FCC Web Documents citing 1.1157

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  • Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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  • id. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from
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  • is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of
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  • 4, 2008 By the Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • 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 is
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  • 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. A
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  • Service Fund filing, contribution and other related rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • No. EB-08-IH-1364 NAL/Acct. No. 201132080025 FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • 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 of
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  • 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., FCC
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  • Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the
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  • 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 and repeatedly
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  • 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 penalty of
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  • 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 review
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200932080022 FRN No. 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and
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  • 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 American
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  • FRN No. 0015301732 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund,
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  • 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 surrounding
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  • 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 Act codifies
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  • recon granted 10, FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] Hispanic Keys Broadcasting Corp. - Request for waiver of FY 2001 regulatory fee Denied (November 27, 2001) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5344 (1994)] Infinity Communications Group, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 2001 regulatory fee Denied (November 27, 2001) [See 47 CFR par. 1.1157 (c)] Page Mart II, Inc. - Request for waiver of FCC rules 47 CFR par. 1.1102 Filing fees Granted (November 28, 2001) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12762 (1995)] PNI Spectrum, LLC - Request for waiver of FY 2001 regulatory fee Granted (December 12, 2001) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the
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  • in connection with the FY 2001 regulatory fee Denied (October 24, 2002) [See the Communications Act of 1934, as amended] Horvath Broadcasting, L. L. C. Request for reconsideration of a fee decision dated June 18, 2002 concerning a waiver of the late payment penalty concerning the FY 2001 regulatory fees due for WZUM-AM Denied (September 24, 2002) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13,525 (2001) (2001 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] Loral Space & Communications, Ltd. - Request for a partial refund of a fee for application to extend milestones regarding the Loral Telstar 8 satellite Granted (October 24, 2002) [See 47 U.S.C. �
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  • FL Granted (February 25, 2002) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994); recon granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] Infinity Communications Group Trust - Request for a review of a decision concerning FCC Forms 159-W, Form 499-A and Form 159 dated November 27, 2001 Denied (February 28, 2002) [See 47 CFR par. 1.1157(c)] Putt, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 1999 regulatory fees for call sign WPIX533 Granted (February 6, 2002) Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. - Request for waiver and refund of application filing fees in connection with authority to launch and operate a low-Earth-orbit satellite system Denied (February 13, 2002) [See 47 U.S.C. par 158(d)(2); 47 CFR par 1.115] Thy Kingdom
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  • Request for deferral of hearing fees Granted (January 31, 2003) [See Establishment of a Fee Collection Program, 2 FCC Rcd 947, 985 n. 134 (1987) See also Public Notice, DA 02-3173, November 14, 2002] Northern Broadcasting System, Inc. Earth station E980103 - Request for waiver of FY 2001 regulatory fee late payment penalty Denied (January 31, 2003) [See 47 CFR. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13, 525 (2001) (2001 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] Pay Tel Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 2002 regulatory fee late payment penalty Denied (January 29, 2003) PC Landing Corp. - Request for deferral of application filing fees Dismissed
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  • FY 2002 regulatory fees Dismissed (November 19, 2002) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communication Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), reconsideration granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] MACKK Broadcasting Co., Inc. - Request for waiver of late fees or penalties associated with the FY 2001 regulatory fee for WAMD 97 Denied (November 13, 2002) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13, 525 (2001) (2001 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159; see also Sitka Broadcasting Co., Inc., 70 FCC 2d 2375, 2378 (1979), citing Lowndes County Broadcasting Co., 23 FCC 2d 91 (1970) and Emporium Broadcasting Co., 23 FCC 2d 868 (1970)] Ortiz
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  • application filing fees for minor modification to the construction permit for FM translator station K279AJ Roseburg, OR Granted (April 1, 2003) [See 47 CFR Section 1.1113(a)(5)] Siebert Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver of late fees or penalties associated with the FY 2002 regulatory fees filed on behalf of Stations KUTT and KGMT. Denied (April 1, 2003) [See 47 CFR. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13, 525 (2001) (2001 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159.] Signal Television - Request for a refund of a hearing fee paid in connection with an application for a new television station in Mayaguez, PR Granted (April 4, 2003) [See 47 C.F.R.
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  • 86-285 and are available for public inspection. A copy of the decision is also placed in the appropriate docket, if one exists. The following Managing Director fee decisions are released for public information: Callais Cablevision, LLC - Request for waiver of late payment penalties associated with the Fiscal Year 2002 regulatory fees Denied (July 14, 2003) [See 47 CFR paragraph 1.1157 see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fee for Fiscal Year 2002, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 13,203; 47 U.S.C. paragraph 159] Champlin Broadcasting, Inc. - Request for waiver of the Fiscal Year 2002 regulatory fees for KMMZ Enid, OK Denied (April 4, 2003) Classic Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver and refund of certain application fees paid in
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  • of Orbital Debris, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 18 FCC Rcd 12674 (2003); see also Commission Adopts Freeze on New Satellite License Applications, Public Notice, 18 FCC Rcd 7903 (2003)] Lycom Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver of the late charge penalty regarding fiscal year 2003 regulatory fees Denied (May 10, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15,985 (2003) (2003 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] NobelTel, LLC - Request for waiver of the late charge penalty regarding fiscal year 2003 regulatory fees Denied (May 10, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees
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  • the associated late charge penalty for fiscal year 2003 Granted (June 7, 2004) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), on recon, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] RCS Communications Group - Request for waiver of the late charge penalty regarding fiscal year 2003 regulatory fees Denied (June 7 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15, 985 (2003) (2003 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] SNC Telecommunication, LLC - Request for waiver and refund of an application processing fee Granted (June 7, 2004) [See 47 U.S.C. �158(d)(2); 47 C.F.R. �1.1117(a); Establishment of a Fee Collection Program to
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  • of an application processing fee Granted (July 27, 2004) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), on recon., 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] ComTech 21, LLC - Request for a waiver and refund of the late payment penalty associated with fiscal year 2003 regultatory fees Denied (July 27, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15, 985 (2003) (2003 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] KDSJ(AM) - Request for a partial refund of the fiscal year 2003 regulatory fees Denied (July 27, 2004) [See Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, 18 FCC Rcd
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  • waiver of a late charge penalty for FY 2003 regulatory fees Denied (August 11, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.106; McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc., 19 FCC Rcd 6587, paras. 7-8 (2004)] Fort Stockton Radio Company, Inc. & Gaines County Broadcasting, LLC - Request for waiver of the late payment penalty KFST-AM, KIKZ and KSEM Denied (August 11, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15, 985 (2003) see also 47 U.S.C. �159 See also Public Notice, Regulatory Fees Due September 24, 2003, DA 03-2557 (July 30. 2003); Public Notice, Federal Communications Commission Extends the Filing Deadline Date of FY 2003 Regulatory Fee, DA 03-2907 (Sept. 22,
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  • and are available for public inspection. A copy of the decision is also placed in the appropriate docket, if one exists. The following Managing Director fee decisions are released for public information: Blue Ridge Financial, Inc. - Request for waiver of the late payment penalty for FY 2002 regulatory fee due from WWIT(AM) Denied (February 18, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2002, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 13,203 (2002); 47 U.S.C. �159] Eure Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver and partial refund of FY 2002 regulatory fees paid for WINA(AM) Granted (February 24, 2004) [See C.F.R. �1.1160(a)(1)] Harris Broadcasting Company, Inc. - Request for reduction of FY 2003 regulatory
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  • 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 Refunds of regulatory fees. 1.1161 Conditional license grants and delegated authorizations. 1.1162 General exemptions from regulatory fees. 1.1163 Adjustments to regulatory fees. 1.1164 Penalties for late or insufficient regulatory fee payments. 1.1165 Payment by cashier's check for regulatory
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  • or the Bureau adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's October 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Locus violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payment. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 254(d) of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services and private service
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  • of a Fee Collection Program to Implement the Provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, 2 FCC Rcd 947, 958, para. 70 (1987); Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd 12551 (2003)] Telef�nica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico, Inc - Request for waiver of FY 2003 late payment penalty fees. Denied (May 23, 2005) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15, 985 (2003)] U.S. Broadcasting (WMAC) - Request for waiver of FY 2001 late payment penalty fees. Denied (May 25, 2005) [See Assessment and Collection of Regulatory fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13, 525,13,537}, See generally
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on
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  • Broadcasting Company, LLC- Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fees. Granted (December 1, 2004) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), recon. granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759] South Tel Cable - Request for waiver of a late charge penalty for FY 2003 regulatory fees Denied (October 22, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1157; see also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2003, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 15, 985 (2003) (2003 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159] Stereo 97, Inc- Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fees for station KAVV(FM), Benson, AZ and booster station KAVV-FM1 Granted (December 3, 2004) [See implementation of Section 9 of the Communications
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  • Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fees. Granted (January 12, 2005) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), on recon. Granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] WWSJ (AM) - Request for waiver of the penalty for late payment the FY 2004 regulatory fees. Denied (October 26, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1157] NOTE: ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REPORT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REVENUE AND RECEIVABLES OPERATIONS GROUP AT (202) 418-1995. Federal Communications Commission [DA-05-676] ________________________________________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________ $ $ $ $ Y Z � � 3 6 8 W X X Y Z t | � � � � ' � � � � " � � � � �
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  • Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. (``Clear World''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based
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  • the Bureau adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant to
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  • the subject of the Commission's investigation. BACKGROUND ITE characterizes itself as a provider of residential and business long distance telephone services, international telephone services, and pre-paid phone card services. ITE began providing telecommunications services in the United States in 2002. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau sent ITE a Letter of Inquiry to obtain information concerning ITE's compliance with sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, which require entities that provide interstate telecommunications services to pay annual regulatory fees; to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), TRS Fund, and North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA'') Fund; and to file information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). Section
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  • 2006) [See MCLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc., 19 FCC Rcd 6587,6589 para. 8 (2004)] Mitchell County Television WQLI (FM) - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee late payment penalty. Denied (May 23, 2006) [See Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2005, Report and Order, 20 FCC Rcd 12259 �� 45-49 (2005); 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157] On Top Communications of Mississippi LLC. WRJH (FM) and WME694 - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (May 31, 2006) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12761-62, �� 13-14 (1995)] PC Landing Corp. - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (May 17, 2006) [See Implementation of Section
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  • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC (``FPL''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the
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  • [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1164] International Broadcasting Corporation - WGIT (AM) Request for refund of FY 2003 and 2004 regulatory fees. Granted (June 9, 2006) [See 47 C.F.R. �1.1160(a)(1)] KCOH, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee late payment penalty. Denied (June 28, 2006) [See FY 2005 Report and Order at �� 45-49; 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157] LD Telecommunications, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee late payment penalty. Denied (June 10, 2006) [See 47 U.S.C.� 159(c)] On Top Communications of Georgia, LLC. Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (May 31, 2006) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12761-62, �� 13-14 (1995)] On Top
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  • [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), recon. granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12762 (1995)] Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc. - WIGN Request for waiver of the late payment penalty for the FY 2005 regulatory fee. Denied (July 26, 2006) [See FY 2005 Report and Order at � 45-49: 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157] Telco Group, Inc. Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (August 16, 2006) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), recon. granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] Federal Communications Commission ________________________________________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________ DA -06-1644 $ $ $ $ $ D E F ''� ! $ % - -
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. (``Intelecom''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the
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  • means the date on which the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's March 30, 2004 letter regarding Intelecom's compliance with the registration requirement of section 64.1195 of the Commission's rules and the Bureau's January 26, 2005 letter of inquiry regarding whether Intelecom violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant
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  • the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12761-62, �� 13-14 (1995)] Cellular Mobile Systems of St. Cloud, LLC - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee late payment penalty. Denied (March 14, 2006) [See Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2005, Report and Order, 20 FCC Rcd 12259 �� 45-49 (2005); 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157] Creative Media, Inc KXXA (AM) - Request for waiver and refund of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (March 9, 2006) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12762 (1995)] Eagle Bluff Enterprises KACE (AM) - Request for waiver of FY 2005 regulatory fee. Granted (April 10, 2006) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the
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  • A copy of the decision is also placed in the appropriate docket, if one exists. The following Managing Director fee decisions are released for public information: BBG Communications, Inc. - Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fee late payment penalty. Denied (April 3, 2007) [See FY 2004 Report and Order at 11682, � 70; 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157] Jerry J. Collins KLFF (AM) - Request for refund of application fee. Granted (April 16, 2007) [See 47C.F.R. ��1.1108 and 1.113(a] New AM, Baxter, MN - Request for waiver of FY 2006 regulatory fee. Granted (April 3, 2007) [See FY 2006 Report and Order at � 50] PC Landing Corp - Request for deferral and waiver of FY 2006 regulatory
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  • Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission''), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively ``TELUS''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by
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  • id. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) (annual ``Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet'' or ``Worksheet''); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from
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  • is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of
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  • Fiscal Year, 10 FCC Rcd 12759, 12762 (1995)] Radio Meillennium LLC Stations KMKX and KWNE- Request for waiver and refund of late payment penalty. Denied (September 21, 2007) [See Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2005, Report and Order, 20 FCC Rcd 12259, 12273-75, �� 45-50 (2005) (FY 2005 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159; 47 C.F.R. �1.1157 Sodtown Telephone Company - Request for waiver of application fee. Denied (October 16, 2007) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), on recon., 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995) (Implementation of Section 9 Reconsideration)] Wireless America, LLC - Request for waiver application fee. Denied (October 16, 2007) [See 47 U.S.C. �158(d)(2); 47 C.F.R.
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  • 4, 2008 By the Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WTI Communications, Inc. (``WTI''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-122 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-122 8 q r s t � '' � " � � � � � /� � � � � � kd� kd kd ��� ���
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  • 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 is
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  • 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 IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1069 Brief Description: These rules apply to all Commission actions that may impact the quality of the human environment. Need: These rules implement subchapter I of the National Environmental Policy Act
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  • 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. A
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  • Service Fund filing, contribution and other related rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. (``ComSpan'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • No. EB-08-IH-1364 NAL/Acct. No. 201132080025 FRN 0010267862 Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Allegiance Communications, LLC (``Allegiance'' or the ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') and Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') and Local Number Portability (``LNP'') administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • 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 of
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  • 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., FCC
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  • accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, 47 CFR Section 1.1157 of our regulations, "Payment of charges for regulatory fees", was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that
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  • of December 31, 2003 as their subscriber count. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio Licensees (Part 22) $0.25 per telephone number/unit 0411 CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) $0.25 per unit 0412 CMRS Messaging Services (Parts 22, 24 and 90) $0.08 per unit 0413 Note: Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d) of our regulations (payment of charges for regulatory fees), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensees subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee are to retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate the amount of the regulatory fee. The Commission periodically
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  • of December 31, 2004 as their subscriber count. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio Licensees (Part 22) $0.22 per telephone number/unit 0511 CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) $0.22 per unit 0512 CMRS Messaging Services (Parts 22, 24 and 90) $0.08 per unit 0513 Note: Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d) of our regulations (payment of charges for regulatory fees), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensees subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee are to retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate the amount of the regulatory fee. The Commission periodically
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  • of December 31, 2005 for their subscriber count. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio Licensees (Part 22) $0.20 per telephone number/unit 0611 CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) $0.20 per unit 0612 CMRS Messaging Services (Parts 22, 24 and 90) $0.08 per unit 0613 Note: Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d) of our regulations (payment of charges for regulatory fees), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensees subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee are to retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate the amount of the regulatory fee. The Commission periodically
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  • who did not receive a letter from the FCC should use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2006. CMRS Messaging (Paging) licensees were not sent a letter from the FCC, and should therefore use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2006 for their subscriber count. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d), CMRS providers must retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate their fee payment. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio (Part 22) and CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) Beginning this year,
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  • who did not receive a letter from the FCC should use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2007. CMRS Messaging (Paging) licensees were not sent a letter from the FCC, and should therefore use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2007 for their subscriber count. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d), CMRS providers must retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate their fee payment. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio (Part 22) and CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) Beginning this year,
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  • who did not receive a letter from the FCC should use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2008. CMRS Messaging (Paging) licensees were not sent a letter from the FCC, and should therefore use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2008 for their subscriber count. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d), CMRS providers must retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate their fee payment. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio (Part 22) and CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) Beginning this year,
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  • the Commission does not receive a response to its letter, the Net NRUF telephone number count listed on the assessment letter that you received will be used as the basis for payment of FY 2010 CMRS regulatory fees. This subscriber count will also be the figure that will be loaded into Fee Filer for payment. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d), CMRS providers must retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate their fee payment. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio (Part 22) and CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) Beginning this year,
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  • who did not receive a letter from the FCC should use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2010. CMRS Messaging (Paging) licensees were not sent a letter from the FCC, and should therefore use the number of telephone numbers or units as of December 31, 2010 for their subscriber count. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d), CMRS providers must retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate their fee payment. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio (Part 22) and CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) Beginning this year,
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  • See 47 C.F.R. �� 0.460 and 0.467. See 47 U.S.C. �� 501, et seq. See footnote 8, supra. 5 U.S.C. � 552a; see Privacy Act System of Records, 65 Fed. Reg. 18103 (Apr. 6, 2000) (CORES); see also Privacy Act System of Records, 65 Fed. Reg. 18105 (Apr. 6, 2000) (RAMIS). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1109, 1.1112, 1.1116. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 1.1164. 47 C.F.R. � 1.764. E.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 5.65(a); 25.112(a)(1); 25.527; 73.3564(a)(1); and 78.20(a). Compare 47 C.F.R. � 1.1113 with 47 C.F.R. � 1.1108. See 47 C.F.R. � 61.13, et seq. (tariff publications filed electronically through ETFS); 47 C.F.R. �� 61.1, et seq. (publications filed on paper or diskette). See 47 U.S.C. �� 203(b) (maximum 120 days notice), 204(a)(3)
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  • a specific deadline or be dismissed as untimely (i.e., applications filed in response to a "window" or "cut-off" list established by the Commission). See Establishment of a Fee Collection Program to Implement the Provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, 5 FCC Rcd 3558, 3564 (1990). These include rolling 30-day public notice windows. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1109(c) and 1.1157(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 61.1(b). FCBA Reply Comments at 4. See amendments of section 1.221(f)(2). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.931, 5.61, 73.1250, 73.1635, 73.3542, 76.29 and 78.33. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24377-78. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380. See 5 U.S.C. � 601, et seq. 5 U.S.C. � 605(b). NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380, citing, 5 U.S.C. �
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  • Advice), and mail it to the address described in the Public Notice. Refunds of regulatory fees paid by credit cards are made by check payable to the regulatory fee payor. No refunds are issued to the card processor. 33. It has come to our attention that we did not make corresponding revisions to certain descriptive portions of sections 1.1152 and 1.1157 of our rules when the regulatory fees for wireless radio services were amended to include standard annual regulatory fees based on payment units for Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Mobile and CMRS Messaging. The descriptive portions of sections 1.1152 and 1.1157 of our rules are changed to reflect that it is no longer the case that all regulatory fee payments
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  • 24371; Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 61, 73, 74, and 76 of the Commission's Rules, Adoption of a Mandatory FCC Registration Number, 16 FCC Rcd 16138, 16139 (2001) (FRN Order). FRN Order, supra. FRN NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24371; FRN Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 16138-39. 47 U.S.C. �� 158(c)(2), 159(c)(2). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1109(c), 1.1109(d)(1); 1.1112(a)(1)(i); 1.1112(a)(2)(ii); 1.1157(a)(2); 1.1161(a)(1)(i); 1.1161(a)(2)(ii); 1.1164(e); and 1.1166(c). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(a)(2)(x). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(a)(2)(xi). These rules are not affected by the proposed red light rule. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(b). 47 C.F.R. � 254(h)(1)(B)(``All telecommunications carriers serving a geographic area shall, upon a bonafide request for any of its services that are within the definition of universal service under subsection
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  • payor. No refunds are issued to the card processor. To expand the use of other types of credit cards, the Commission proposes to accept American Express and Discover credit cards in addition to Visa and MasterCard credit cards. 29. It has come to our attention that we did not make corresponding revisions to certain descriptive portions of sections 1.1152 and 1.1157 of our rules when the regulatory fees for wireless radio services were amended to include standard annual regulatory fees based on payment units for Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) and CMRS messaging. We propose to make the necessary changes to these descriptive portions of sections 1.1152 and 1.1157 of our rules to reflect that it is no longer the case
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. 5 U.S.C. 603. The RFA, 5 U.S.C. 601-612 has been amended by the Contract With America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-121, 110 Stat. 847 (1996) (CWAAA). Title II of the CWAAA is the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. 5 U.S.C. � 603. The RFA, 5 U.S.C. �� 601-612 has been amended by the Contract With America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-121, 110 Stat. 847 (1996) (CWAAA). Title II of the CWAAA is the Small Business
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  • generally revisions to 47 C.F.R. � 1.1901. See Administrative Wage Garnishment, 63 Fed. Reg. 25136 (1998) (permitting agencies to garnish up to 15 percent of the disposable pay of a debtor to satisfy delinquent non-tax debt owed), adopting 31 C.F.R. � 285.11. See 5 C.F.R. � 550.1104. 47 U.S.C. �� 158(c)(2), 159(c)(2). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1109(c), 1.1109(d)(1); 1.1112(a)(1)(i); 1.1112(a)(2)(ii); 1.1157(a)(2); 1.1161(a)(1)(i); 1.1161(a)(2)(ii); 1.1164(e); and 1.1166(c). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(a)(2)(x). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(a)(2)(xi). These rules are not affected by the red light rule. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(b). Applications subject to the red light rule do not include matters that are subject to more restrictive procedures, e.g. requests to waive, defer, or reduce application fees or regulatory fees under
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. Federal Communications Commission FCC 05-137 � �@��� �@��� �@��� �@��� 6 p � � 4 5 6 8 9 n o p r s � � � � � � � � � � h h� kd� \ $ $
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  • 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 to come
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  • 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 by a
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  • 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 and maintain
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 06-102 Federal Communications Commission FCC 06-102 � �@��� �@��� � $ 6 y � � 5 6 8 9 x y { | � � � � � � � �
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (``the Commission'') and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. (``CSII''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in
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  • 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 provide interstate
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  • Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC (``Verizon''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. (``MCI'') for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), and regulatory fees. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 07-140 Federal Communications Commission FCC 07-140 � �@��� �@��� �@��� ! # $ ? @ B C � � ` ' � � � � � � � � � �
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') and Teletronics, Inc. (``Teletronics''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the
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  • 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 and repeatedly
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  • 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 penalty of
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 08-182 Federal Communications Commission FCC 08-182 Federal Communications Commission FCC No. 08-182 Federal Communications Commission FCC No. 08-182 / S � � � � � � F F `�� � � � $ $ $
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  • 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 review
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200932080022 FRN No. 0015301732 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA'') apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan (``NANP'') administration and
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  • 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 American
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 09-62 Federal Communications Commission FCC 09-62 5 ^ � � � � 4 5 7 8 ] ^ ` a � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5- or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 10-123 Federal Communications Commission FCC 10-123 % 9 ` � � � � $ % ' ( 8 9 ; < _ ` b c � � � � � � � � � �
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  • is a small fee (categories 1 through 5) must be multiplied by the 5-or 10-year license term, as appropriate, to arrive at the total amount of regulatory fees owed. It should be further noted that application fees may also apply as detailed in �1.1102 of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. These are standard fees that are to be paid in accordance with � 1.1157(b) of this chapter. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-114 Federal Communications Commission FCC 11-114 $ + T `` � � � * + - . S T V W ' `` � - � � � � � � � � � �
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  • FRN No. 0015301732 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. (``ADMA''). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the ``Commission's'' or ``FCC's'') rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund (``USF''), Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund,
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  • 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 surrounding
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  • 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 Act codifies
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  • on September 14, 1998. 4. Since the time for collecting fees is extremely limited, we are unable to offer installment payments for fiscal year 1998. 5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the dates for collection of fiscal year 1998 regulatory fees are as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to 0.231(a) and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. 47 U.S.C. 0.231(a) and 1.1157(b)(1). FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Andrew S. Fishel, Managing Director. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1998/da981553.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1998/da981553.wp
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  • on time and accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Act to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • Bureau adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. (f) ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. (g) ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's October 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry6 regarding whether Locus violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payment. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 254(d) of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services and private
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  • Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3.
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  • 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 plan to
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  • 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, supported by
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  • 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, administer and
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  • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
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  • adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant
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  • the Commission's investigation. II. BACKGROUND 3. ITE characterizes itself as a provider of residential and business long distance telephone services, international telephone services, and pre-paid phone card services. ITE began providing telecommunications services in the United States in 2002. 4. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau sent ITE a Letter of Inquiry to obtain information concerning ITE's compliance with sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, which require entities that provide interstate telecommunications services to pay annual regulatory fees; to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), TRS Fund, and North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA") Fund; and to file information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 5.
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  • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us,
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  • 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 provide interstate
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  • Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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  • id. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from
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  • is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of
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  • Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3.
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • 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 and repeatedly
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  • 2008 By the Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • 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 Decree
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  • 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 matter.
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  • 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 under penalty
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  • ) ) ) 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 review
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  • 0015301732 ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and
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  • 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 American
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  • Service Fund filing, contribution and other related rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • ) FRN 0010267862 ) )) ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • 0015301732 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund,
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  • 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 of
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  • 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., FCC
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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 surrounding
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  • 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. The Act
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  • numbers or units as of December 31, 2002. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio Licensees (Part 22) $0.26 per telephone number/unit 0311 CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) $0.26 per unit 0312 CMRS Messaging Services (Parts 22, 24 and 90) $0.08 per unit 0313 Note: Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d) of our regulations (payment of charges for regulatory fees), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensees subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee are to retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate the amount of the regulatory fee. The Commission periodically
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  • on September 14, 1998. 4. Since the time for collecting fees is extremely limited, we are unable to offer installment payments for fiscal year 1998. 5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the dates for collection of fiscal year 1998 regulatory fees are as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to 0.231(a) and 1.1157(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. 47 U.S.C. 0.231(a) and 1.1157(b)(1). FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Andrew S. Fishel, Managing Director. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1998/da981553.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Orders/1998/da981553.wp
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  • on time and accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Act to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • on time and accurately in order to avoid a penalty. Additionally, the Commission will invoke any lawful authority it may possess under the Debt Collection Act to collect any fees due or outstanding against any licensee failing to meet its regulatory fee payment obligations. ***NOTICE*** We remind you that pursuant to a Report & Order adopted October 17, 1997, Section 1.1157 "Payment of charges for regulatory fees" was amended by adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee shall retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which the regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to
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  • Bureau adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. (f) ``Effective Date'' means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. (g) ``Investigation'' means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's October 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry6 regarding whether Locus violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payment. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 254(d) of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services and private
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  • Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and United Networks International, Inc. (``UNI''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against UNI for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act''),1 relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and UNI have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3.
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  • 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 plan to
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  • 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, supported by
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  • 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, administer and
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  • 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Clear World Communications Corp. ("Clear World"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Clear World for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration, and regulatory fees. 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Clear World have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
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  • adopting the terms of this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or modification. f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Commission or the Bureau releases the Adopting Order. g. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's September 28, 2004 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Clear World violated the requirements of section 254 of the Act and/or sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, universal service reporting and contribution, number administration, telecommunications relay systems and regulatory fee payments. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, pursuant
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  • the Commission's investigation. II. BACKGROUND 3. ITE characterizes itself as a provider of residential and business long distance telephone services, international telephone services, and pre-paid phone card services. ITE began providing telecommunications services in the United States in 2002. 4. On January 26, 2005, the Bureau sent ITE a Letter of Inquiry to obtain information concerning ITE's compliance with sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, which require entities that provide interstate telecommunications services to pay annual regulatory fees; to contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), TRS Fund, and North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA") Fund; and to file information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (i.e., FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q). 5.
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  • we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and FPL FiberNet, LLC ("FPL"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against FPL for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and FPL have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Intelecom Solutions, Inc. ("Intelecom"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation initiated by the Bureau into possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Bureau and Intelecom have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission ("the Commission") and Communication Services Integrated, Inc. ("CSII"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against CSII for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and CSII have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us,
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  • 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 provide interstate
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  • Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission"), TELUS Communications., Inc. and TELUS Communications Company (collectively "TELUS"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against TELUS for possible violations of Sections 9, 225, 251, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration, regulatory fees, and carrier registration. 2. The Commission and TELUS have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated
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  • id. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) (annual "Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet" or "Worksheet"); FCC Form 499-A Instructions (2007) at 1, 3-5. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from
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  • is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Telecommunications carriers must submit first a Form 499-A registration, and upon issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of
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  • Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Verizon Business Global LLC f/k/a MCI, LLC ("Verizon"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against MCI, Inc. ("MCI") for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), and regulatory fees. 2. The Commission and Verizon have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3.
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Federal Communications Commission (the "Commission") and Teletronics, Inc. ("Teletronics"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Teletronics for possible violations of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), relating to universal service, and, among others, sections 1.1157, 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to carrier registration, revenue reporting, and contribution to certain regulatory programs. 2. The Commission and Teletronics have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and
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  • 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 and repeatedly
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  • 2008 By the Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and WTI Communications, Inc. ("WTI"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against WTI for possible violation of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules relating to regulatory fees, the universal service fund, telecommunications relay service fund, and cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan administration and local number portability. 2. The Bureau and WTI have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • 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 Decree
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  • 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 matter.
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  • 0015301732 ) ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: January 14, 2009 Released: January 14, 2009 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA") apparently violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules by willfully or repeatedly failing to register with the Commission, failing to make the required regulatory filings, as well as failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, cost recovery mechanisms for the North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") administration and
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  • 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 American
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  • Service Fund filing, contribution and other related rules and that Allcom may be providing international telecommunications service without Commission authorization. On its website, Allcom claims to provide telephone service, voicemail, conference calling, paging, and International Public Access Numbers through its Universal Office and Genie products. On July 28, 2009, the Bureau initiated an investigation into AllCom's alleged violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 63.12(d), 63.18, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, and Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act") by issuing the LOI directing AllCom, among other things, to provide information regarding these obligations and directing Allcom to respond by August 27, 2009. The Bureau directed the LOI to Thomas Skala, the Chief
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  • In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and ComSpan Communications Inc. f/k/a Wantel, Inc. ("ComSpan" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against ComSpan for possible violations of sections 9, 254(d), 225, and 251(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • ) FRN 0010267862 ) )) ORDER Adopted: April 14, 2011 Released: April 14, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Allegiance Communications, LLC ("Allegiance" or the "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Allegiance for possible violations of sections 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195 of the Commission's rules, concerning the payment of annual regulatory fees; contributions to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") and Telecommunications Relay Services ("TRS") Fund; contributions to cost-recovery mechanisms for North American Numbering Plan ("NANP") and Local Number Portability ("LNP") administration; and the submission of information as set forth on the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets
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  • 0015301732 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 9, 2011 Released: March 10, 2011 By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we assess a monetary forfeiture of $662,541 against ADMA Telecom, Inc. ("ADMA"). We find that ADMA willfully and repeatedly violated sections 214, 225, 251(e)(2), and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1157, 52.17(a), 54.706(a), 54.711(a), 63.18, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A)-(B), and 64.1195 of the Federal Communications Commission's (the "Commission's" or "FCC's") rules by (1) failing to register with the Commission, (2) failing to make required regulatory filings, (3) failing to obtain an international section 214 authorization, and (4) failing to contribute fully and timely to the Universal Service Fund ("USF"), Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund,
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  • 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 of
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  • 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., FCC
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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 surrounding
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  • 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. The Act
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  • numbers or units as of December 31, 2002. Type of Fee Regulatory Fee Payment Payment Type Code CMRS Cellular Radio Licensees (Part 22) $0.26 per telephone number/unit 0311 CMRS Mobile Services (Parts 22, 24, 27, 80 and 90) $0.26 per unit 0312 CMRS Messaging Services (Parts 22, 24 and 90) $0.08 per unit 0313 Note: Pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1157(d) of our regulations (payment of charges for regulatory fees), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensees subject to payment of an annual regulatory fee are to retain for a period of two (2) years from the date on which their regulatory fee is paid, those business records that were used to calculate the amount of the regulatory fee. The Commission periodically