starting on the Effective Date, Silv shall not allow any Sales
            Representative or Verifier to interact with any buyer or
            potential buyer of Silv's service until Silv has trained the
            Sales Representative or Verifier, and provided a copy of the
            Sales Compliance Manual to such Sales Representative or Verifier.
            As part of the Sales Compliance Training Program, Silv shall
            advise each Sales Representative and Verifier of Silv's
            responsibility to report any noncompliance with the Slamming
            Rules under paragraph 10 of this Consent Decree and shall
            instruct each Sales Representative and Verifier on how to
            disclose noncompliance to the Compliance Officer. Silv shall
            conduct the Sales Compliance Training Program at least annually
            and shall periodically review and revise Compliance Training
            Program as necessary to ensure that it remains current and
            complete and to enhance its effectiveness.

    c. Customer Service Representatives. No later than sixty (60) calendar
       days after the Effective Date:

        i. General Duty. Silv shall require, within twenty-four hours of
           receipt of a Consumer Complaint, a Customer Service Representative
           shall contact the complainant and assist him or her in
           re-establishing service with his or her preferred carrier. A
           Customer Service Representative shall also assist each complainant
           in obtaining, as promptly as possible, a full credit or refund for
           all charges (both recurring and non-recurring charges) the
           complainant incurred in connection with any change to his or her
           telephone service which was not authorized by the complainant, or
           where a Sales Representative or Verifier made a deceptive, false,
           or misleading statement to the complainant.

        ii. Customer Service Compliance Manual. Silv shall have developed and
            distributed a Customer Service Compliance Manual to each Customer
            Service Representative then engaged by Silv. The Customer Service
            Compliance Manual shall set forth and explain the requirements of
            Slamming Laws and set forth the Operating Procedures that
            Customer Service Representatives shall follow to help ensure
            Silv's compliance with the Slamming Rules. The Customer Service
            Compliance Manual shall set forth the requirements of the
            Commission's rules relating to addressing and resolving Consumer
            Complaints, and shall prohibit any Customer Service
            Representative: from engaging in any activity that violates the
            Communications Laws, including the Slamming Rules; and from
            making any other deceptive, false, or misleading statement,
            including any such statement in connection with Silv's services,
            rates, surcharges, terms of service, and conditions of service.
            The Customer Service Compliance Manual shall also set forth the
            general duty described in paragraph 9(c)(i). Silv shall
            periodically review and revise the Customer Service Compliance
            Manual to ensure that the information set forth therein remains
            current and complete. Silv shall distribute any revisions of the
            Customer Service Compliance Manual promptly to all Customer
            Service Representatives.

        iii. Customer Service Compliance Training Program. Silv shall have
             trained all existing Customer Service Representatives in
             accordance with the Customer Service Compliance Manual described
             in paragraph 9(c)(ii). Starting on the Effective Date, Silv
             shall not allow any Customer Service Representative to interact
             with any complainant about Silv's service until Silv has trained
             the Customer Service Representative and provided a copy of the
             Customer Service Training Manual to such Customer Service
             Representative. As part of the Compliance Training Program, Silv
             shall advise each Customer Service Representative of Silv's
             responsibility to report any noncompliance with the Slamming
             Rules under paragraph 10 of this Consent Decree and shall
             instruct each Customer Service Representative on how to disclose
             noncompliance to the Compliance Officer. Silv shall conduct the
             Compliance Training Program at least annually and shall
             periodically review and revise Compliance Training Program as
             necessary to ensure that it remains current and complete and to
             enhance its effectiveness.

        iv. Record Retention. Silv shall retain for the term of this Consent
            Decree and one year thereafter, in an accurate and easy-to-review
            format, all documents evidencing or relating to all Consumer
            Complaints, including Silv's responses thereto. Copies of these
            consumer complaint records must be forwarded electronically to
            the Bureau within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of
            complaint and updated monthly until resolved. These consumer
            complaint records should be submitted electronically to
            Kimberly.Wild@fcc.gov. Consumer complaint records shall, at a
            minimum, contain the following: all non-privileged writings,
            computer records, electronic or email communications, and all
            written notes regarding such writings, verbal discussions, and
            electronic mail communications, as well as any relevant
            recordings made during telephone conversations relating to the
            Consumer Complaint.

    d. Billing Statements. Beginning on the Effective Date, Silv shall cause
       each telephone bill of a customer that sets forth any charge from Silv
       to clearly and conspicuously disclose what service the charges are for
       and that Silv Communication Inc. has assessed such charge, and, on
       each page of a telephone bill that sets forth any such charge, an
       accurate and operating toll-free number for customers to call and
       speak with a Customer Service Representative regarding issues with, or
       questions about, such charges or services.

   10. Reporting Noncompliance. Silv shall report any noncompliance with the
       Act, and the Rules, and with the terms and conditions of this Consent
       Decree within fifteen (15) calendar days after discovery of such
       noncompliance. Such reports shall include a detailed explanation of:
       (i) each instance of non-compliance; (ii) the steps that Silv has
       taken or will take to remedy such non-compliance; (iii) the schedule
       on which such remedial actions will be taken; and (iv) the steps that
       Silv has taken or will take to prevent the recurrence of any such
       non-compliance. All reports of non-compliance shall be submitted to
       the Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau,
       Federal Communications Commission, 445 12^th Street, SW, Rm. 4C-224,
       Washington, DC 20554, with a copy submitted electronically to
       Kimberly.Wild@fcc.gov.

   11. Compliance Reports. Silv shall submit Compliance Reports to the Bureau
       three (3), six (6), twelve (12), eighteen (18), twenty-four (24),
       thirty (30) and thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date.

    a. Each Compliance Report shall include a detailed description of the
       Company's efforts to comply with the terms of the Consent Decree.

    b. Each Compliance Report shall include a certification by the Compliance
       Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Silv, stating that the
       Compliance Officer has personal knowledge that Silv: (i) has
       established and implemented the Compliance Plan; (ii) has utilized the
       Operating Procedures since the implementation of the Compliance Plan;
       and (iii) is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with the
       terms and conditions of this Consent Decree, including the reporting
       obligations set forth in paragraph 10 of this Consent Decree.

    c. The Compliance Officer's certification shall be accompanied by a
       statement explaining the basis for such certification and must comply
       with Section 1.16 of the Commission's rules,^ and be subscribed to as
       true under penalty of perjury in substantially the form set forth
       therein.

    d. The Compliance Report shall also include a detailed description of any
       new or additional telecommunications companies owned, in whole or in
       part, by any of the present or past owners, shareholders, officers, or
       directors of Silv.

    e. If the Compliance Officer cannot provide the requisite certification,
       the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Silv, shall
       provide the Commission with a detailed explanation of the reason(s)
       why and describe fully: (i) each instance of non-compliance; (ii) the
       steps Silv has taken or will take to remedy such non-compliance,
       including the schedule on which the proposed remedial actions will be
       taken; and (iii) the steps that Silv has taken or will take to prevent
       the recurrence of any such non-compliance, including the schedule on
       which such preventive action will be taken.

    f. All Compliance Reports shall be submitted to the Chief,
       Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
       Communications Commission, 445 12^th Street, SW, Rm. 4C-224,
       Washington, DC 20554, with copies submitted electronically to
       Kimberly.Wild@fcc.gov.

   12. Termination Date. The obligations set forth in paragraphs 9 through 11
       of this Consent Decree shall expire thirty-six (36) months after the
       Effective Date.

   13. Section 208 Complaints; Subsequent Investigations. Nothing in this
       Consent Decree shall prevent the Commission or its delegated authority
       from adjudicating complaints filed pursuant to Section 208 of the Act
       against Silv or its affiliates for alleged violations of the Act, or
       for any other type of alleged misconduct, regardless of when such
       misconduct took place. The Commission's adjudication of any such
       complaint will be based solely on the record developed in that
       proceeding. Except as expressly provided in this Consent Decree, this
       Consent Decree shall not prevent the Commission from investigating new
       evidence of noncompliance by Silv of the Act or the Commission's
       rules.

   14. Voluntary Contribution. Silv agrees to make a voluntary contribution
       to the United States Treasury in the amount of one million dollars
       ($1,000,000), such voluntary contribution shall be made in eighteen
       (18) monthly installments (each an Installment Payment). The first
       Installment Payment in the amount of sixty-five thousand dollars
       ($65,000) shall be made no later than thirty (30) calendar days after
       the Effective Date. Each subsequent Installment Payment shall be in
       the amount of fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000) and shall be
       payable on the first day of each month beginning with the second month
       following the Effective Date. The eighteenth and last Installment
       Payment shall be made no later than eighteen (18) months after the
       Effective Date. Silv acknowledges and agrees that upon execution of
       this Consent Decree, the Voluntary Contribution and each Installment
       Payment shall become a "Claim" or "Debt" as defined in 31 U.S.C.
       S 3701(b)(1).^ Upon an Event of Default by Nonpayment (as described
       below in paragraph 15), all procedures for collection as permitted by
       law may, at the Commission's discretion, be initiated. In addition,
       Silv agrees that it will make the first and all subsequent Installment
       Payments in United States Dollars without further demand or notice by
       the dates specified above. Silv shall also send electronic
       notification of payment on the date each payment is made to Johnny
       Drake, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau,
       Federal Communications Commission at Johnny.Drake@fcc.gov. The
       payments must be made by check or similar instrument, wire transfer,
       or credit card, and must include the NAL Account Number and FRN
       referenced in the caption of the Adopting Order. Regardless of the
       form of payment, a completed FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be
       submitted.^ When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the Account Number
       in block number 23A (call sign/other ID) and enter the letters "FORF"
       in block number 24A (payment type code). Below are additional
       instructions Silv must follow based on the form of payment selected.

     * Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the order of
       the Federal Communications Commission.  Such payments (along with the
       completed Form 159) must be mailed to Federal Communications
       Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent
       via overnight mail to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088,
       SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.

     * Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number 27000001. To complete the
       wire transfer and ensure appropriate crediting of the wired funds, a
       completed Form 159 must be faxed to U.S. Bank at (314) 418-4232 on the
       same business day the wire transfer is initiated.

     * Payment by credit card must be made by providing the required credit
       card information on FCC Form 159 and signing and dating the Form 159
       to authorize the credit card payment. The completed Form 159 must then
       be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St.
       Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank -
       Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St.
       Louis, MO 63101.

   Contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone, 1-877-480-3201,
   or by e-mail, ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov, with any questions about methods of
   payment.

   15. Event of Default by Nonpayment. Silv agrees that an Event of Default
       by Nonpayment shall occur upon the failure by Silv to pay the full
       amount of any Installment Payment on or before the due date specified
       in this Consent Decree.

   16. Interest, Charges for Collection, and Acceleration of Maturity Date.
       Upon an Event of Default by Nonpayment under this Consent Decree,
       automatically and without further notice, the then entire unpaid
       amount of the Voluntary Contribution shall accrue interest at a rate
       of 15.75% per annum from the date of the Event of Default until
       payment in full. Upon an Event of Default, the then unpaid amount of
       the Voluntary Contribution, together with interest, as aforesaid, any
       penalties permitted and/or required by the law, including but not
       limited to 31 U.S.C. S 3717 and administrative charge(s), plus the
       costs of collection, litigation, and attorneys' fees, is accelerated
       and shall become immediately due and payable, without notice,
       presentment, demand, protest, or notice of protest of any kind, all of
       which are waived by Silv.

   17. Waivers. Silv waives any and all rights it may have to seek
       administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal, or stay,
       or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent
       Decree and the Adopting Order, provided the Bureau issues an Adopting
       Order as defined herein. If either Party (or the United States on
       behalf of the Commission) brings a judicial action to enforce the
       terms of the Adopting Order or Consent Decree, neither Silv nor the
       Commission shall contest the validity of the Consent Decree or the
       Adopting Order, and Silv shall waive any statutory right to a trial de
       novo. Silv hereby agrees to waive any claims it may otherwise have
       under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. S 504 and 47 C.F.R. S
       1.1501 et seq., relating to the matters addressed in this Consent
       Decree.

   18. Severability. The Parties agree that if any of the provisions of the
       Adopting Order or the Consent Decree shall be invalid or
       unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not
       invalidate or render unenforceable the entire Adopting Order or
       Consent Decree, but rather the entire Adopting Order or Consent Decree
       shall be construed as if not containing the particular invalid or
       unenforceable provision or provisions, and the rights and obligations
       of the Parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly. In the
       event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is rendered invalid by
       any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall become null and void and
       may not be used in any manner in any legal proceeding.

   19. Subsequent Rule or Order. The Parties agree that if any provision of
       this Consent Decree conflicts with any subsequent rule or order
       adopted by the Commission (except an order specifically intended to
       revise the terms of this Consent Decree to which Silv does not
       expressly consent), such provision will be superseded by such Rule or
       Commission order.

   20. Successors and Assigns. Silv agrees that the provisions of this
       Consent Decree shall be binding on its successors, assigns, and
       transferees.

   21. Final Settlement. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a final settlement between the Parties to the
       Investigation. The Parties further agree that this Consent Decree does
       not constitute either an adjudication on the merits or a factual or
       legal finding or determination regarding any compliance or
       noncompliance with the Communications Laws.

   22. Modifications. This Consent Decree cannot be modified or amended
       without the advance written consent of both Parties.

   23. Paragraph Headings. The headings of the paragraphs in this Consent
       Decree are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to
       affect the meaning or interpretation of this Consent Decree.

   24. Authorized Representative. The individual signing this Consent Decree
       on behalf of Silv represents and warrants that he is authorized by
       Silv to execute this Consent Decree and to bind Silv to the
       obligations set forth herein. The FCC signatory represents that he is
       signing this Consent Decree in his official capacity and that he is
       authorized to execute this Consent Decree.

   25. Counterparts. This Consent Decree may be signed in any number of
       counterparts (including by facsimile), each of which, when executed
       and delivered, shall be an original, and all of which counterparts
       together shall constitute one and the same fully executed instrument.

   For: Federal Communications Commission

   __________________________________________

   Robert H. Ratcliffe

   Acting Chief

   Enforcement Bureau

   __________________________________________

   Date

   For: Silv Communication Inc.

   __________________________________________

   Golam Ahia

   President

   __________________________________________

   Date

   ^ This case was formerly assigned the File No. EB-09-TC-443. In January
   2011, the Telecommunications Consumers Division assigned a new case
   number.

   ^ 47 U.S.C SS 201(b), 258.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 64.1120.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 154(i), 154(j), 503(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311.

   ^ This case was formerly assigned the file number EB-09-TC-443. In January
   2012, the Telecommunications Consumers Division assigned the case a new
   number

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 201(b), 258.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 64.1120.

   ^ Letter from Kimberly A. Wild, Assistant Division Chief,
   Telecommunications Consumers Division, FCC Enforcement Bureau, to Maria
   Zepeda, Vice President, Silv Communication Inc. (Sept. 25, 2009) (on file
   in EB-TCD-12-00000396) (LOI).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 258(a).

   ^ Id.

   ^ See 47 C.F.R. S 64.1120.

   ^ See supra, note 4.

   ^ Letter from Andrew O. Isar, Regulatory Consultant to Silv Communication
   Inc., to Kimberly A. Wild and Mika Savir (Oct. 22, 2009) (on file in
   EB-TCD-12-00000396) (LOI Response).

   ^ Letter from Kimberly A. Wild, Assistant Division Chief,
   Telecommunications Consumers Division, FCC Enforcement Bureau, to Maria
   Zepeda, Vice President, Silv Communication Inc. (Nov. 20, 2009) (on file
   in EB-TCD-12-00000396) (Second LOI) .

   ^ Letter from Andrew O. Isar, Regulatory Consultant to Silv Communication
   Inc., to Kimberly A. Wild and Mika Savir (Dec. 4, 2009) (on file in
   EB-TCD-12-00000396).

   ^ Email from Maria Zepeda, Vice President, Silv Communication Inc., to
   Kimberly A. Wild, Assistant Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers
   Division, FCC Enforcement Bureau (Dec. 11, 2009, 18.36 EDT) (on file in
   EB-TCD-12-00000396).

   ^ Silv Communication Inc. Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, Notice of
   Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 25 FCC Rcd 5178 (2010) (Silv NAL).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.16.

   ^ Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat.
   1321, 1358 (Apr. 26, 1996).

   ^ An FCC Form 159 and detailed instructions for completing the form may be
   obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf.

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