FCC Web Documents citing 1.1154

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  • information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. TELUS offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. TELUS is a Canada-based telecommunications carrier that provides telecommunications to end users and carrier-customers, including international and interstate telecommunications service in the United States. TELUS
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  • directive, issued pursuant to sections 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter.
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  • and 52.32 of the Commission's rules, telecommunications service providers are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, providers of interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. ComSpan offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. On March 13, 2008, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry (``LOI'') to ComSpan. The March 13, 2008 LOI directed ComSpan, among other things, to
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  • providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and the Commission's 2007 order extending disability access requirements to providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, interconnected VoIP service providers are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. Pursuant to sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Rules, interstate telephone service providers, including those providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to pay regulatory fees. Pursuant to the Commission's 2006 Universal Service Contribution Methodology order, interconnected VoIP providers are required to register with the Commission and designate an agent for service of process pursuant to section 4(i) of the Act. Allegiance offers interstate interconnected
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations
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  • adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e.,
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  • 52.17, 52.32. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 47 U.S.C. § 225(b)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.604. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 47 U.S.C. § 9(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). Verizon offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. On January 5, 2006, MCI informed the Bureau that, as part of a review of
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their ``end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year.'' Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Teletronics, Inc., also doing business as Teletronics Services, Inc., is an Ohio-based telecommunications provider that offers integrated telecommunications systems to business users. It began reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance service as part of its
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  • issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and (4) willfully
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  • section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration contributions; section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full Local Number Portability (``LNP'') contributions; and section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay fully regulatory fees program payments when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find that Telrite is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $924,212. We order Telrite to submit within thirty days a report supported by a sworn statement or declaration under
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  • Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against BCE for possible violations of sections 9, 214, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), 47 U.S.C. §§ 159, 214, 254, sections 34-39 of the Cable Landing Act, 47 U.S.C. §§ 34-39, Executive Order No. 10530, and sections 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11, regarding violation of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements, as well as international reporting and fee payment requirements. The Commission and BCE have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter.
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  • No. 200832080083 FRN No. 0009690256 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North
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  • No. 201232080018 FRN 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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  • the Act and Section 52.17 the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP); (4) Section 251(e)(2) of the Act and Section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of local number portability (LNP); and (5) Sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that Telseven is apparently liable for forfeiture penalties totaling one million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars ($1,758,465). II. BACKGROUND The
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  • 2000). [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12762 (1995) See also, 47 U.S.C. 158(d)(2) and 903 (e) and 47 CFR 1.1117(a)]. Star Communications, Inc - Request for waiver of penalty for the late payment of FY 1999 regulatory fees for Star Communications, Inc. at Florence, MS. Denied. (December 18, 2000). [See 47 C.F.R. 1.1154]. TelQuest Satellite Services, LLC - Request for determination of the appropriate fee to be charge by the Commission in connection with its application to deploy ``up to 1 millions technically identical receive only earth stations as part of a planned direct-to-home (``DTH'') satellite servicing using the Fixed Satellited Service'' for TelQuest Satellite Services, LLC Granted. (November 15, 2000). [See Establishment
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  • be effective August 10, 2004. For filings on or after August 10, 2004, applicants and licensees must check the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fee Guide for the current fees. The 70-80-90 GHz bands are licensed for microwave point-to-point operations (common carrier or private operational fixed) which are subject to filing fees under Section 1.1102 and regulatory fees under Sections 1.1152 or 1.1154, as applicable. Certain applicants are exempt from filing and/or regulatory fees. Nonexempt applicants for new, non-exclusive nationwide licenses will be subject to microwave service filing and regulatory fees as follows: New license applications must use fee type code CJPR. Currently, the combined fee is $470. Modification of license applications must use fee code CJPM. Currently, the filing fee is $220.
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  • be effective August 10, 2004. For filings on or after August 10, 2004, applicants and licensees must check the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fee Guide for the current fees. The 70-80-90 GHz bands are licensed for microwave point-to-point operations (common carrier or private operational fixed) which are subject to filing fees under Section 1.1102 and regulatory fees under Sections 1.1152 or 1.1154, as applicable. Certain applicants are exempt from filing and/or regulatory fees. Nonexempt applicants for new, non-exclusive nationwide licenses will be subject to microwave service filing and regulatory fees as follows: New license applications must use fee type code CJPR. Currently, the combined fee is $470. Modification of license applications must use fee code CJPM. Currently, the filing fee is $220.
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  • Rcd at 5753, n.22; see also 2002 Form 499-Q Instructions at 9. See Form 499-Q Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 5752-5753, para. 12. See Form 499-A Instructions at 11. See id. . See 47 C.F.R. § 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See id. See 47 C.F.R. § 52.17(a). See id. See 47 C.F.R. § 52.32(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 52.32(a)(2)(i). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1154; In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, MD Docket No. 04-73, 19 FCC Rcd. 11662, 11714, para. 136 (2004). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b), 52.32(b). See Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442. See also 47 C.F.R. § 54.711(c). At the time of the delegation, this Bureau
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  • and collect regulatory fees, as well as identify possible exemptions, adjustments, penalties, and waivers of these fees. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 159(a). Section Number and Title: 1.1151 Authority to prescribe and collect regulatory fees. 1.1152 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for wireless radio services. 1.1153 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for mass media services. 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. 1.1155 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for cable television services. 1.1156 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for international services. 1.1157 Payment of charges for regulatory fees. 1.1158 Form of payment for regulatory fees. 1.1159 Filing locations and receipts for regulatory fees. 1.1160
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. UNI is a provider of intrastate and interstate long distance services located in American Fork, Utah, serving approximately 160 customers. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau issued a Letter of Inquiry (``LOI'') directing UNI to provide
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. Clear World is a privately-owned company offering inter-exchange carriage services mainly on the west coast of the United States, and is obligated to operate in accordance with the Commission's USF rules. On September 28, 2004, the
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. FPL is a seller of private line and related dedicated services and began to provide interstate telecommunications service in January, 2000. On December 19, 2005, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry to FPL. The December
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. Intelecom offers Unbundled Network Element Platform (UNE-P) local and interstate telecommunications services for customers in New York, California, and Connecticut. In 2004, the Bureau audit staff undertook a compliance review program to identify resellers and wholesalers
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  • information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. TELUS offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. TELUS is a Canada-based telecommunications carrier that provides telecommunications to end users and carrier-customers, including international and interstate telecommunications service in the United States. TELUS
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  • (47 C.F.R. Part 2), Tariffs (47 C.F.R. Part 61), Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Common Carriers (47 C.F.R. Part 64), Radio Broadcast Services (47 C.F.R. Part 73), and Stations in the Maritime Services (47 C.F.R. Part 80). Specifically, this Order corrects bank addresses in several provisions of Sections 0.401(b), 0.482, 1.80(h), 1.227(b), 1.907, 1.1102, 1.1103, 1.1104, 1.1105, 1.1106, 1.1107, 1.1152, 1.1153, 1.1154, 1.1155, 1.1156, 1.1166(d), 1.10001, 1.10009, 2.913(b), 61.14(b), 61.17(b), 61.20(b), 61.32(b), 61.153(b), 64.709(d), and 80.59(c) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.401(b), 0.482, 1.80(h), 1.227(b), 1.907, 1.1102, 1.1103, 1.1104, 1.1105, 1.1106, 1.1107, 1.1152, 1.1153, 1.1154, 1.1155, 1.1156, 1.1166(d), 1.10001, 1.10009, 2.913(b), 61.14, 61.17, 61.20, 61.32, 61.153, 64.709, and 80.59(c). This Order also makes several non-substantive changes to the Commission's fee
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  • directive, issued pursuant to sections 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and carrier registration. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • the schedule of annual regulatory fees and filings for various services. Need: These rules identify the annual regulatory fees and filing locations for various services. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 159. Section Number and Title: 1.1152 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for wireless radio services. 1.1153 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for mass media services. 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. 1.1155 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for cable television services. 1.1156 Schedule of annual regulatory fees and filing locations for international services. 1.1157 Payment of charges for regulatory fees. 1.1159 Filing locations and receipts for regulatory fees. 1.1162 General exemptions from regulatory fees. SUBPART I-PROCEDURES
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  • entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter.
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  • and 52.32 of the Commission's rules, telecommunications service providers are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, providers of interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. ComSpan offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. On March 13, 2008, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry (``LOI'') to ComSpan. The March 13, 2008 LOI directed ComSpan, among other things, to
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  • providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and the Commission's 2007 order extending disability access requirements to providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, interconnected VoIP service providers are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. Pursuant to sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Rules, interstate telephone service providers, including those providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to pay regulatory fees. Pursuant to the Commission's 2006 Universal Service Contribution Methodology order, interconnected VoIP providers are required to register with the Commission and designate an agent for service of process pursuant to section 4(i) of the Act. Allegiance offers interstate interconnected
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations
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  • adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e.,
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  • be effective August 10, 2004. For filings on or after August 10, 2004,[38] applicants and licensees must check the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fee Guide for the current fees.[39] The 70-80-90 GHz bands are licensed for microwave point-to-point operations (common carrier or private operational fixed)[40] which are subject to filing fees under Section 1.1102 and regulatory fees under Sections 1.1152 or 1.1154, as applicable.[41] Certain applicants are exempt from filing and/or regulatory fees.[42] Nonexempt applicants for new, non-exclusive nationwide licenses will be subject to microwave service filing and regulatory fees as follows: New license applications must use fee type code CJPR.[43] Currently, the combined fee is $470. Modification of license applications must use fee code CJPM. Currently, the filing fee is $220.
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 480 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 305 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 450 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 5. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $5.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00132 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • 420 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 320 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 430 FCC, Multipoint (Includes MMDS, MDS, & LMDS) P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $10.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00153 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Permits $ 8,300 Satellite UHF/VHF Commercial 1. All Markets $1,000 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 515 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 365 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 5. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $25.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00199 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Permits $ 5,675 Satellite UHF/VHF Commercial 1. All Markets $1,050 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 520 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 385 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $50.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00218 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Permits $ 1,725 Satellite UHF/VHF Commercial 1. All Markets $1,075 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 535 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 395 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $60.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00243 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''). Finally, we find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission. We order Teletronics to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report, supported by a sworn statement or declaration under penalty of perjury of a corporate officer, setting forth in detail its plan
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  • (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date. Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund. We also find that Carrera has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Finally, we find that Carrera apparently violated Commission orders by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond to Commission directives to provide certain information. We order Carrera to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report, supported
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  • that TMI is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $280,000. Specifically, we find that TMI has apparently violated sections 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 54.706(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''). We further find that TMI has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission. II. BACKGROUND The Commission is charged by Congress with regulating interstate and international telecommunications and ensuring that providers of such telecommunications comply with the requirements imposed on them by the Act and our rules. The Commission also has been charged by Congress to establish, administer
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  • Satellite UHF/VHF Commercial 1. All Markets $1,150 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 570 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 420 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $85.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00264 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their ``end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year.'' Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. CSII is a provider of interstate telecommunications services. On March 10, 2005, the Bureau initiated the Investigation by issuing a Letter of Inquiry (``LOI'') directing CSII to provide information about its compliance with, among other
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  • here at length. TMI is a Maine-based telecommunications provider that offers long distance plans, toll free numbers, and phone cards. In 2002, it began providing these services by reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance services purchased from Global Crossing Bandwidth, Inc. (``Global Crossing''). As such, TMI is subject to the obligations of section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 1.1154, and 1.1157(a)(1) of our rules. Section 254(d) of the Act requires, among other things, that ``[e]very telecommunications carrier [providing] interstate telecommunications services . . . contribute, on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis, to the specific, predictable, and sufficient mechanisms established by the Commission to preserve and advance universal service.'' Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules requires all telecommunications carriers that
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  • 52.17, 52.32. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 47 U.S.C. § 225(b)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 64.604. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 47 U.S.C. § 9(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). Verizon offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. On January 5, 2006, MCI informed the Bureau that, as part of a review of
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  • Satellite UHF/VHF Commercial 1. All Markets $1,100 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 550 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 345 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $40.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00266 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Reporting Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their ``end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year.'' Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Teletronics, Inc., also doing business as Teletronics Services, Inc., is an Ohio-based telecommunications provider that offers integrated telecommunications systems to business users. It began reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance service as part of its
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  • issue a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and (4) willfully
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  • section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration contributions; section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full Local Number Portability (``LNP'') contributions; and section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay fully regulatory fees program payments when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find that Telrite is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $924,212. We order Telrite to submit within thirty days a report supported by a sworn statement or declaration under
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  • All Markets $1,175 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 595 P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 365 FCC, Low Power Translator, & TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 979084 (47 CFR Part 74) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $40.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 979097 (FCC Form 601 & 159) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00314 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international
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  • Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') by the Commission against BCE for possible violations of sections 9, 214, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), 47 U.S.C. §§ 159, 214, 254, sections 34-39 of the Cable Landing Act, 47 U.S.C. §§ 34-39, Executive Order No. 10530, and sections 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11, regarding violation of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements, as well as international reporting and fee payment requirements. The Commission and BCE have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter.
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  • No. 200832080083 FRN No. 0009690256 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Compass Global, Inc. (``Compass'') apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and Local Number Portability (``LNP''). Based on our
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom (``Omniat'') apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``annual Worksheet'' or ``Form 499-A''); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North
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  • All Markets $1,275 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 650 P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 400 FCC, Low Power Translator, & TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 979084 (47 CFR Part 74) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $30.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 979097 (FCC Form 601 & 159) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00342 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international
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  • All Markets $1,300 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 675 P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 415 FCC, Low Power Translator, & TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 979084 (47 CFR Part 74) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 4. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $25.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 979097 (FCC Form 601 & 159) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00349 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international
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  • All Markets $1,250 FCC Satellite TV 2. Construction Permits $ 670 P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM $ 395 FCC, Low Power Translator, & TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 979084 (47 CFR Part 74) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 979084 St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 6. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $25.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 979097 (FCC Form 601 & 159) St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00375 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international
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  • No. 201232080018 FRN 0012951612 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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  • the Act and Section 52.17 the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP); (4) Section 251(e)(2) of the Act and Section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of local number portability (LNP); and (5) Sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that Telseven is apparently liable for forfeiture penalties totaling one million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars ($1,758,465). II. BACKGROUND The
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 445 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 280 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR, Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 12 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 275 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Sec. 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $13 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00117 FCC, Carriers (per dollar contributed to P.O.
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 480 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 305 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 450 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 5. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $5.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00132 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year.12 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities.13 In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues.14 7. UNI is a provider of intrastate and interstate long distance services located in American Fork, Utah, serving approximately 160 customers. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau issued a Letter of Inquiry (``LOI'') directing UNI to
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  • and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'').4 Finally, we find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission.5 3. We order Teletronics to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report, supported by a sworn statement or declaration under penalty of perjury of a corporate officer, setting forth in detail its
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  • (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund.3 We also find that Carrera has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission.4 Finally, we find that Carrera apparently violated Commission orders by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond to Commission directives to provide certain information. 3. We order Carrera to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report,
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  • TMI is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $280,000. 2. Specifically, we find that TMI has apparently violated sections 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),1 and section 54.706(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'').2 We further find that TMI has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules3 by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission. II. BACKGROUND 3. The Commission is charged by Congress with regulating interstate and international telecommunications and ensuring that providers of such telecommunications comply with the requirements imposed on them by the Act and our rules.4 The Commission also has been charged by Congress to establish,
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. Clear World is a privately-owned company offering inter-exchange carriage services mainly on the west coast of the United States, and is obligated to operate in accordance with the Commission's USF rules. On September 28, 2004,
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. FPL is a seller of private line and related dedicated services and began to provide interstate telecommunications service in January, 2000. On December 19, 2005, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry to FPL. The
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. Intelecom offers Unbundled Network Element Platform (UNE-P) local and interstate telecommunications services for customers in New York, California, and Connecticut. In 2004, the Bureau audit staff undertook a compliance review program to identify resellers and
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their "end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year." 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 7. CSII is a provider of interstate telecommunications services. On March 10, 2005, the Bureau initiated the Investigation by issuing a Letter of Inquiry ("LOI") directing CSII to provide information about its compliance with, among
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  • here at length. TMI is a Maine-based telecommunications provider that offers long distance plans, toll free numbers, and phone cards. In 2002, it began providing these services by reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance services purchased from Global Crossing Bandwidth, Inc. ("Global Crossing"). As such, TMI is subject to the obligations of section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 1.1154, and 1.1157(a)(1) of our rules. Section 254(d) of the Act requires, among other things, that "[e]very telecommunications carrier [providing] interstate telecommunications services . . . contribute, on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis, to the specific, predictable, and sufficient mechanisms established by the Commission to preserve and advance universal service." Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules requires all telecommunications carriers that
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  • in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 5. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 6. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. TELUS offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. TELUS is a Canada-based telecommunications carrier that provides telecommunications to end users and carrier-customers, including international and interstate telecommunications service in the United
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  • 5. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604. 6. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 47 U.S.C. S: 9(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 7. Verizon offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. On January 5, 2006, MCI informed the Bureau that, as part of a
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their "end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year." 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 7. Teletronics, Inc., also doing business as Teletronics Services, Inc., is an Ohio-based telecommunications provider that offers integrated telecommunications systems to business users. It began reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance service as part of
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  • a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and (4) willfully
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  • directive, issued pursuant to sections 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this
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  • section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration contributions; section 251(e)(2) of the Act and section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full Local Number Portability ("LNP") contributions; and section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay fully regulatory fees program payments when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find that Telrite is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $924,212. 2. We order Telrite to submit within thirty days a report supported by a sworn statement or declaration
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  • Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") by the Commission against BCE for possible violations of sections 9, 214, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), 47 U.S.C. S:S: 159, 214, 254, sections 34-39 of the Cable Landing Act, 47 U.S.C. S:S: 34-39, Executive Order No. 10530, and sections 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.767, 1.1154, 1.1156, 43.61, 43.82, 54.706, 54.711, 63.10, and 63.11, regarding violation of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements, as well as international reporting and fee payment requirements. 2. The Commission and BCE have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this
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  • 0009690256 ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 8, 2008 Released: April 9, 2008 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Compass Global, Inc. ("Compass") apparently violated sections 9, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17(a), 52.32(a), 54.706(a), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules, by willfully or repeatedly failing to make the required regulatory payments as well as to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and Local Number Portability ("LNP"). Based on our
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  • FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North
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  • of the Commission's rules, telecommunications service providers are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. 5. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, providers of interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. ComSpan offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. On March 13, 2008, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry ("LOI") to ComSpan. The March 13, 2008 LOI directed ComSpan, among other
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  • VoIP service, are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. 5. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and the Commission's 2007 order extending disability access requirements to providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, interconnected VoIP service providers are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. 6. Pursuant to sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Rules, interstate telephone service providers, including those providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. Pursuant to the Commission's 2006 Universal Service Contribution Methodology order, interconnected VoIP providers are required to register with the Commission and designate an agent for service of process pursuant to section 4(i) of the Act. 8. Allegiance offers
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations
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  • adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e.,
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  • ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
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  • the Act and Section 52.17 the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP); (4) Section 251(e)(2) of the Act and Section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of local number portability (LNP); and (5) Sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that Telseven is apparently liable for forfeiture penalties totaling one million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars ($1,758,465). II. BACKGROUND 2.
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 460 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 290 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR, Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 12 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 285 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Sec. 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: 32 § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $13 FCC, Common Carrier P.O. Box 358130 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5130 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00121 FCC, Carriers (per dollar contributed to P.O. Box 358835 TRS Fund)
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 445 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 280 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR, Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 12 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 275 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 4. Sec. 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $13 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00117 FCC, Carriers (per dollar contributed to P.O.
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  • TV 2. Construction Permits $ 480 P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Low Power TV, TV/FM $ 305 FCC, Low Power Translator,& TV/FM Booster P.O. Box 358835 (47 CFR Part 74) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Broadcast Auxiliary $ 10 FCC, Auxiliary P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 Multipoint Distribution $ 450 FCC, Multipoint P.O. Box 358835 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5835 5. Section 1.1154 is revised to read as follows: § 1.1154 Schedule of annual regulatory charges and filing locations for common carrier services. Radio Facilities Fee Amount Address 1. Microwave (Domestic Public Fixed) $5.00 FCC (Electronic Filing) P.O. Box 358994 (FCC Form 601 & 159) Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5994 Carriers 1. Interstate Telephone Service Providers $ .00132 FCC, Carriers (per interstate and international end-user
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year.12 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities.13 In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues.14 7. UNI is a provider of intrastate and interstate long distance services located in American Fork, Utah, serving approximately 160 customers. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau issued a Letter of Inquiry (``LOI'') directing UNI to
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  • and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),3 and sections 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) and 52.17(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'').4 Finally, we find that Teletronics has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission.5 3. We order Teletronics to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report, supported by a sworn statement or declaration under penalty of perjury of a corporate officer, setting forth in detail its
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  • (``Worksheets'') or predecessor forms from 1999 through the current date.2 Further, we find that Carrera has apparently violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706(a) and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund.3 We also find that Carrera has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission.4 Finally, we find that Carrera apparently violated Commission orders by willfully and repeatedly failing to respond to Commission directives to provide certain information. 3. We order Carrera to submit within thirty days, either as part of its response to this NAL or separately, a report,
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  • TMI is apparently liable for a total forfeiture of $280,000. 2. Specifically, we find that TMI has apparently violated sections 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''),1 and section 54.706(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'').2 We further find that TMI has apparently violated sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules3 by failing to pay regulatory fees to the Commission. II. BACKGROUND 3. The Commission is charged by Congress with regulating interstate and international telecommunications and ensuring that providers of such telecommunications comply with the requirements imposed on them by the Act and our rules.4 The Commission also has been charged by Congress to establish,
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. Clear World is a privately-owned company offering inter-exchange carriage services mainly on the west coast of the United States, and is obligated to operate in accordance with the Commission's USF rules. On September 28, 2004,
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. FPL is a seller of private line and related dedicated services and began to provide interstate telecommunications service in January, 2000. On December 19, 2005, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry to FPL. The
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-2451A1.html
  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user revenues. 7. Intelecom offers Unbundled Network Element Platform (UNE-P) local and interstate telecommunications services for customers in New York, California, and Connecticut. In 2004, the Bureau audit staff undertook a compliance review program to identify resellers and
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their "end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year." 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 7. CSII is a provider of interstate telecommunications services. On March 10, 2005, the Bureau initiated the Investigation by issuing a Letter of Inquiry ("LOI") directing CSII to provide information about its compliance with, among
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  • here at length. TMI is a Maine-based telecommunications provider that offers long distance plans, toll free numbers, and phone cards. In 2002, it began providing these services by reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance services purchased from Global Crossing Bandwidth, Inc. ("Global Crossing"). As such, TMI is subject to the obligations of section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 1.1154, and 1.1157(a)(1) of our rules. Section 254(d) of the Act requires, among other things, that "[e]very telecommunications carrier [providing] interstate telecommunications services . . . contribute, on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis, to the specific, predictable, and sufficient mechanisms established by the Commission to preserve and advance universal service." Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules requires all telecommunications carriers that
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  • in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 5. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 6. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. TELUS offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. TELUS is a Canada-based telecommunications carrier that provides telecommunications to end users and carrier-customers, including international and interstate telecommunications service in the United
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2007/FCC-07-122A1.html
  • 5. Pursuant to Section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS fund, based on information contained in FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604. 6. Pursuant to Section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commissions rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 47 U.S.C. S: 9(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 7. Verizon offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. On January 5, 2006, MCI informed the Bureau that, as part of a
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  • Worksheets and contribute toward the costs of numbering administration on the basis of their "end-user telecommunications revenues for the prior calendar year." 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and section 1.1151 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications and other providers must pay regulatory fees to the Commission to recover the costs of certain regulatory activities. In particular, sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules require that interstate telecommunications carriers pay regulatory fees on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 7. Teletronics, Inc., also doing business as Teletronics Services, Inc., is an Ohio-based telecommunications provider that offers integrated telecommunications systems to business users. It began reselling intrastate, interstate, and international long-distance service as part of
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  • a forfeiture if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission order or rule. 11. We find by a preponderance of the evidence, as discussed in detail in the Carrera NAL and herein, that Carrera has violated section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii), 54.706(a), 1.1154, and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we find based on a preponderance of the evidence that Carrera: (1) willfully and repeatedly failed to file Worksheets and predecessor forms; (2) willfully and repeatedly failed to make requisite contributions toward the Universal Service and TRS Funds; (3) willfully and repeatedly failed to pay regulatory fees to the Commission; and (4) willfully
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  • directive, issued pursuant to sections 4(i), 4(j), 218, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), to provide certain information and documents. In addition, the Consent Decree terminates an investigation of Unicom for possible violations of sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Act, relating to universal service and other programs, and, among others, sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, relating to regulatory fees, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") cost recovery mechanism, the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, and carrier registration. 2. The Bureau and Unicom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this
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  • FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2009 Released: March 31, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order ("NAL"), we find that Omniat International Telecom, LLC d/b/a OMNIAT Telecom ("Omniat") apparently violated sections 9(a)(1), 214(a), 225(b)(1), and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules by willfully and repeatedly failing to (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) submit annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets ("annual Worksheet" or "Form 499-A"); (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund and cost recovery mechanisms for the North
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  • of the Commission's rules, telecommunications service providers are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. 5. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, providers of interstate telecommunications services are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. 6. Pursuant to section 9(a)(1) of the Act and sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Commission's rules, interstate telecommunications carriers are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. ComSpan offers interstate and international telecommunications services and is subject to the requirements discussed in paragraphs 3 through 6 above. 8. On March 13, 2008, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry ("LOI") to ComSpan. The March 13, 2008 LOI directed ComSpan, among other
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  • VoIP service, are required to contribute to the costs of establishing numbering administration and local number portability. 5. Pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and the Commission's 2007 order extending disability access requirements to providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, interconnected VoIP service providers are required to contribute to the TRS Fund. 6. Pursuant to sections 1.1154 and 1.1157 of the Rules, interstate telephone service providers, including those providing interconnected VoIP service, are required to pay regulatory fees. 7. Pursuant to the Commission's 2006 Universal Service Contribution Methodology order, interconnected VoIP providers are required to register with the Commission and designate an agent for service of process pursuant to section 4(i) of the Act. 8. Allegiance offers
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Bay Springs Communications, Inc. (BSCI). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against BSCI for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225, 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157, 43.61, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules (Rules) concerning various regulatory fee and reporting obligations as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration. The Consent Decree also terminates an investigation by the Bureau into possible violations
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  • adopt the attached Consent Decree between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Telrite Corporation (Telrite). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) by the Commission against Telrite for possible violations of Sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1), 251(e)(2), and 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17(a), 52.17(b), 52.32(a), 52.32(b), 54.706, 54.711, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Services Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan and Local Number Portability administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e.,
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/FCC-12-38A1.html
  • ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: April 13, 2012 Released: April 16, 2012 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL), we find that RB Communications, Inc., d/b/a Starfone, apparently violated Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Sections 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, by willfully and repeatedly failing to: (1) apply for and obtain authorization from the Commission to provide international telecommunications service; (2) register with the Commission; (3) contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund; and (4) pay regulatory fees to the Commission. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2012/FCC-12-62A1.html
  • the Act and Section 52.17 the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP); (4) Section 251(e)(2) of the Act and Section 52.32(a) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to make full contributions to the administration of local number portability (LNP); and (5) Sections 1.1154 and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to pay regulatory fees when due. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this matter, and for the reasons discussed below, we find that Telseven is apparently liable for forfeiture penalties totaling one million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars ($1,758,465). II. BACKGROUND 2.