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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554

   In the Matter of VPNet, Inc. San Juan, PR ) ) ) File No: EB-11-SJ-0025 )
   NAL/Acct. No.: 201232680003 ) FRN: 0021234265




                                     ORDER

   Adopted: November 21, 2013 Released: November 21, 2013

   By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau:

   1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
   between the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission
   (Bureau) and VPNet, Inc. (VPNet). The Consent Decree terminates the
   investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture issued by
   the Bureau of possible violations of Sections 301 and 302(b) of the
   Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act),^ and Section 15.1(b)-(c) of
   the Commission's rules (Rules)^ concerning the operation of an intentional
   radiator without a license and in a manner inconsistent with Part 15 of
   the Rules^ and the device's equipment authorization.

   2. The Bureau and VPNet have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that
   resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
   incorporated herein 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, terminating the investigation.

   4. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 4(i) and 503(b) 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 the Order IS
   ADOPTED.

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

   6. 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 VPNet, Inc. at POB 193780, San Juan, PR 00919.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Dennis P. Carlton

   Regional Director

   South Central Region

   Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554

   In the Matter of VPNet, Inc. San Juan, PR ) ) ) ) ) File No: EB-11-SJ-0025
   NAL/Acct. No.: 201232680003 FRN: 0021234265




                                 CONSENT DECREE

    1. The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission
       (Bureau) and VPNet, Inc. (VPNet), by their authorized representatives,
       hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating
       the Bureau's investigation into whether VPNet violated Sections 301
       and 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section
       15.1(b)-(c) of the Commission's rules,^ ^ by operating an intentional
       radiator without a license and in a manner inconsistent with Part 15
       of the Rules^ and the device's equipment authorization.

   I. DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

     e. "Communications Laws" means collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the
        published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to
        which VPNet is subject by virtue of its business activities,
        including but not limited to, the U-NII Rules.

     f. "Compliance Plan" means the compliance obligations, programs, and
        procedures described in this Consent Decree at paragraphs 11, 12, 13,
        and 14.

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

     h. "Investigation" means the investigation initiated by the Bureau on
        May 11, 2011 of possible violations of Section 301 and 302(b) of the
        Act and Section 15.1(b)-(c) of the Rules regarding VPNet's operation
        of U-NII transmitters and culminating in the Notice of Apparent
        Liability for Forfeiture and Order, DA 12-450.

     i. "Parties" means VPNet and the Bureau, and each of which is a "Party."

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

     k. "U-NII" means Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure devices
        and services.

     l. "U-NII Rules" means collectively, Section 302(b) of the Act, 47
        U.S.C. S 302a(b), the Rules contained in Part 15, Subparts A, C, and
        E , 47 C.F.R. S 15.1 et seq., governing the use of unlicensed
        intentional radiators in U-NII frequency bands, and other related
        Communications Laws.

     m. "VPNet" means VPNet, Inc.

   II. BACKGROUND

    3. Section 301 of the Act prohibits the use or operation of any apparatus
       for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio
       within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act
       and with a license.^ An exception to the license requirement under
       Section 301 is found in Part 15 of the Rules,^ which sets forth
       conditions under which intentional radiators may operate without an
       individual license. Pursuant to Section 15.1(b) of the Rules, however,
       "operation of an intentional . . . radiator that is not in accordance
       with the regulations in this part must be licensed . . . ."^ Thus, if
       an intentional radiator fails to comply with the conditions set forth
       in its equipment authorization, the operation is no longer covered by
       the unlicensed provisions of Part 15 and must be licensed pursuant to
       Section 301 of the Act.

    4. Section 15.201(b) of the Rules^ provides that all intentional
       radiators operating under Part 15 shall be certificated by the
       Commission. Section 15.1(c) of the Rules^ states that the operation of
       an intentional radiator that is not in compliance with the
       administrative and technical provisions in this part is prohibited.
       Section 302(b) of the Act provides that "[n]o person shall . . . use
       devices . . . which fail to comply with the regulations promulgated
       pursuant to this section."^ Consequently, the operation of an
       intentional radiator in a manner inconsistent with the Part 15 Rules
       is a violation of Section 302(b) of the Act.

    5. On May 11, 12, and 16, 2011, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's
       San Juan Office observed VPNet operate a Part 15 intentional
       radiator-a Motorola Canopy-on the center frequency of 5637 MHz from
       the roof of the south tower of the Capitol Building Center complex in
       San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Motorola Canopy used by VPNet is not
       certified for use with an external antenna connector or with
       reflectors or lenses with antenna gains of more than 18 dBi. On May 16
       and 17, 2011, agents from the San Juan Office observed that the
       Motorola Canopy used by VPNet had an external antenna connector and an
       external high-gain antenna.

    6. VPNet cooperated fully with agents from the Enforcement Bureau's San
       Juan Office to resolve this and other interference investigations.
       VPNet also has received no written violations prior to the Notice of
       Apparent Liability issued as part of this Investigation.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    7. 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.

    8. Jurisdiction. VPNet  agrees that the Bureau has jurisdiction over it
       and the matters contained in this Consent Decree and has the authority
       to enter into and adopt this Consent Decree.

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

   10. 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 the
       Investigation. In consideration for the termination of the
       Investigation, VPNet agrees to the terms, conditions, and procedures
       contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence, the Bureau will not use the facts developed in this
       Investigation through the Effective Date of the Consent Decree, or the
       existence of this Consent Decree, to institute, on its own motion, any
       new proceeding, formal or informal, or take any action on its own
       motion against VPNet concerning the matters that were the subject of
       the Investigation. The Bureau also agrees that it will not use the
       facts developed in this Investigation through the Effective Date of
       this Consent Decree, or the existence of this Consent Decree, to
       institute on its own motion any proceeding, formal or informal, or
       take any action on its own motion against VPNet with respect to
       VPNet's basic qualifications, including its character qualifications,
       to be a Commission licensee or to hold Commission licenses or
       authorizations.

   11.  Compliance Officer.  Within thirty (30) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, VPNet shall designate a senior corporate manager with
       the requisite corporate and organizational authority to serve as
       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 VPNet complies with the terms and conditions of the
       Compliance Plan and this Consent Decree.  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 U-NII Rules prior to assuming his/her
       duties.

   12. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein,  VPNet agrees that it shall within sixty (60) calendar days
       after the Effective Date, develop and implement a Compliance Plan
       designed to ensure future compliance with the Communications Laws and
       with the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree. With respect to
       the U-NII Rules, VPNet shall implement the following procedures:

    a. Inventory Assessment. VPNet shall review the specifications for all of
       its U-NII devices in use to ensure that its U-NII devices are being
       operated consistent with those specifications prior to submission of
       the second and third Compliance Reports. This review shall include,
       but not be limited to, ensuring that only certified antennas are in
       use, that devices are operating only on certified frequencies, that
       any required dynamic frequency selection capabilities are in place,
       that the devices are operating with the proper country code, and that
       the devices are deployed with current operating software releases. New
       devices deployed after the review shall be checked prior to deployment
       to ensure compliance with the U-NII Rules. VPNet shall include the
       results of its inventory assessment in its second and third Compliance
       Reports and certify that it is checking new devices for compliance
       prior to deployment.

    b. Compliance Training Program. VPNet shall establish and implement a
       Compliance Training Program on compliance with the U-NII Rules. As
       part of the Compliance Training Program, employees who perform,
       supervise, oversee or manage the performance of duties that relate to
       VPNet's responsibilities under the U-NII Rules shall be advised of
       VPNet's obligation to report any noncompliance with the U-NII Rules
       under paragraph 13 of this Consent Decree and shall be instructed on
       how to disclose noncompliance to the Compliance Officer.  All such
       employees shall be trained pursuant to the Compliance Training Program
       within sixty (60) calendar days after the Effective Date, except that
       any person who is assigned to a position with duties related to
       VPNet's compliance with the U-NII Rules any time after the Effective
       Date shall be trained within thirty (30) calendar days after the date
       such person's responsibilities relating to the U-NII Rules begin.
       VPNet shall repeat the compliance training on an annual basis, and
       shall periodically review and revise the Compliance Training Program
       as necessary to ensure that it remains current and complete and to
       enhance its effectiveness.

   13. Reporting Noncompliance.  VPNet shall report any noncompliance with
       the U-NII 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 noncompliance; (ii) the steps that VPNet has
       taken or will take to remedy such noncompliance; (iii) the schedule on
       which such remedial actions will be taken; and (iv) the steps that
       VPNet has taken or will take to prevent the recurrence of any such
       noncompliance.  All reports of noncompliance shall be submitted to the
       Regional Counsel, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
       Communications Commission, Atlanta Office, 3575 Koger Blvd. Suite 320,
       Duluth, GA 30096, with a copy submitted electronically to
       SCR-Response@fcc.gov. The obligations set forth in this paragraph 13
       shall expire thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date.

   14. Compliance Reports.  VPNet shall file Compliance Reports with the
       Commission within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, twelve (12)
       months after the Effective Date, twenty-four (24) months after the
       Effective Date, and thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date.

    a. Each Compliance Report shall include a detailed description of VPNet's
       efforts during the relevant period to comply with the terms and
       conditions of this Consent Decree and the U-NII Rules.  In addition,
       each Compliance Report shall include a certification by the Compliance
       Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of VPNet, stating that the
       Compliance Officer has personal knowledge that VPNet (i) has
       established and implemented the Compliance Plan; and (ii) 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 13 hereof.

    b. 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 Rules, 47 C.F.R. S 1.16, and be subscribed to
       as true under penalty of perjury in substantially the form set forth
       therein.

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

    d. All Compliance Reports shall be submitted to the Regional Counsel,
       South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications
       Commission, Atlanta Office, 3575 Koger Blvd. Suite 320, Duluth, GA
       30096, with a copy submitted electronically to SCR-Response@fcc.gov.

   15. Termination Date. Unless stated otherwise, the obligations set forth
       in paragraphs 11-14 of this Consent Decree shall expire thirty-six
       (36) months after the Effective Date.

   16. Voluntary Contribution. VPNet agrees that it will make a voluntary
       contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of nine
       thousand dollars ($9,000) (Voluntary Contribution), with such
       Voluntary Contribution to be made in installments (each an Installment
       Payment).  The first Installment Payment in the amount of five hundred
       sixty two dollars and fifty cents ($562.50) is due within thirty (30)
       calendar days of the Effective Date.  The balance of the Voluntary
       Contribution will be made in fifteen consecutive monthly payments of
       five hundred sixty two dollars and fifty cents ($562.50) payable on
       the first day of each month beginning with the second month following
       the Effective Date.  The final payment is due on the first day of
       sixteenth month following the Effective Date (Maturity Date).  VPNet
       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, all procedures for collection permitted by law may,
       at the Commission's discretion, be initiated.  In addition, VPNet
       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.  Installment Payments must be made by check
       or similar instrument, payable in United States Dollars to the order
       of the Federal Communications Commission.  The payments must include
       the Account Number and FRN referenced in the caption to the Adopting
       Order.  Payments by check or money order may be mailed to Federal
       Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.
       Payments by overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank - Government
       Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO
       63101.  Payments by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001.  Regardless of
       form of payment, an 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).  VPNet shall also send
       electronic notification to SCR-Response@fcc.gov on the date each
       Installment Payment is made.

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

   18. Interest, Charges for Collection, and Acceleration of Maturity Date.
       After an Event of Default has occurred under this Consent Decree, the
       then unpaid amount of the Voluntary Contribution shall accrue
       interest, computed using the U.S. Prime Rate in effect on the date of
       the Event of Default plus 4.75 percent, 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, shall become immediately due and payable, without notice,
       presentment, demand, protest, or notice of protest of any kind, all of
       which are waived by VPNet.

   19. Waivers. VPNet 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 described herein. VPNet shall retain the right to challenge
       Commission interpretation of the Consent Decree or any terms contained
       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, neither VPNet nor the Commission shall contest the
       validity of the Consent Decree or the Adopting Order, and VPNet shall
       waive any statutory right to a trial de novo. VPNet 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.

   20. Invalidity. In the event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is
       rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall become
       null and void and may not be used in any manner in any legal
       proceeding.

   21. Subsequent Rule or Order. The Parties agree that if any provision of
       the 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 VPNet does not expressly
       consent) that provision will be superseded by such Rule or Commission
       order.

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

   23. Final Settlement. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a final settlement between the Parties. 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
       requirements of the Communications Laws.

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

   25. 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.

   26. Authorized Representative. Each Party represents and warrants to the
       other that it has full power and authority to enter into this Consent
       Decree. Each person signing this Consent Decree on behalf of a Party
       hereby represents that he or she is fully authorized by the Party to
       execute this Consent Decree and to bind the Party to its terms and
       conditions.

   27. 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.

   ______________________________ Dennis P. Carlton Regional Director South
   Central Region Enforcement Bureau ________________________________ Date
   VPNet, Inc. ________________________________ Felipe J. Hernandez President
   VPNet, Inc. ________________________________ Date




   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 301, 302a(b); see also 47 C.F.R. S 15.407.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 15.1(b)-(c).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 15.1 et seq.

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

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 0.111, 0.311.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 301, 302a(b); 47 C.F.R. S 15.1(b)-(c).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 15.1 et seq.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 301.

   ^ See 47 C.F.R. SS 15.1 et seq.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 15.1(b) (emphasis added).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 15.201(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 15.1(c).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

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