FCC Web Documents citing 52.21

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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, � 7. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. � 153(30) (providing that ``number portability'' means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, � 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) (``Answer'') at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at �� 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, � 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 6619 (WTB, SCPD, 2007) (``GTE Pacifica Order''), recon. pending. MTC is the incumbent local exchange carrier (``ILEC'') for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (``CNMI''), a self-governing commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States of America. 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(1). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 7236, 7314 �137 (1997). See GTE Pacifica Order. See Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Petition for Reconsideration of PTI Pacifica, Inc. (formerly known as GTE Pacifica, Inc.), filed May 2, 2007 (``PTI Pacifica Reconsideration''); see also Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket
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  • Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer
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  • ``(a)(1) provided for profit . . . (2) An interconnected service; and (3) Available to the public, or to such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public; or [the functional equivalent thereof].'' See 47 C.F.R. � 20.3. See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(a) (identifying carriers subject to E911 rules); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c) (identifying carriers subject to local number portability rules). Broadband PCS is described in Part 24, Subpart E of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 24.200-24.253. Cellular Radio Telephone Service is described in Part 22, Subpart H of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 22.900-22.967. These services are described in Part 90, Subpart S of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 90.601-90.699. . Verizon
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  • order promulgating that rule. Verizon Communications Inc. v. FCC, 535 U.S. 467, 535-39 (2002) (citing Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, First Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd. 15499, 15648 � 294 (1996) (subsequent history omitted)). See United States Telecom Ass'n v. FCC, 400 F.3d 29, 38 (D.C. Cir. 2005) (finding that Commission rule 52.21, 47 C.F.R. � 52.21, does not obligate wireline carriers to provide location portability because the promulgating order so states) (citing Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8356, � 6 (1996); Wyoming Outdoor Council v. USFS, 165 F.3d 43, 53 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (reviewing a regulation's preamble as ``evidence concerning
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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, �� 7-9. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. � 153(30) (providing that ``number portability'' means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, � 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) (``Answer'') at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at �� 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, � 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • include: . . . Commercial Mobile Radio Service communications providers that use cellular architecture and CMRS paging providers. In particular, they include Cellular Radio Telephone Service (part 22 of the Commission's Rules) providers; Personal Communications Service (PCS) (part 24) providers; those Special Mobile Radio Service (part 90) providers that meet the definition of ``covered CMRS'' providers pursuant to �� 20.18(a), 52.21, and 52.31 of the Commission's rules, those private paging (part 90) providers that are treated as CMRS providers (see of this chapter); and narrowband PCS providers (part 24) of this chapter. Also included are affiliated and non-affiliated entities that maintain or provide communications networks or services used by the provider in offering such communications. In the order extending the scope
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  • CTIA in its May 13th Petition remains pending, and we do not address the merits of that issue in this letter. Letter from John T. Scott, III, Verizon Wireless to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, CC Docket No. 95-116 (filed May 20, 2003). Id. at 1. Id. at 2. Id. at 1. 47 U.S.C. � 153 and 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). 47 C.F.R. �� 52.23, 52.31. Numbering Resource Optimization, Fourth Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket Nos. 99-200 and 95-116, FCC 03-126 (rel. June 18, 2003). First Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 8433. x y � � � � �
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  • Manufacturers Telephone Apparatus Manufacturers (Except Cellular) 1,000 Employees or Fewer Medical Implant Device Manufacturers 500 Employees or Fewer Hospitals $29 Million in Annual Receipts or Less Nursing Homes $11.5 Million in Annual Receipts or Less Hotels and Motels $6 Million in Annual Receipts or Less Tower Owners (See Lessee's Type of Business) . 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 U.S.C. � 251(a)(2). Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996) (``First Report and Order''). MSAs, designated by the Bureau of Census, follow geographic borders and are defined using statistics that are widely recognized as indicative of metropolitan character. See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers, Memorandum
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  • Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket 95-116, NOW Licenses, LLC Request for Temporary Partial Waiver (filed January 8, 2004) (LNP Waiver Petition). NOW's petition requests a waiver of the LNP rules ``to the extent those rules require carriers to be capable of porting-in numbers.'' LNP Waiver Petition at 2. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a). CMRS carriers operating outside the top 100 MSAs must become LNP-capable upon request by May 24, 2004, or within six months of a request. 47 C.F.R. � 52.31(a)(1)(iv). LNP Waiver Petition at 1-2. Because NOW uses only one switch, which provides service both inside and outside of one of the top 100 MSAs, the Commission need
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  • Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC to Glen F. Post, III, Chief Executive Officer, CenturyTel, Inc. (Feb. 4, 2004) (``Letter of Inquiry''). See also CenturyTel, Inc., CenturyTel of Washington, Inc., CenturyTel of Cowiche, Inc., and CenturyTel of Inter Island, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, DA 04-1304 (rel. May 13, 2004) (``CenturyTel NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 U.S.C. � 251(a)(2). Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996). On reconsideration, the Commission clarified that LECs need only provide number portability within the 100 largest MSAs for switches in which another carrier made a specific, bona fide, number portability request Telephone Number Portability, First Memorandum Opinion and
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  • Portability, Memorandum Opinion and Order, CC Docket No. 95-116, 18 FCC Rcd 29071 (2003), appeal docketed, Central Texas Tel. Coop. Inc. v. FCC, No. 03-1405 (D.C. Cir. Nov. 11, 2003). This porting requirement, also referred to as local number portability (LNP), allows consumers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching carriers. See 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l); Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8368 (1996). In November, 2003, Commission clarified issues relating to LNP between wireless and wireline carriers, also known as intermodal porting. See Telephone Number Portability, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 95-116,
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  • Order, CC Docket No. 95-116, 18 FCC Rcd 29071 (2003) (Wireless Porting Order), appeal docketed, Central Texas Tel. Coop. Inc. v. FCC, No. 03-1405 (D.C. Cir. Nov. 11, 2003). Porting, also referred to as number portability or local number portability (LNP), allows consumers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching carriers. See 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l); Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8368 (1996). Telephone Number Portability, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket No. 95-116, 18 FCC Rcd 23697 (2003) (Intermodal Porting Order and FNPRM), appeal docketed, United States Telecom Ass'n v. FCC, No. 03-1414
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  • the extent technically feasible, number portability in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Commission.'' Need: This subpart provides rules that are designed to ensure that users of telecommunications services can retain, at the same location, their existing telephone numbers when they switch from one local exchange telecommunications carrier to another. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 251. Section Numbers and Titles: 52.21 Definitions. 52.23 Deployment of long-term database methods for number portability by LECs. 52.25 Database architecture and administration. 52.27 Deployment of transitional measures for number portability. 52.29 Cost recovery for transitional measures for number portability. 52.31 Deployment of long-term database methods for number portability by CMRS providers. PART 61 - TARIFFS Subpart c - GENERAL RULES FOR NONDOMINANT CARRIERS Brief Description:
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  • this portion of the test is met by analyzing data submitted for both WaveDivision and the DBS providers. If the subscriber penetration for both WaveDivision and the aggregate DBS information each exceed 15 percent in the franchise area, the second prong of the competing provider test is satisfied. In this case, WaveDivision submits that the combined DBS penetration rate is 52.21 percent, and given the information in the record regarding WaveDivision's subscribers, we can conclude that WaveDivision's penetration rate is 45.72 percent. Therefore, the second prong of the competing provider test is satisfied with respect to all of the Competing Provider Communities noted above. Based on the foregoing, we conclude that Mediacom and WaveDivision have submitted sufficient evidence demonstrating that their
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  • of Service, Installation, and Maintenance) by Bell Operating Companies (BOC's) 08/31/09 3060-0727 Sec. 73.213 01/31/10 3060-0734 Secs. 53.211 and 53.213 06/30/08 3060-0737 Disclosure Requirements for Information Services Provided Under a Presubscription or Comparable Arrangement 06/30/09 3060-0740 Sec. 95.1015 01/31/09 3060-0741 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions on the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98 11/30/07 3060-0742 Secs. 52.21, 52.22, 52.23, 52.24, 52.25, 52.26, 52.27, 52.28, 52.29, 52.30, 52.31, 52.32 and 52.33 11/30/08 3060-0743 Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - CC Docket No. 96-128 01/31/10 3060-0745 Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-187 11/30/09 3060-0748 Sec. 64.1504
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  • Instructions, Section II.A. Additional exceptions are described in section 54.706 of the Commission's rules and in Section II.A of the Instructions to FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions, Section II.A; 2006 FCC Form 499-Q Instructions, Section II.A. 47 C.F.R. � 52.5(c). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(a). Id. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(a)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 64.601(14). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Id. Id. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� � � � � � � - ( I
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  • Docket No. 95-116, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 29071 (2003) (Wireless Porting Order), affirmed, Central Tex. Tel. Coop., Inc. v. FCC, 402 F.3d 205 (D.C. Cir. 2005). Porting, also referred to as number portability or local number portability (LNP), allows consumers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching carriers. See 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l); Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8368 (1996). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116 Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,18 FCC Rcd 23697 (2003) (Intermodal Porting Order and FNPRM), affirmed in part and remanded in part, U.S. Telecom Ass'n v.
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  • Communications Service (PCS), cellular, and 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensees that hold geographic area licenses or are incumbent SMR wide area licensees, and offer real-time, two-wayswitched voice service, are interconnected with the public switched network, and utilize an in-network switching facilitythat enables such CMRS systems to reuse frequencies and accomplish seamless hand-offs of subscriber calls. [47 C.F.R. � 52.21] �Communications carrier. See "telecommunications carrier," below. �Coverage area. For a wireless carrier, the area in which wireless service can be received from the wireless carrier. [VoIP LNP Order; Intermodal Number Portability Order] �Interconnected VoIPservice. An interconnected Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service is a service that: oenables real-time, two-wayvoice communications; orequires a broadband connection from the user's location; orequires Internet
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  • 73.213 01/31/10 3060-0734 Secs. 53.209, 53.211 and 53.213; Sections 260 and 271-276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 07/31/11 3060-0737 Disclosure Requirements for Information Services Provided Under a Presubscription or Comparable Arrangement 06/30/09 3060-0740 Sec. 95.1015 01/31/09 3060-0741 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions on the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98 01/31/11 3060-0742 Secs. 52.21, 52.22, 52.23, 52.24, 52.25, 52.26, 52.27, 52.28, 52.29, 52.30, 52.31, 52.32 and 52.33 and CC Docket No. 95-116 11/30/08 3060-0743 Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - CC Docket No. 96-128 01/31/10 3060-0745 Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No.
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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, � 7. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. � 153(30) (providing that ``number portability'' means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, � 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) (``Answer'') at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at �� 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, � 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • Future of Wireless Data, BUSINESSWEEK, Apr. 17, 2007. 504 Id. See also 4Q06 Wireless 411, at 34 ("in general, operators with lower churn rates post the [highest lifetime revenue per subscriber]" and 53 ("We believe that Verizon Wireless' industry leading low monthly churn rate is the primary driver behind its low cost structure and high margins."). 505 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-54 88 to begin providing number portability by November 24, 2003.506 CMRS carriers outside of the top 100 MSAs were required to be LNP-capable by May 24, 2004.507 183. Wireless number porting activity since the advent of porting has been significant. Overall, approximately 43.93 million wireless subscribers ported their numbers to another wireless carrier from December
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  • 10/31/12 3060-0734 Secs. 53.209, 53.211 and 53.213; and Sections 260 and 271-276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 07/31/11 3060-0737 Disclosure Requirements for Information Services Provided Under a Presubscription or Comparable Arrangement 03/31/12 3060-0740 Sec. 95.1015 12/31/11 3060-0741 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions on the Telecommunications Act of 1996 -- CC Docket No. 96-98 01/31/11 3060-0742 Secs. 52.21, 52.22, 52.23, 52.24, 52.25, 52.26, 52.27, 52.28, 52.29, 52.30, 52.31, 52.32, 52.33, 52.34, 52.35, and 52.36; and CC Docket No. 95-116 07/31/13 3060-0743 Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - CC Docket No. 96-128 02/28/13 3060-0745 Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
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  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 6619 (WTB, SCPD, 2007) (``GTE Pacifica Order''), recon. pending. MTC is the incumbent local exchange carrier (``ILEC'') for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (``CNMI''), a self-governing commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States of America. 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(1). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 7236, 7314 �137 (1997). See GTE Pacifica Order. See Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Petition for Reconsideration of PTI Pacifica, Inc. (formerly known as GTE Pacifica, Inc.), filed May 2, 2007 (``PTI Pacifica Reconsideration''); see also Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket
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  • Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer
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  • that carriers choosing not to implement the industry selected MIN/MDN separation solution for pooling are not excused from their obligation to deliver valid call back numbers to Public Safety Answering Points, in accordance with our enhanced 911 rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(d). 2. Appendix A and the corresponding rules should be amended to accomplish the deletion of old section 52.21(r) of the Commission's rules. *** 3. Section 52.21 is revised to add a new subsection (a) to read as follows and to redesignate old subsections accordingly. The old section 52.21(r) should be deleted: � 52.21 Definitions. *** (a) The term 100 largest MSAs includes the 100 largest MSAs as identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports, as set forth in
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  • - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D SITE ID: REMOTE1 BLANKET USA 1.8M. VSAT, CONUS, (500 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 1.8M. 1.8 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1184 49.51 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D SITE ID: REMOTE2 BLANKET USA 2.4M. VSAT, CONUS, (500 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 2.4M. 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1251 52.21 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D SITE ID: REMOTE3 BLANKET USA 1.2M. VSAT, CONUS, (2000 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 1.2M. 1.2 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1134 46.21 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D Points of Communication: HUB - ALSAT
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  • SITE ID: REMOTE1 BLANKET USA 1.8M. VSAT, CONUS, (500 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 1.8M. 1.8 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1184 49.51 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D SITE ID: REMOTE2 BLANKET USA 2.4M. VSAT, CONUS, (500 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 2.4M. 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1251 Page 4 of 25 52.21 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D SITE ID: REMOTE3 BLANKET USA 1.2M. VSAT, CONUS, (2000 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 1.2M. 1.2 meters ANTENNA ID: SERIES 1134 46.21 dBW SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 400KF1D SCPC MSK/BPSK DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 400KF1D Points of Communication: HUB - ALSAT
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  • 12 ' 12.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: ANDREW 1 3.7 meters ANTENNA ID: 3.7M-ESA 53.71 dBW DIGITAL VOICE AND DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 11M1G7W DIGITAL VOICE AND DATA 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 11M1G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 43K0G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 85K0G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 192KG7W 53.88 dBW DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 1M36G7W 52.21 dBW DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 930KG7W Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) 1 - AMC-6 - (72 W.L.) 1 - GALAXY 18 - (123 W.L.) 1 - SATCOM C3 - (131 W.L.) 1 - SATMEX-5 - (116.8 W.L.) E080168 SES-MOD-20090604-00692 E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Application for Modification Sirius XM Radio Inc. Nature of Service:
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  • 12 ' 12.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: ANDREW 1 3.7 meters ANTENNA ID: 3.7M-ESA 53.71 dBW DIGITAL VOICE AND DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 11M1G7W DIGITAL VOICE AND DATA 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 11M1G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 43K0G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 85K0G7W DIGITAL 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 192KG7W 53.88 dBW DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 1M36G7W 52.21 dBW DIGITAL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 930KG7W Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) 1 - AMC-6 - (72 W.L.) 1 - GALAXY 18 - (123 W.L.) 1 - SATCOM C3 - (131 W.L.) Page 4 of 18 1 - SATMEX-5 - (116.8 W.L.) E080015 SES-MOD-20090209-00153 E Date Effective: 09/17/2009 Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Grant of Authority
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  • Station: Fixed Earth Stations Application for Authority LIFE ON THE WAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 12 34 � 12 ' 1.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: HOME/REMOTE POINT 14820 SHERMAN WAY, UNITED STATES, VAN NUYS, CA 118 � 27 ' 19.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: CHANNEL MASTER HQ1 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: 61240 52.21 dBW NULL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 240KG7D Points of Communication: HOME/REMOTE POINT - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E020144 SES-LIC-20120221-00187 E Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Application for Authority Anastasis Broadcasting Company, LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service SITE ID: 1 Various LOCATION: AVL Technology 1 1.2 meters ANTENNA ID: 1200 63.20 dBW Digital and analog video, audio, and
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  • Authority 04/02/2012 - 04/02/2027 Application for Authority LIFE ON THE WAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service 34 � 12 ' 1.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: HOME/REMOTE POINT 14820 SHERMAN WAY, UNITED STATES, VAN NUYS, CA 118 � 27 ' 19.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: Page 3 of 17 CHANNEL MASTER HQ1 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: 61240 52.21 dBW NULL 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 240KG7D Points of Communication: HOME/REMOTE POINT - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E120033 SES-LIC-20120215-00173 E Date Effective: 03/28/2012 Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Grant of Authority 03/28/2012 - 03/28/2027 Application for Authority BFI Licenses, LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service 0 � 0 ' 0.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: 1 Various, Various,
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  • and 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensees that (1) hold geographic area licenses or are incumbent SMR wide area licensees, and (2) offer real-time, two-way switched voice service, are interconnected with the public switched network, and utilize an in-network switching facility that enables such CMRS systems to reuse frequencies and accomplish seamless hand-offs of subscriber calls. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c). 286 As discussed below, the CMRS LNP requirements for the largest 100 MSAs also require covered CMRS carriers outside the largest 100 MSAs to support roaming by CMRS customers from the largest 100 markets that use ported numbers. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.31(a)(2). Thus, CMRS carriers outside the largest 100 MSAs will be required to make certain LNP-related changes to
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  • ``(a)(1) provided for profit . . . (2) An interconnected service; and (3) Available to the public, or to such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public; or [the functional equivalent thereof].'' See 47 C.F.R. � 20.3. See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(a) (identifying carriers subject to E911 rules); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c) (identifying carriers subject to local number portability rules). Broadband PCS is described in Part 24, Subpart E of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 24.200-24.253. Cellular Radio Telephone Service is described in Part 22, Subpart H of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 22.900-22.967. These services are described in Part 90, Subpart S of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 90.601-90.699. . Verizon
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  • or service-specific overlay, which occurs when a new area code is introduced to serve the same geographic area as one or more existing area code(s) and numbering resources in the new area code overlay are assigned to a specific technology(ies) or service(s). State commissions may not implement a technology-specific or service-specific overlay without express authority from the Commission. 4. Section 52.21 is revised to read as follows: *** (r) The term 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) refers to the MSAs set forth in the appendix to this part and any subsequent MSAs identified by U.S. Census Bureau data to be in the largest 100 MSAs. Appendix B FINAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS 1. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as
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  • pooling. **** (b) General Requirements. Pursuant to the Commission's adoption of thousands-block number pooling as a mandatory nationwide numbering resource optimization strategy, all carriers, except those exempted by the Commission, must participate in thousands-block number pooling where it is implemented and in accordance with the national thousands-block number pooling framework and implementation schedule established by the Commission. *** 3. Section 52.21 is revised to add a new subsection (a) to read as follows and to redesignate old subsections accordingly. The old section 52.21(r) should be deleted: � 52.21 Definitions. *** (a) The term 100 largest MSAs includes the 100 largest MSAs as identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports, as set forth in the Appendix to this part, as well as
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  • Rcd at 17485, para. 45 Wireless carriers will begin providing local number portability (LNP) on November 24, 2003. LNP ``means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another.'' 47 U.S.C. � 153(30). See also 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). Wireless carriers began participating in thousands-block number pooling (pooling) on November 24, 2002. Thousands-block number pooling is a process by which the 10,000 numbers in a central office code (NXX) are separated into to sequential blocks of 1,000 numbers each (thousands-blocks), and allocated separately within a rate center. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.20(a). 2002 Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 17485-86,
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  • ``(a)(1) provided for profit . . . (2) An interconnected service; and (3) Available to the public, or to such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public; or [the functional equivalent thereof].'' See 47 C.F.R. � 20.3. See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(a) (identifying carriers subject to E911 rules); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c) (identifying carriers subject to local number portability rules). Broadband PCS is described in Part 24, Subpart E of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 24.200-24.253. Cellular Radio Telephone Service is described in Part 22, Subpart H of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 22.900-22.967. These services are described in Part 90, Subpart S of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 90.601-90.699. See House
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  • ``(a)(1) provided for profit . . . (2) An interconnected service; and (3) Available to the public, or to such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public; or [the functional equivalent thereof].'' See 47 C.F.R. � 20.3. See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(a) (identifying carriers subject to E911 rules); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c) (identifying carriers subject to local number portability rules). Broadband PCS is described in Part 24, Subpart E of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 24.200-24.253. Cellular Radio Telephone Service is described in Part 22, Subpart H of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 22.900-22.967. These services are described in Part 90, Subpart S of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 90.601-90.699. See House
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  • (Bureau Letter). Id. at 2. Id. at 2-3. Id. at 3. See Wireless Carrier Group Petition. The carriers did not seek clarification or review of that portion of the Bureau's letter pertaining to the implication of the porting interval for E911. Id. at 2. Id. Id. at 9. Id. at 6. Id. 47 U.S.C. � 153 and 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). Wireless Carrier Group Petition at 7-8. Id. at 17. Id. Id. Id. at 18. Id. Id. 47 CFR �� 52.23, 52.31. 47 C.F.R. � 52.31. Wireless Carrier Group Petition at 20-21. Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG) Comments on CTIA's May 13th Petition at ii. Id. Ex Parte Presentation of the Rural Wireless Working Group Re: Rural Wireless Number Portability Guidelines, Section
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  • same MSA.'' In addition, the Commission noted the section 251(b) requires LECs to port numbers to wireless carriers. The Commission stated that ``section 251(b) requires local exchange carriers to provide number portability to all telecommunications carriers, and thus to Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers as well as wireline service providers.'' The Commission adopted rules implementing the LNP requirements. Section 52.21(k) of the rules defines number portability to mean ``the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another.'' Section 52.23(b)(1) provides that ``all local exchange carriers (LECs) must provide a long-term database method for number portability in the 100
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  • November 24, 2003. See Appendix A. 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). Under the Act and the Commission's rules, local number portability is defined as ``the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another.'' 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. �52.21(k). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8431, paras. 152-53 (1996) (First Report and Order). The Commission indicated that it had independent authority under sections 1, 2, 4(i), and 332 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to require CMRS carriers to provide number portability.
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  • designed to address significant levels of traffic aggregation and call routing that is dependent upon SS7 signaling. We sought comment on these additional conclusions and further proposal. Comments. American Mobile Telecommunications Association, Inc. (``AMTA'') requested that we clarify that only those Specialized Mobile Radio Services (``SMR'') providers that meet the definition of ``covered CMRS'' service provider, pursuant to Sections 20.18(a), 52.21, and 52.31 of the Commission's Rules, will be made subject to outage-reporting requirements. BloostonLaw Rural Carriers (``BRC'') request clarification of the term ``significant degradation'' as it applies to wireless communications outages. In addition, BRC states that the proposed concentration ratio would over count users in rural areas. Commenting wireless parties disagree with our proposed use of a concentration ratio to
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  • a More Critical Issue in the Wireless Industry, News Release, J.D. Powers and Associates, Sept. 30, 2003, (``Customer Loyalty Becoming a more Critical Issue''). See NextGen VIII, at 28. See Sixth Report, at 13372-73; Seventh Report, at 13007; Eighth Report, at 14817. See, e.g., Wireless CTOs Unplugged, at 3; and Customer Loyalty Becoming a More Critical Issue. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 U.S.C. � 251(b); Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8431-8442, paras. 152-170 (1996) (``LNP First Report and Order''). LNP First Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 8434-36, paras. 157-160. 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio
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  • outside of wireline rate centers. As I said at that time, we must redouble our efforts to resolve this critical intercarrier compensation issue as quickly and comprehensively as possible. Porting, also referred to as number portability or local number portability (LNP), allows consumers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching carriers. See 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l); Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8368 (1996). See 47 U.S.C. � 251. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.26 See North American Numbering Council Local Number Portability Selection Working Group Final Report and Recommendation to the FCC, Appendix E (rel. April 25, 1997); 47 C.F.R. �
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  • 2004). 2003 TCPA Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 14115, para. 165. See Id. Id. at 14117, para. 170. LNP ``means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another.'' 47 U.S.C. � 153(30). See also 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). Wireless carriers began providing LNP on November 24, 2003. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1200(c)(2)(i)(D). See CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(b). CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(b). CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(c). CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(d). CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(b)(1). CAN-SPAM Act, Section 14(d). As technology continues to develop and wireless and wireline systems converge, often there are multiple formats and devices available for viewing messages.
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  • 20663. See, e.g., Communications Daily, Nov. 8, 2004, at 7 (citing a Harris Interactive report); Simon Flannery and Vance Edelson, Strong Showing for Bells in Annual Corporate Survey, Morgan Stanley, Equity Research, Jun. 22, 2004, at slide 10; Phil Cusick and Richard Choe, Characteristics of Wireless Subscribers and Non-Users, Bear Stearns, Equity Research, Feb. 2005, at 26-28. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability, WT Docket No. 01-184, Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 14972, 14986, para. 31 (2002) (``Verizon Wireless LNP Order''). Verizon Wireless LNP Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 14986, para. 31.
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  • same MSA.'' In addition, the Commission noted the section 251(b) requires LECs to port numbers to wireless carriers. The Commission stated that ``section 251(b) requires local exchange carriers to provide number portability to all telecommunications carriers, and thus to Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers as well as wireline service providers.'' The Commission adopted rules implementing the LNP requirements. Section 52.21(k) of the rules defines number portability to mean ``the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another.'' Section 52.23(b)(1) provides that ``all local exchange carriers (LECs) must provide a long-term database method for number portability in the 100
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  • Remains Relatively Stable, CIBC World Markets, Equity Research, Jan. 26, 2006, at 4. As another analyst wrote, ``We continue to believe that lower churn will be the primary driver of both improved subscriber and profitability growth.'' Timothy Horan et al., Raising 3Q Wireless Subs Forecast On Continued Strong Demand, CIBC, Equity Research, Sept. 19, 2005, at 3. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability, WT Docket No. 01-184, Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 14972, 14986, para. 31 (2002) (``Verizon Wireless LNP Order''). Verizon Wireless LNP Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 14986, � 31.
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  • unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 52.12(a)(1)(i) is amended to read as follows: * * * * * (a)(1) * * * (i) The NANPA and B&C Agent may not be an affiliate of any telecommunications service provider(s) as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, or an affiliate of any interconnected VoIP provider as that term is defined in � 52.21(h). ``Affiliate'' is a person who controls, is controlled by, or is under the direct or indirect common control with another person. A person shall be deemed to control another if such person possesses, directly or indirectly- * * * * * 3. Section 52.16 is amended by adding the following paragraph: * * * * * (g) For the purposes
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  • order promulgating that rule. Verizon Communications Inc. v. FCC, 535 U.S. 467, 535-39 (2002) (citing Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, First Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd. 15499, 15648 � 294 (1996) (subsequent history omitted)). See United States Telecom Ass'n v. FCC, 400 F.3d 29, 38 (D.C. Cir. 2005) (finding that Commission rule 52.21, 47 C.F.R. � 52.21, does not obligate wireline carriers to provide location portability because the promulgating order so states) (citing Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8356, � 6 (1996); Wyoming Outdoor Council v. USFS, 165 F.3d 43, 53 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (reviewing a regulation's preamble as ``evidence concerning
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  • as follows: Authority: Secs. 1, 2, 4, 5, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154 and 155 unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply secs. 3, 4, 201-05, 207-09, 218, 225-27, 251-52, 271 and 332, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended, 1077; 47 U.S.C. 153, 154, 201-05, 207-09, 218, 225-27, 251-52, 271 and 332 unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 52.21 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (i) through (n) as paragraphs (j) through (o), redesignating paragraphs (o) through (s) as paragraphs (q) through (u), and adding new paragraphs (i), (p), and (v) to read as follows: * * * * * (i) The term IP Relay provider means an entity that provides IP Relay as defined by 47 C.F.R. � 64.601.
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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, �� 7-9. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. � 153(30) (providing that ``number portability'' means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, � 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) (``Answer'') at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at �� 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, � 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • Numbering - Establishes the requirements and conditions for administration and use of numbering resources for telecommunications services in the United States. Part 52 rule sections that address the operations and activities of common carriers include: Subpart A (Scope and Authority); Subpart B (Administration), sections 52.7 to 52.16(a) - (f), 52.17 (a) and (b), 52.19; Subpart C (Number Portability), sections 52.20, 52.21(a)-(g) and (i)-(s), 52.23 to 52.31, 52.32(a)-(d), 52.33 and 52.34; Subpart D (Toll Free Numbers). Part 53 - Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies - Establishes special requirements applicable to Bell Operating Companies, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. �� 271 and 272. Part 54 - Universal Service - Establishes mechanisms for the preservation and advancement of Universal Service pursuant to 47 U.S.C.
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  • Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 10249, para. 7. 47 U.S.C. � 251(e)(2). The Act and the Commission's rules define number portability as ``the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carriers to another.'' 47 U.S.C. � 153(30); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). The Commission has interpreted this language to mean that consumers must be able to change carriers while keeping their telephone number as easily as they may change carriers without taking their telephone number with them. See Telephone Number Portability; Carrier Requests for Clarification of Wireless-Wireless Porting Issues, CC Docket No. 95-116, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 20971, 20975,
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  • is the primary driver behind its low cost structure and high margins.''). Theresa Howard, Cingular Goes 'Big' With Ads In Fourth Quarter, USA TODAY, Dec. 10, 2006 (citing Cingular spokesman Clay Owen). Carriers Locked in Content Land Grab. Id. Id. Carriers Relaxing Early Termination Fees to Compete, Communications Daily, Nov. 14, 2007, at 11. Id., at 10-11. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability, WT Docket No. 01-184, Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 14972, 14986, � 31 (2002) (``Verizon Wireless LNP Order''). In an October 2007 ruling, the Commision also expanded local number
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  • as follows: Authority: Secs. 1, 2, 4, 5, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154 and 155 unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply secs. 3, 4, 201-205, 207-09, 218, 225-27, 251-52, 271 and 332, 48 Stat. 1070, as amended, 1077; 47 U.S.C. 153, 154, 201-05, 207-09, 218, 225-27, 251-52, 271 and 332 unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 52.21 is amended by adding paragraph (w) as follows: � 52.21 Definitions ***** (w) The term 2009 LNP Porting Intervals Order refers to In the Matters of Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements; Telephone Number Portability, WC Docket No. 07-244, CC Docket No. 95-116, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 09-41 (2009). 3. Section 52.26
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  • Numbering - Establishes the requirements and conditions for administration and use of numbering resources for telecommunications services in the United States. Part 52 rule sections that address the operations and activities of common carriers include: Subpart A (Scope and Authority); Subpart B (Administration), sections 52.7 to 52.16(a) - (f), 52.17 (a) and (b), 52.19; Subpart C (Number Portability), sections 52.20, 52.21(a)-(g) and (i)-(s), 52.23 to 52.31, 52.32(a)-(d), 52.33 and 52.34; Subpart D (Toll Free Numbers). Part 53 - Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies - Establishes special requirements applicable to Bell Operating Companies, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. �� 271 and 272. Part 54 - Universal Service - Establishes mechanisms for the preservation and advancement of Universal Service pursuant to 47 U.S.C.
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  • to Switch to Cellular South, https://www.cellularsouth.com/switchnow/index.html (visited Jan. 14, 2010). , infra. See T-Mobile, SIM Cards and Unlocking Your Phone, http://search.t-mobile.com/inquiraapp/ui.jsp?ui_mode=question&question_b ox=unlock (visited Apr. 28, 2010). See AT&T, Answer Center - What is the Unlock Code for My Phone?, http://www.wireless.att.com/answer-center/main.jsp?solutionId=55002&t=so lutionTab (visited Apr. 28, 2010). See Cell Phone Forums, Unlocking a CDMA Phone, http://cellphoneforums.net/general-cell-phone-forum/t206579-unlocking-cd ma-phone.html (visited 3/8/2010). 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). Under the Commission's rules and orders, covered mobile wireless providers operating in the 100 largest MSAs were required to begin providing number portability by November 24, 2003. Mobile wireless providers outside of the top 100 MSAs were required to be LNP-capable by May 24, 2004. 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio Services
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  • shops selling unlocked handsets at http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Home, http://www.nokiausa.com/ and https://www.google.com/phone/choose?locale=en_US&s7e=. See also, Section VII.B.1, Mobile Wireless Handsets/Devices and Operating Systems, infra. 678See T-Mobile,SIM Cards and Unlocking Your Phone,http://search.t- mobile.com/inquiraapp/ui.jsp?ui_mode=question&question_box=unlock (visited Apr. 28, 2010). 679See AT&T,Answer Center�What is the Unlock Code for My Phone?,http://www.wireless.att.com/answer- center/main.jsp?solutionId=55002&t=solutionTab (visited Apr. 28, 2010). 680See Cell Phone Forums, Unlocking a CDMA Phone,http://cellphoneforums.net/general-cell-phone- forum/t206579-unlocking-cdma-phone.html(visited 3/8/2010). 68147 C.F.R. � 52.21(l). 682Under the Commission's rules and orders, covered mobile wireless providers operating in the 100 largest MSAs were required to begin providing number portability by November 24, 2003. Mobile wireless providers outside of the top 100 MSAs were required to be LNP-capable by May 24, 2004. 47 C.F.R � 52.31(a); Verizon Wireless's Petition for Partial Forbearance From Commercial Mobile Radio Services
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  • Commission to port telephone numbers must complete a non-simple wireline-to-wireline or non-simple intermodal port request within four business days unless a longer period is requested by the new provider or by the customer. (e) For purposes of this section, (1) the term ``telecommunications carrier'' includes an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider as that term in defined in � 52.21(h); (2) the term ``local time'' means the predominant time zone of the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) Region in which the telephone number is being ported; and (3) the term ``intermodal ports'' includes (i) wireline-to-wireless ports, (ii) wireless-to-wireline ports, and (iii) ports involving interconnected VoIP service. 4. Section 52.36 is added to read as follows: � 52.36 Standard Data Fields
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  • terms differently in separate sections of a statute that have different purposes); U S West Communications, Inc. v. FCC, 177 F.3d 1058, 1059-60 (D.C. Cir. 1999) (noting that the term ``provide'' used in different places in the Communications Act can be subject to different meanings depending on context). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 6.1, 6.3(e), 12.3, 43.11, 52.12, 52.13, 52.17, 52.21(h), 52.32, 52.33, 52.34, 52.35(e)(1), 52.36(d), 54.5, 54.706, 54.708, 63.60, 64.2003, 64.2005. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. Pub. L. No. 107-198. 44 U.S.C. � 3506(c)(4). Location Accuracy FNPRM and NOI at Appendix. See 5 U.S.C. � 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. � 601 - 612, has been amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA),
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  • include: . . . Commercial Mobile Radio Service communications providers that use cellular architecture and CMRS paging providers. In particular, they include Cellular Radio Telephone Service (part 22 of the Commission's Rules) providers; Personal Communications Service (PCS) (part 24) providers; those Special Mobile Radio Service (part 90) providers that meet the definition of ``covered CMRS'' providers pursuant to �� 20.18(a), 52.21, and 52.31 of the Commission's rules, those private paging (part 90) providers that are treated as CMRS providers (see of this chapter); and narrowband PCS providers (part 24) of this chapter. Also included are affiliated and non-affiliated entities that maintain or provide communications networks or services used by the provider in offering such communications. In the order extending the scope
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  • Part 4 to include: Commercial Mobile Radio Service communications providers that use cellular architecture and CMRS paging providers. In particular, they include Cellular Radio Telephone Service (part 22 of the Commission's Rules) providers; Personal Communications Service (PCS) (part 24) providers; those Special Mobile Radio Service (part 90) providers that meet the definition of ``covered CMRS'' providers pursuant to �� 20.18(a), 52.21, and 52.31 of the Commission's rules, those private paging (part 90) providers that are treated as CMRS providers (see of this chapter); and narrowband PCS providers (part 24) of this chapter. Also included are affiliated and non-affiliated entities that maintain or provide communications networks or services used by the provider in offering such communications. In the order extending the scope
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  • Reporting Worksheet.''). In addition to de minimis interconnected VoIP service providers, certain other non-contributors are also required to file the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets pursuant to the Commission's rules governing Telecommunications Relay Service, see 47 C.F.R. � 64.601 et seq., numbering administration, see 47 C.F.R. � 52.1 et seq., and the shared costs of local number portability, see 47 C.F.R. � 52.21 et seq. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Filing and Managing My 499s: Schedule of Filings, available at http://www.usac.org/cont/499/filing-schedule.aspx (last visited Apr. 16, 2012) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(b)-(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(2). In contrast to the USF contribution methodology, other regulatory programs
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  • other providers of telecommunications services must satisfy these various requirements by filing different forms or worksheets, containing similar but not identical information, at different times, at different intervals, and in different locations. 1 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601 et seq. 2 47 C.F.R. �� 54.1 et seq., 69.1 et seq. 3 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1 et seq. 4 47 C.F.R. �� 52.21 et seq. 2 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 2. Our existing multiple filing requirements impose real burdens on affected parties -- burdens that we can significantly reduce by combining current contributor reporting worksheets into one unified Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. Besides benefiting reporting entities, adopting a single worksheet also will reduce the public costs of regulation by conserving Commission staff resources
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  • and 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensees that (1) hold geographic area licenses or are incumbent SMR wide area licensees, and (2) offer real-time, two-way switched voice service, are interconnected with the public switched network, and utilize an in-network switching facility that enables such CMRS systems to reuse frequencies and accomplish seamless hand-offs of subscriber calls. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c). 69 formatting method that facilitates the transfer of large ranges of numbers as a single message.278 Other technical tasks include development and deployment of enhancements to the NPAC SMS to accommodate pooling, development of switch requirements, and system testing. The NANC Report also sets forth a number of tasks that service providers, together with equipment vendors, must accomplish to achieve
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  • Flows), fig. 2 (Provisioning Without Unconditional 10-Digit Trigger) & p. 2, step 8, and fig. 3 (Provisioning With Unconditional 10-Digit Trigger) & p. 2, step 8. An SCP is a computer-like device in the public switched network that contains a database of information and call processing instructions needed to process and complete a telephone call. See 47 C.F.R. �� 51.5, 52.21(m) (defining "service control point"). An STP is a packet switch that acts as a routing hub for a signaling network and transfers messages between various points in and among signaling networks. See 47 C.F.R. � 51.5 (defining "signal transfer point"). Although carriers originally envisioned number portability as SCP-based, at least one manufacturer purports to be offering an STP-based network technology
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  • Commission FCC 98-271 852 See In re Telephone Number Portability, Third Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11701, 11702-04 & nn. 4, 7, 9 (1998) (Third Number Portability Order). 853 See Telecommunications Act of 1996, sec. 101(a), � 251(b)(2), Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). 854 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 855 Id. � 153(3). 856 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). 857 47 U.S.C. � 251(e)(2). See Third Number Portability Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 11704 & n.12. 858 Under RCF, the carrier that originally served the called customer redirects the telephone calls by translating the dialed number to a new transparent number associated with the acquiring carrier's switch, essentially placing a second telephone call to the customer's new location. In
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  • paras. 220, 226, 229, 232, 234, 238, 242, 245. New York Commission Comments at 133. Z-Tel Comments at 23. Ameritech Michigan Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 20602; BellSouth South Carolina Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 582. See also Bell Atlantic Lacouture/Troy Decl. at paras. 243-247. 47 U.S.C. � 271(c)(2)(B)(xi). 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 47 U.S.C. � 153(30). 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). Second BellSouth Louisiana Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 20757 (citing 47 U.S.C. � 251(e)(2) and In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Third Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11701, 11702-11704, para. 4 & nn.4, 7, 9, 12 (1998) (Third Number Portability Order)). See also In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, CC
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  • (See Lessee's Type of Business) _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 52.26(a), incorporating by reference the North American Numbering Council, Local Number Portability Administration Selection Working Group Report (Apr. 25, 1997). Call routing is discussed in Appendix D, ``Architecture & Administrative Plan for Local Number Portability,'' 7.8, N-1 Call Routing. This report is located at www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/Nanc/wknggrp.doc. 2 47 U.S.C. 153(30); 47 C.F.R. 52.21(l). 3 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2). 4 Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996) (``First Report and Order''). MSAs, designated by the Bureau of Census, follow geographic borders and are defined using statistics that are widely recognized as indicative of metropolitan character. See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers,
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  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC to Glen F. Post, III, Chief Executive Officer, CenturyTel, Inc. (Feb. 4, 2004) (``Letter of Inquiry''). See also CenturyTel, Inc., CenturyTel of Washington, Inc., CenturyTel of Cowiche, Inc., and CenturyTel of Inter Island, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, DA 04-1304 (rel. May 13, 2004) (``CenturyTel NAL''). 6 47 U.S.C. 153(30); 47 C.F.R. 52.21(l). 7 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2). 8 Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996). On reconsideration, the Commission clarified that LECs need only provide number portability within the 100 largest MSAs for switches in which another carrier made a specific, bona fide, number portability request Telephone Number Portability, First Memorandum Opinion
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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, P: 7. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. S: 153(30) (providing that "number portability" means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, P: 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) ("Answer") at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at P:P: 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, P: 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • order promulgating that rule. Verizon Communications Inc. v. FCC, 535 U.S. 467, 535-39 (2002) (citing Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, First Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd. 15499, 15648 P: 294 (1996) (subsequent history omitted)). See United States Telecom Ass'n v. FCC, 400 F.3d 29, 38 (D.C. Cir. 2005) (finding that Commission rule 52.21, 47 C.F.R. S: 52.21, does not obligate wireline carriers to provide location portability because the promulgating order so states) (citing Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352, 8356, P: 6 (1996); Wyoming Outdoor Council v. USFS, 165 F.3d 43, 53 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (reviewing a regulation's preamble as "evidence concerning
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  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, P:P: 7-9. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. S: 153(30) (providing that "number portability" means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, P: 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) ("Answer") at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at P:P: 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, P: 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 6619 (WTB, SCPD, 2007) ("GTE Pacifica Order"), recon. pending. MTC is the incumbent local exchange carrier ("ILEC") for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ("CNMI"), a self-governing commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States of America. 47 U.S.C. S: 153(30); 47 C.F.R. S: 52.21(1). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 7236, 7314 P:137 (1997). See GTE Pacifica Order. See Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Petition for Reconsideration of PTI Pacifica, Inc. (formerly known as GTE Pacifica, Inc.), filed May 2, 2007 ("PTI Pacifica Reconsideration"); see also Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket
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  • Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer
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  • provided for profit . . . (2) An interconnected service; and (3) Available to the public, or to such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public; or [the functional equivalent thereof]." See 47 C.F.R. � 20.3. 86 See 47 C.F.R. � 20.18(a) (identifying carriers subject to E911 rules); 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c) (identifying carriers subject to local number portability rules). 87 Broadband PCS is described in Part 24, Subpart E of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 24.200-24.253. 88 Cellular Radio Telephone Service is described in Part 22, Subpart H of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 22.900-22.967. 89 These services are described in Part 90, Subpart S of our rules, 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • other providers of telecommunications services must satisfy these various requirements by filing different forms or worksheets, containing similar but not identical information, at different times, at different intervals, and in different locations. 1 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601 et seq. 2 47 C.F.R. �� 54.1 et seq., 69.1 et seq. 3 47 C.F.R. �� 52.1 et seq. 4 47 C.F.R. �� 52.21 et seq. 2 Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-233 2. Our existing multiple filing requirements impose real burdens on affected parties -- burdens that we can significantly reduce by combining current contributor reporting worksheets into one unified Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. Besides benefiting reporting entities, adopting a single worksheet also will reduce the public costs of regulation by conserving Commission staff resources
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  • and 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensees that (1) hold geographic area licenses or are incumbent SMR wide area licensees, and (2) offer real-time, two-way switched voice service, are interconnected with the public switched network, and utilize an in-network switching facility that enables such CMRS systems to reuse frequencies and accomplish seamless hand-offs of subscriber calls. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c). 69 formatting method that facilitates the transfer of large ranges of numbers as a single message.278 Other technical tasks include development and deployment of enhancements to the NPAC SMS to accommodate pooling, development of switch requirements, and system testing. The NANC Report also sets forth a number of tasks that service providers, together with equipment vendors, must accomplish to achieve
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  • Flows), fig. 2 (Provisioning Without Unconditional 10-Digit Trigger) & p. 2, step 8, and fig. 3 (Provisioning With Unconditional 10-Digit Trigger) & p. 2, step 8. An SCP is a computer-like device in the public switched network that contains a database of information and call processing instructions needed to process and complete a telephone call. See 47 C.F.R. �� 51.5, 52.21(m) (defining "service control point"). An STP is a packet switch that acts as a routing hub for a signaling network and transfers messages between various points in and among signaling networks. See 47 C.F.R. � 51.5 (defining "signal transfer point"). Although carriers originally envisioned number portability as SCP-based, at least one manufacturer purports to be offering an STP-based network technology
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  • Commission FCC 98-271 852 See In re Telephone Number Portability, Third Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11701, 11702-04 & nn. 4, 7, 9 (1998) (Third Number Portability Order). 853 See Telecommunications Act of 1996, sec. 101(a), � 251(b)(2), Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). 854 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 855 Id. � 153(3). 856 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). 857 47 U.S.C. � 251(e)(2). See Third Number Portability Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 11704 & n.12. 858 Under RCF, the carrier that originally served the called customer redirects the telephone calls by translating the dialed number to a new transparent number associated with the acquiring carrier's switch, essentially placing a second telephone call to the customer's new location. In
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Orders/1999/fcc99175.pdf
  • is less than $10,000 that contributor will not be required to submit a contribution or Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet for that year unless it is required to do so to by our rules governing Telecommunications Relay Service (47 C.F.R. �� 64.601 et seq.), numbering administration (47 C.F.R. �� 52.1 et seq.), or shared costs of local number portability (47 C.F.R. �� 52.21 et seq.). If a contributor improperly claims exemption from the contribution requirement, it will subject to the criminal provisions of sections 220(d) and (e) of the Act regarding willful false submissions and will be required to pay the amounts withheld plus interest. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-175 5 3. Section 54.709 is amended to read as follows: � 54.709 Computations
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  • paras. 220, 226, 229, 232, 234, 238, 242, 245. New York Commission Comments at 133. Z-Tel Comments at 23. Ameritech Michigan Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 20602; BellSouth South Carolina Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 582. See also Bell Atlantic Lacouture/Troy Decl. at paras. 243-247. 47 U.S.C. � 271(c)(2)(B)(xi). 47 U.S.C. � 251(b)(2). 47 U.S.C. � 153(30). 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(k). Second BellSouth Louisiana Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 20757 (citing 47 U.S.C. � 251(e)(2) and In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Third Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11701, 11702-11704, para. 4 & nn.4, 7, 9, 12 (1998) (Third Number Portability Order)). See also In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, CC
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  • and 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) licensees that (1) hold geographic area licenses or are incumbent SMR wide area licensees, and (2) offer real-time, two-way switched voice service, are interconnected with the public switched network, and utilize an in-network switching facility that enables such CMRS systems to reuse frequencies and accomplish seamless hand-offs of subscriber calls. 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(c). As discussed below, the CMRS LNP requirements for the largest 100 MSAs also require covered CMRS carriers outside the largest 100 MSAs to support roaming by CMRS customers from the largest 100 markets that use ported numbers. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.31(a)(2). Thus, CMRS carriers outside the largest 100 MSAs will be required to make certain LNP-related changes to their
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref02.pdf
  • 1998 1999 2000 2001 Alabama Huntsville $90.44 $91.97 $90.91 $88.82 $78.13 $73.73 $70.77 $65.70 $64.49 $61.80 $61.73 $61.73 Alaska Anchorage 29.61 29.61 36.01 40.80 41.12 41.13 41.13 41.17 41.23 41.22 41.22 42.01 Arizona Tucson 45.92 52.66 52.75 52.76 52.76 53.80 53.74 54.92 56.88 56.58 57.23 56.27 Arkansas Pine Bluff 53.25 53.30 52.78 53.43 51.55 51.24 51.61 51.06 51.06 53.58 52.52 52.21 Arkansas West Memphis 64.41 69.10 68.51 68.57 65.61 66.02 66.39 55.86 47.36 68.94 68.29 67.55 California Anaheim 32.54 29.94 30.23 30.09 30.09 32.15 32.51 32.71 33.70 31.76 28.05 27.95 California Bakersfield 33.10 30.56 30.26 30.12 30.12 32.79 33.14 33.36 34.35 30.69 28.62 28.53 California Fresno 33.84 31.39 31.08 30.94 30.94 32.79 33.14 33.36 34.35 30.57 28.62 28.53 California Long Beach
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  • Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 30.46 30.46 30.46 30.63 30.63 31.72 31.72 31.72 31.53 34.26 35.15 36.48 36.83 Pennsylvania Scranton 35.76 35.76 35.76 35.76 35.98 35.98 37.34 37.26 37.26 37.26 38.15 39.48 39.49 Rhode Island Providence 43.87 43.78 47.74 50.25 48.44 48.44 47.82 47.82 47.16 70.51 71.44 70.77 73.30 South Carolina Beaufort 38.71 40.51 38.69 38.69 38.69 38.04 38.04 38.04 38.69 38.69 39.60 52.21 41.70 Tennessee Memphis 54.79 54.70 54.70 54.70 54.70 54.70 54.95 54.95 54.95 54.69 55.71 57.17 58.60 Tennessee Nashville 52.37 52.65 52.65 52.35 52.35 52.35 52.35 52.35 53.77 53.52 54.47 55.58 56.98 Texas Brownsville 30.32 30.03 29.74 29.74 29.23 31.23 31.23 33.82 35.26 31.44 33.83 35.02 34.70 Texas Corpus Christi 30.65 31.12 32.47 32.62 31.90 31.82 31.85 31.01 30.95 29.92 31.16
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  • Island 58.74 58.39 57.92 59.09 60.17 59.86 60.02 60.69 New Jersey Phillipsburg 23.23 26.80 26.21 27.42 27.42 27.42 31.97 31.72 New Mexico Alamogordo 67.06 66.11 66.41 67.32 67.71 67.90 68.07 70.26 New York Binghamton 47.72 54.55 53.05 53.77 53.77 52.55 52.46 50.77 New York Buffalo 48.98 55.91 54.39 55.12 53.58 53.36 53.27 51.55 New York Massena 47.85 54.71 53.21 53.93 52.21 52.21 52.13 50.44 New York New York 54.49 55.84 54.75 55.47 53.70 53.71 53.52 51.79 New York Ogdensburg 87.36 56.25 54.71 55.44 53.90 53.68 53.59 51.86 New York Rochester 50.60 52.34 56.65 56.22 55.70 54.17 54.17 54.17 North Carolina Raleigh 65.42 66.01 63.48 63.48 62.73 63.08 62.28 60.44 North Carolina Rockingham 56.11 56.73 55.13 55.13 54.92 54.61 53.82 52.71 26
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/ref99.pdf
  • 60.17 59.86 60.02 60.69 61.77 New Jersey Phillipsburg 23.23 26.80 26.21 27.42 27.42 27.42 31.97 31.72 32.74 New Mexico Alamogordo 67.06 66.11 66.41 67.32 67.71 67.90 68.07 70.26 71.54 New York Binghamton 47.72 54.55 53.05 53.77 53.77 52.55 52.46 50.77 53.32 New York Buffalo 48.98 55.91 54.39 55.12 53.58 53.36 53.27 51.55 54.10 New York Massena 47.85 54.71 53.21 53.93 52.21 52.21 52.13 50.44 52.97 New York New York 54.49 55.84 54.75 55.47 53.70 53.71 53.52 51.79 54.34 New York Ogdensburg 87.36 56.25 54.71 55.44 53.90 53.68 53.59 51.86 54.46 New York Rochester 50.60 52.34 56.65 56.22 55.70 54.17 54.17 51.56 58.24 North Carolina Raleigh 65.42 66.01 63.48 63.48 62.73 63.08 62.28 60.44 58.24 North Carolina Rockingham 56.11 56.73 55.13 55.13
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Public_Notices/2000/pnin0179.pdf
  • - (338.5 E.L.) E000356 SES-LIC-20000717-01167 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL Application for Authority Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service 26 � 15 ' 0.20 " N LAT. SITE ID: 1 3200 NORTH EAST 14TH STREET CAUSEWAY, BROWARD, POMPANO BEACH, FL 80 � 5 ' 20.50 " W LONG. LOCATION: PRODELIN 1 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: 1244 52.21 dBW DIGITAL CARRIER, QPSK, 1/2 FEC 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 800KG7D DIGITAL CARRIER, QPSK, 1/2 FEC 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 800KG7D Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) Page 3 of 7 E000357 SES-LIC-20000719-01169 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. Application for Authority Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service 39 � 15 ' 4.00 " N
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  • (See Lessee's Type of Business) _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 52.26(a), incorporating by reference the North American Numbering Council, Local Number Portability Administration Selection Working Group Report (Apr. 25, 1997). Call routing is discussed in Appendix D, ``Architecture & Administrative Plan for Local Number Portability,'' 7.8, N-1 Call Routing. This report is located at www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/Nanc/wknggrp.doc. 2 47 U.S.C. 153(30); 47 C.F.R. 52.21(l). 3 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2). 4 Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996) (``First Report and Order''). MSAs, designated by the Bureau of Census, follow geographic borders and are defined using statistics that are widely recognized as indicative of metropolitan character. See Policy and Rules Concerning Rates for Dominant Carriers,
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2004/DA-04-2065A1.html
  • Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC to Glen F. Post, III, Chief Executive Officer, CenturyTel, Inc. (Feb. 4, 2004) (``Letter of Inquiry''). See also CenturyTel, Inc., CenturyTel of Washington, Inc., CenturyTel of Cowiche, Inc., and CenturyTel of Inter Island, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability, DA 04-1304 (rel. May 13, 2004) (``CenturyTel NAL''). 6 47 U.S.C. 153(30); 47 C.F.R. 52.21(l). 7 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2). 8 Telephone Number Portability, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 8352 (1996). On reconsideration, the Commission clarified that LECs need only provide number portability within the 100 largest MSAs for switches in which another carrier made a specific, bona fide, number portability request Telephone Number Portability, First Memorandum Opinion
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-860A1.html
  • See, e.g., Joint Statement at 6, P: 7. See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 251(b)(2); 47 U.S.C. S: 153(30) (providing that "number portability" means the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another). See also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.11, 52.21-26. See, e.g., Complaint at 8, P: 10, and at Ex. E; Answer of Verizon, File No. EB-08-MD-002 (filed Feb. 21, 2008) ("Answer") at Exs. 22-27; In the Matter of Telephone Number Portability, Second Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 12281, 12315-16 at P:P: 55-56 (1997). See, e.g., Joint Statement at 9, P: 20. The Competitive Carrier may submit the LSR
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  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 6619 (WTB, SCPD, 2007) ("GTE Pacifica Order"), recon. pending. MTC is the incumbent local exchange carrier ("ILEC") for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ("CNMI"), a self-governing commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States of America. 47 U.S.C. S: 153(30); 47 C.F.R. S: 52.21(1). Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, First Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 7236, 7314 P:137 (1997). See GTE Pacifica Order. See Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket No. 95-116, Petition for Reconsideration of PTI Pacifica, Inc. (formerly known as GTE Pacifica, Inc.), filed May 2, 2007 ("PTI Pacifica Reconsideration"); see also Telephone Number Portability, CC Docket
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  • Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer
• http://www.fcc.gov/ogc/documents/opinions/2005/03-1405-031105.pdf
  • v. FCC, 330 F.3d 502, 513 (D.C. Cir. 2003) ("CTIA"). In July 1996, the Commission issued rules and deployment schedules to implement number portability. See Telephone Number Portability, 11 F.C.C.R. 8352 (1996) ("First Portability Order"), on recons., 12 F.C.C.R. 7236 (1997), further recons., 13 F.C.C.R. 21,204 (1998). Adopting the statutory definition of "number portability" in a regulation, 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(l), the Commission required LECs to begin implementing number portability to other LECs, and "to all telecommunications carriers, including commercial mobile radio services (CMRS) providers." First Portability Order, 11 F.C.C.R. at 8355 � 3 (emphasis added). Although � 251(b)(2) imposed number portability only on LECs, the Commission relied on other statutory provisions to require CMRS -- wireless -- carriers to port
• http://www.fcc.gov/ogc/documents/opinions/2005/03-1414-031105.pdf
  • 8443. The First Order required all carriers to provide service provider portability, which it made "synonymous with" the statutory definition of number portability: "the ability of users of telecommunications services to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers . . . when switching from one telecommunications carrier to another." Id. � 27, at 8366- 67. Compare 47 C.F.R. � 52.21(q), with 47 U.S.C. � 153(30). In addition, the First Order clarified that the portability obligation included not only porting between wireline carriers, but also "intermodal portability": the porting of numbers from wireline carriers to wireless providers, and vice versa. First Order � 152, 11 F.C.C.R. at 8431, � 155, at 8433, � 166, at 8440; see 47 C.F.R. �� 52.23(b),