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10/15/04
In the Matter of Eligibility Restrictions on C Block Licenses in the Broadband Personal Communication Services.
Order: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
FCC Adopts Rules for Broadband Over Power Lines to Increase Competition and Promote Broadband Service to All Americans.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Joint Statement by Chairman Powell & FERC Chairman Pat Wood, III: Word | Acrobat
Powell & Abernathy Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
FCC Seeks Information on Foreign Mobile Termination Rates.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
FCC Removes More Roadblocks to Broadband Deployment in Residential Neighborhoods - Action Harmonizes Treatment of Deep Fiber Networks.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
FCC Clears Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services in 1710-1755 MHz Band by Making Relocation Spectrum Available for Incumbent Federal Government Operations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting, Wednesday, October 27, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/14/04
Deletion of Agenda Item From October 14, 2004 Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/12/04
FCC Proposes $1,183,000 Forfeiture Against Fox Stations for Apparent Violation of Indecency Rule During Broadcast of "Married By America" Episode.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NAL: Word | Acrobat

10/7/04
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, October 14, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/6/04
FCC Takes Steps to Resolve E-Rate Delays.
News Release: Acrobat

10/6/04
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age Makes Recommendations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/4/04
Chairman Powell Announces Major DTV Consumer Education Initiative "DTV - Get It!"
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Advisory & List of Panelists: Word | Acrobat
Photographs
Webcast

9/30/04
FCC Establishes Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (9/9/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/29/04
FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology Announces Panelists and Agenda for Workshop on Radio Frequency Identification, October 7, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/29/04
FCC Releases Final Details of October 6th Symposium Exploring the Educational Power of Broadband.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/28/04
FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of the Red Light Rule.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/28/04
Chairman Powell to Kickoff Consumer Education Initiative on Transition to Digital Television.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/28/04
FCC Adopts Annual Report on State of Competition in the Wireless Industry.
Report: Word | Acrobat
News Release (9/9/04): Word | Acrobat
Presentation: Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/27/04
FCC Adopts Measures to Increase Rural Investment and Facilitate Deployment of Spectrum-Based Services in Rural Areas.
R&O;: Word | Acrobat
News Release (7/8/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/23/04
FCC Announces Additional Tool to Facilitate Debt Collection.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/23/04
General Counsel Emphasizes the Public's Responsibilities in Permit-But-Disclose Proceedings.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/21/04
FCC Proposes Statutory Maximum Fine of $550,000 Against Viacom-Owned CBS Affiliates for Apparent Violation of Indecency Rules During Broadcast Of Super Bowl Halftime Show.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/21/04
Chairman Powell Applauds Opening of National Museum of the American Indian.
Word | Acrobat

9/16/04
FCC Considers Reducing the Time Interval for Number Porting Between Wireline and Wireless Carriers.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (9/9/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/14/04
FCC Announces Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Workshop.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/13/04
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Availability of Transition Administrator Search Criteria on the Transition Administrator Search Committee's Web Site.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/10/04
FCC Launches New "Kidszone" Interactive Web Page For Kids. Site Features Age Specific Information and An Educational, Safe Place for Learning.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photos of Chairman Powell's Visit to Amidon Elementary to Launch Kidszone

9/10/04
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Its Second Meeting Under Its Renewed Charter.
Agenda (9/23/04): Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/9/04
New Figures Show Broadband Deployment Accelerating in the U.S.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Acrobat
Martin Statement: Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Acrobat

9/9/04
FCC Considers Reducing the Time Interval for Number Porting Between Wireline and Wireless Carriers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NPRM (9/16/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/9/04
FCC Adopts Annual Report on State of Competition in the Wireless Industry.
Report (9/28/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Presentation: Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/9/04
FCC Establishes Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations.
Order (9/30/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/9/04
Annual Report on The Satellite Industry.
Presentation: Word | Acrobat

9/9/04
FCC Video on Wireless Local Number Portability Reaches Out to Hispanic Community.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
En Español: Word | Acrobat

9/8/04
Mark Wigfield to Serve as Press Spokesman for the Wireline Competition Bureau.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/8/04
Written Statement of Chairman Powell on Implementing the 9-11 Commission's Recommendation to Expeditiously Provide Spectrum to Public Safety Organizations, Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, United States Senate.
Word | Acrobat

9/8/04
Important Notice to Entities Delinquent in Debt Owed to the FCC.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/8/04
"Unleashing the Educational Power of Broadband" - FCC to Host Symposium on Using Broadband for Lifelong Learning, Wednesday, October 6, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/8/04
Tutorial on Optical Network Interoperability.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/7/04
Enforcement Bureau and Primus Telecommunications, Inc. Enter Into $400,000 Consent Decree Concerning National Do-Not-Call Registry Rules and Requirements.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

9/7/04
Commission Announces that the September 9, 2004 Public Forum will be Webcast.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/2/04
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, September 9, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/2/04
Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Released on Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets.
Order & 2nd FNPRM: Word | Acrobat

9/1/04
Powell Announces Changes in FCC Office of Strategic Planning; Jane Mago to Leave FCC; Linda Blair Named Acting Chief.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/31/04
FCC Media Bureau Chief Ken Ferree Names Rebecca Fisher as New Advisor for Media Relations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/30/04
Chairman Powell's Statement on the Government's Appeal of the 9th Circuit's Cable Modem Ruling.
Statement: Word | Acrobat
Petition | Appendix

8/24/04
FCC Cancels and Reschedules the August 25, 2004, Discussion on the Debt Collection Improvement Act Rules and Rules Governing Applications or Other Request for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/24/04
FCC Cancels The August 25, 2004, Discussion On The Debt Collection Improvement Act Rules And Rules Governing Applications Or Other Request For Benefits By Delinquent Debtors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/23/04
FCC Spectrum Policy Task Force Announces Internet Database to Track Commission Spectrum Proceedings
Order & NPRM: Word | Acrobat

8/20/04
Unbundled Access to Network Elements; Review of the Section 251 Unbundling Obligations of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.
Order & NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/20/04
Wireline Competition Bureau Adopts Protective Order to Govern Inquiry into Incumbent Carriers' Unbundling Obligations.
Order: Word | Acrobat

8/19/04
FCC Adopts Rules to Enhance Network Outage Reporting to Facilitate More Reliable Telecommunications and Promote Homeland Security.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/18/04
Deadline for Filing FY 2004 Regulatory Fees August 19, 2004
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/16/04
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Seeks Comment on Certain of the Commission's Rules Relating to High-Cost Universal Service Support.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Federal-State Joint Board Chairman Bob Rowe Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/12/04
Request to Update Dial-Around Compensation Rate.
Order: Word | Acrobat

8/12/04
FCC and Emmis Communications Corporation Enter Into $300,000 Consent Decree Concerning Indecency Restrictions.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/12/04
FCC Approves Digital Output Protection Technologies and Recording Method Certifications.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (8/4/04): Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/12/04
FCC Takes Action to Protect Wireless Subscribers From Spam.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (8/4/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/11/04
One Week Left to Make Mandatory FY 2004 Regulatory Fee Payments.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/9/04
Official FY 2004 Regulatory Fee Payment Window Opens Tomorrow--Fees Due No Later than August 19.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/9/04
Scott D. Delacourt Named Deputy Bureau Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/9/04
FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling Regarding Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (8/4/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/9/04
FCC Denies Complaints Against "Will & Grace" Episode.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

8/9/04
Complaint Against Various Broadcast Licensees Regarding Their Airing of the UPN Network Program "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on November 20, 2001.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

8/6/04
FCC Adopts Solution to Interference Problem Faced by 800 MHz Public Safety Radio Systems.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (7/8/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Background Information

8/5/04
Commissioner Copps' Remarks at Unity 2004.
Word | Acrobat

8/4/04
Homeland Security Policy Council Highlights FCC Actions Promoting Homeland Security.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Presentation: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/4/04
FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling Regarding Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/4/04
Powell Announces Changes in Wireline Competition Bureau; William Maher to Leave FCC this Fall, Jeffrey Carlisle to be Named Bureau Chief.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

8/4/04
Effective Date of Schedule for Application Fees.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/3/04
FCC Announces Agenda and Featured Speakers for August 25, 2004, Discussion on the Debt Collection Improvement Act Rules and Rules Governing Applications or Other Request for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/2/04
Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees.
Erratum: Word | Acrobat

7/30/04
FCC Recognizes The 14th Anniversary of The Americans With Disabilities Act.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/29/04
FCC Promotes the Deployment of Wireless Broadband Services by Creating New Rules for the 2495-2690 MHz Band While Protecting Educational Services.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (6/10/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/28/04
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 4, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/28/04
Violent Television Programming And Its Impact on Children.
NOI: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/27/04
FCC and Verizon Enter Into $300,000 Consent Decree Concerning Accounting and Other Local Competition Safeguards
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Consent Decree: Word | Acrobat

7/21/04
FCC Announces Agenda and Featured Panelists for July 30, 2004 Global Roundtable Discussion on Internet-Protocol Based Services.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/20/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/19/04
Commissioner Copps Remarks before the Public Interest, Public Airwaves Coalition
Word | Acrobat

7/14/04
"The Future is Bright for Powerline Broadband:" Chairman Powell Statement Following Broadband Over Powerline Demonstration.
Press Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/13/04
Remarks of Chairman Powell at the July 12, 2004 Broadband Access Network Coordination (BANC) Event, San Francisco, California.
Word | Acrobat
Photos from July 12 Event

7/12/04
Notice of Publication in the Federal Register and Announcement of Effective Date of the New Schedule of Charges for Application Fees.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/12/04
FCC Changes Rules to Promote Use of Unlicensed Broadband Service in Rural Areas.
Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (7/8/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/12/04
FCC to Hold Global Roundtable Discussion on Internet-Protocol Based Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/9/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Ticketing and Open Microphone Procedures to Facilitate Public Participation at Broadcast Localism Hearing in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 1: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 2: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 3: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 4: Acrobat

7/9/04
FCC and AT&T; Enter into $490,000 Consent Decree Concerning Do-Not-Call Issues.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/9/04
Technological Advisory Council (TAC) To Hold Meeting on July 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Acrobat

7/9/04
Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees.
Order (6/25/04): Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
FCC Adopts Solution to Interference Problem Faced by 800 MHz Public Safety Radio Systems.
Order (8/6/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Powell Press Statement:Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Background Information

7/8/04
FCC Adopts Measures to Increase Rural Investment and Facilitate Deployment of Spectrum-Based Services in Rural Areas.
R&O; (9/27/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
FCC Expands Spectrum Leasing Rules and Speeds Processing to Create Additional Opportunities for Access to Spectrum Through Secondary Markets.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reports on Status of "Lands of Opportunity: Building Rural Connectivity."
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
FCC Changes Rules to Promote Use of Unlicensed Broadband Service in Rural Areas.
Order (7/12/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
FCC Announces Increase in Application Fees.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
Deletion of Agenda Item from July 8, 2004, Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/8/04
Today's Open Commission Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/2/04
FY2004 Regulatory Fees Due No Later Than August 19, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/1/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, July 8, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/1/04
Broadcast Localism. Issued a Notice of Inquiry Regarding Broadcaster Service to the Needs and Interests of Their Communities.
NOI: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/30/04
Mandatory Electronic Filing For International Telecommunications Services and Other International Filings.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (6/10/04): Word | Acrobat

6/30/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the University of Tennessee Telehealth Network.
Remarks: Word | Acrobat

6/25/04
Chairman Powell to Visit Tennessee Telecom Facilities; Visit Will Emphasize How Rural Access to Broadband Can Spur Economic Development.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/25/04
FCC Announces Small Entity Compliance Guide Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/25/04
Jay Keithley Named Deputy Chief for Policy, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Order Released in the Matter of Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Chairman Powell Reacts to Third Circuit Media Ownership Decision.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Commissioner Copps Reacts to the Third Circuit's Media Concentration Decision.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Commissioner Adelstein Expresses Strong Support for Recent Congressional and Court Actions Regarding FCC’s Media Ownership Decision.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Statement of Chairman Powell on Release of President's Spectrum Policy Initiative Reports.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/24/04
Media Bureau Announces Symposium on "A La Carte" MVPD Pricing.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/18/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Date and Location of Monterey, California Hearing.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/17/04
FCC Issues Inquiry for its Annual Report to Congress on Video Competition.
NOI: Word | Acrobat
News Release (6/10/04): Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/17/04
New Phone and Address for Purchase of Audio and Video Tapes.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/16/04
FCC Announces Contact Information For The New Duplicating Contractor.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/15/04
Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and to Build on Earlier Studies.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/15/04
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council VII Meeting Cancelled.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/14/04
Chairman Michael K. Powell Announces Plans for Local Telephone Competition Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Letters: Acrobat

6/14/04
Diversity Advisory Committee Adopts Interim Reports and Recommendations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Drives Modernization Through Electronic Filing Proposal for International Telecommunications Services.
NPRM (6/30/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
Commission Adopts Spectrum Sharing Plan to Promote the Efficient Use of Spectrum.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Promotes the Deployment of Wireless Broadband Services by Creating New Rules for the 2495-2690 MHz Band While Protecting Educational Services.
Order (7/29/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Issues Inquiry for its Annual Report to Congress on Video Competition.
NOI (6/17/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Takes Further Steps Toward Fulfilling Goals of ADA by Refining Rules Governing Provision of TRS.
Order (6/30/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Introduces New Exhibit on History of The Internet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/04
FCC Closed on June 11, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/9/04
Commissioner Martin's Statement on the Office of Solicitor General's Decision Not to Appeal the D.C. Circuit Decision.
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/9/04
Office of Solicitor General Will Not Appeal DC Circuit Decision.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/9/04
FCC and Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Enter Into $1.75 Million Consent Decree Concerning Indecency Restrictions.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/9/04
Deletion of Agenda Item from June 10, 2004, Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/9/04
Chairman Powell Addresses International Telecommunications Union Meeting on Ultra-Wideband Compatability.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat |

6/8/04
Semiannual Report of FCC Inspector General Released.
Chairman Powell's Cover Letter: Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Semiannual Report: Acrobat

6/8/04
FCC Releases Data on High-Speed Services for Internet Access.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report on High-Speed Services for Internet Access

6/8/04
Commissioner Abernathy's Statement on the "Interdependencies Working Meeting".
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/7/04
"Overview of FCC Initiatives to Protect Critical Infrastructure and Homeland Security", Remarks of Commissioner Abernathy, Workshop on Interdependencies.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/4/04
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age to Hold Third Meeting on Monday, June 14, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/3/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 10, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/3/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Wireless Communications Association International.
Word | Acrobat

6/2/04
Photos from the Media Security & Reliability Council Meeting and the FCC and Department of Homeland Security Media Forum, June 2, 2004.

6/1/04
Final Agenda Released for the FCC and Department of Homeland Security Media Forum, Wednesday, June 2.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/28/04
FCC Announces New Duplicating Contractor.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/27/04
FCC and Department of Homeland Security to Host Media Forum on Wednesday, June 2.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/26/04
FCC Announces Recharter of Media Security and Reliability Council: Initial Meeting Under New Charter to be Held June 2.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/24/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota, May 26, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
Another 70 Million Americans to Have Freedom to Switch Wireless Carriers and Keep Their Phone Number on Monday.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
Chairman Powell, Commissioner Adelstein and South Dakota Governor Michael Round to Headline Presentation of WISP Technologies, May 25, 3:30-5:30 pm.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
FCC to Hold Second Indian Telecommunications Initiatives Regional Workshop and Roundtable in Rapid City, SD, May 26 and 27.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Procedures to Facilitate Public Participation At Its Rapid City, South Dakota Hearing on Broadcast Localism.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 1: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 2: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 3: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the NSTAC XXVII Executive Session Luncheon, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, May 19, 2004.
Word | Acrobat

5/20/04
FCC Honors 24 Employees With "Catherine Forster Public Service Award".
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photographs

5/19/04
FCC Hosts Wireless Broadband Forum.
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Forum Web Page
Forum Agenda and Photographs

5/19/04
Consumer Advisory Committee to Meet Friday, June 18, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/18/04
Chairman Powell's Statement at Official Unveiling of the Commission's New RF "Anechoic" Measurement Chamber in Columbia, Maryland.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Photographs

5/14/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Date, Time, and Location for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/14/04
Commission Affirms Forfeiture Against Entercom for Violations of Indency Rule.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/13/04
FCC Reports on Status of Local Number Portability.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/04
FCC Maintains Lower Access Rates Charged By Competitive Carriers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order (5/18/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/13/04
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Assign Easy-To-Use Phone Number for Excavation Notification.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NPRM (5/14/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/13/04
Commission Acts to Protect U.S. Consumers and U.S. Carriers on U.S.-Philippines Telephone Route.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/04
FCC Announces Agenda for Wireless Broadband Forum.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/12/04
FCC to Hold Consumer Forums, Telecommunications Demonstrations, Workshop and Roundtable Discussions in South Dakota and North Dakota, May 24 - 27.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/6/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, May 13, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/5/04
FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell Announces Formation of Wireless Broadband Access Task Force.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/5/04
Wireless Broadband Access Task Force Seeks Public Comment on Issues Related to Commission's Wireless Broadband Policies.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/3/04
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age to Postpone Third Meeting From Monday, May 10, 2004 to Monday, June 14, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/29/04
Chairman Powell's Comments on AT&T;'s Proposal to Transition to Facilities-based Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/29/04
Commissioner Martin Praises Industry Efforts to Reach Agreement on Local Phone Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/29/04
Wireless Portability Complaints: Approximately 7,040 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on November 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/29/04
FCC Retains Biological Consultant to Work on Environmental Issues.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/28/04
Chairman Powell Praises National Governors Association Efforts to Accelerate the Deployment of Wireless E911.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/27/04
Reference Information Center to Close on Thursday Afternoon, April 29, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/27/04
Remarks of FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell at the Third E911 Coordination Initiative.
Word | Acrobat

4/23/04
FCC Begins Rulemaking Proposing to Allow Wireless Broadband Operations in the 3650-3700 MHz Band.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
News Release (4/15/04): Word | Acrobat

4/23/04
FCC Adopts Rule Changes for Improved Radio Frequency Identification Systems to Facilitate Homeland Security Efforts.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
News Release (4/15/04): Word | Acrobat

4/23/04
Agenda for the FCC's Third Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/21/04
FCC Decision on Petition for Declaratory Ruling that AT&T;'s Phone-to-Phone IP Telephony Services are Exempt from Access Charges.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/20/04
FCC Announces Nextwave Settlement Agreement.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/19/04
FCC Establishes New Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; Sue McNeil Named Chief.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/19/04
Comments Requested on Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Reporting.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/16/04
Agenda for the FCC's Third Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/15/04
FCC Adopts Rule Changes for Improved Radio Frequency Identification Systems to Facilitate Homeland Security Efforts.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/15/04
FCC Begins Rulemaking Proposing to Allow Wireless Broadband Operations in the 3650-3700 MHz Band.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/15/04
Chairman Powell’s Comments on Qwest's Commercial Agreement With Covad Communications Company.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/15/04
Commissioner Abernathy Reacts to Line-Sharing Agreement Reached by Covad and Qwest.
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/12/04
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting on April 23, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat

4/8/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/8/04
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Fine of $495,000 Against Subsidiaries of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. for Apparent Multiple Violations of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NAL: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/8/04
FCC Affirms Forfeiture Against Emmis for Violation of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/8/04
FCC to Host Indian Telecommunications Initiatives Rapid City Regional Workshop and Roundtable May 26-27, 2004, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/5/04
Chairman Powell’s Comments on SBC’s Commercial Agreement With Sage Telecom Concerning Access to Unbundled Network Elements.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/5/04
Commissioner Abernathy Applauds SBC Communications and Sage Telecom for Reaching a Commercial Agreement Governing Access to Unbundled Network Elements.
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/1/04
Chairman Powell Reacts to 9th Circuit Cable Modem Decision.
Word | Acrobat

4/1/04
FCC Commissioner Copps Reacts to the 9th Circuit's Broadband Decision.
Word | Acrobat

3/31/04
Remarks of Chairman Powell at the NAB Summit on Responsible Programming.
Word | Acrobat

3/31/04
Remarks of FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps NAB Indecency Summit.
Word | Acrobat

3/31/04
Chairman Powell's Testimony before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary of the Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives on the FCC's FY2005 Budget Estimates.
Summary: Acrobat
Testimony: Acrobat

3/31/04
Press Statement of Chairman Michael K. Powell and Commissioners Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Michael J. Copps, Kevin J. Martin and Jonathan S. Adelstein On Triennial Review Next Steps.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Text of Letters

3/31/04
Commissioner Copps Responds to Efforts to Preserve Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/30/04
FCC's Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Holds First Meeting Under New Charter.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copps' Remarks: Word | Acrobat

3/29/04
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

3/29/04
Wireless Portability Complaints: Approximately 6,640 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on Nov. 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/26/04
Powell Comments On President's Call For Universal, Affordable Broadband.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/25/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the FCC Summit on Emergency Communications and Homeland Security: Working with the Disability Community.
Word | Acrobat

3/18/04
FCC Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $55,000 Against Capstar, a Subsidiary of Clear Channel, for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rule.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/18/04
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $27,500 Against Infinity for Apparent Indecency Violation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/18/04
Solutions Summit: 911/E911 Issues Associated with Internet-based Communications Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Adelstein's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
Prof. Henning Schulzrinne's Presentation: PowerPoint
Internet Policy Working Group Home Page
Recorded Webcast of the Summit

3/18/04
Final Agenda For March 26 Consumer Advisory Committee Released.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/17/04
FCC to Assess Whether Broadband Networks Are Being Made Available to All Americans.
Inquiry Concerning The Deployment of Advanced Telecoms Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of The Telecom Act of 96.
Notice of Inquiry: Word | Acrobat
News Release (3/11/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/16/04
Commission to Host Discussion of Emergency Communications and the Disability Community.
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice (2/25/04): Word | Acrobat

3/15/04
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Its First Meeting Under Its Renewed Charter Tuesday, March 30, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat

3/12/04
FCC Proposes Record Fine of $9 Million Against Qwest for Failure to File Interconnection Agreements.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NAL: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/12/04
Commission Proposes Statutory Maximum Forfeiture of $247,500 Against Clear Channel Communications for Apparent Violations of Indecency Rule.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NAL: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/12/04
"Ensuring That ETC Designations Serve the Public Interest"
Commissioner Abernathy's Remarks at the NARUC Winter Meeting on March 10, 2003.
Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
Commissioner Copps Calls for an "Always-On" Campaign for Consumers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Remarks: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC to Assess Whether Broadband Networks Are Being Made Available to All Americans.
Notice of Inquiry (3/17/04): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC Seeks Comment on Rules to Eliminate Spam From Mobile Phones.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC Amends International Telecommunications Policy in Step with Market Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC Seeks Comments on Imposition of Mandatory Minimum Information Sharing Requirements on Telcos.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC Announces Agenda For March 18, 2004 Solutions Summit on 911/E911 Issues Associated With Internet-based Communications Services.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
FCC Internet Policy Working Group to Hold Second Solutions Summit on Friday, May 7, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/11/04
Deletion of Agenda Item from the March 11, 2004, Open Commission Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/10/04
FCC Moves to Allow More Opportunities for Consumers Through Voice Services Over The Internet.
NPRM: Text | Acrobat
News Release (2/12/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Acrobat
Martin Statement: Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Acrobat
VoIP Home Page

3/10/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners, General Assembly.
Word | Acrobat

3/9/04
Remarks of Commissioner Martin to the NARUC Committee on Telecommunications on March 8, 2004.
Speech | Slides

3/5/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Date of Rapid City, South Dakota Hearing, RM 10803.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Filing Instructions: Word | Acrobat

3/5/04
Commission Summarily Rejects Infinity Petition for Reconsideration of Statutory Maximum Forfeiture Order for Indecency Violation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
MO&O;: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/4/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, March 11, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/3/04
"U.S. Leadership: The Satellite Partnership"
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the 2004 Satellite Leadership Dinner.
Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
Statement of Chairman Powell Regarding The D.C. Circuit Decision on Triennial Review.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
Commissioner Abernathy Reacts to Triennial Review Decision by D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
Statement of Commissioners Copps, Martin, and Adelstein on the D.C. Circuit’s Decision to Eliminate The FCC’s Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
David J. Barrett, President and CEO of Hearst-Argyle Television to Chair New Media Security and Reliability Council.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
Homeland Security: Media Security and Reliability Council Holds Final Meeting Under Initial Two Year Charter.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/2/04
Readiness Guide for Local Media on How to Prepare for Emergencies.
Fact Sheet: Acrobat

3/2/04
Tutorial on Field Studies of Digital Television Translators Monday, March 22, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/27/04
Chairman Powell and Acting Assistant Secretary Gallagher Meet to Plan and Coordinate Spectrum Policy.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Photo from Meeting

2/26/04
Wireless Portability Complaints: 5852 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on Nov. 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/26/04
"Preserving the Public Interest in a Dynamic Telecommunications Industry"
Remarks of Commissioner Adelstein at the 2004 National Governors Association Winter Meeting, 2/22/04.
Word | Acrobat

2/25/04
Remarks of Commissioner Copps at the Quello Center Symposium in Washington, DC.
Word | Acrobat

2/25/04
Consumer Advisory Committee to Meet Friday March 26, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/24/04
Written Statment of Chairman Powell on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).
Word | Acrobat

2/24/04
Homeland Security: Media Security and Reliability Council to Review Final Reports and Best Practices Recommendations at Upcoming Meeting Tuesday, March 2, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/24/04
FCC to Receive National Leadership Award from National Congress of American Indians.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/23/04
Chairman Powell Gives Remarks at the National Emergency Number Association
Washington, DC
Word | Acrobat
Photo from NENA

2/23/04
"Rural Lands Of Opportunity: Broadband Deployment In America’s Heartland,"
Remarks of Chairman Powell at the Kansas Rural Broadband and Telemedicine Summit.
Word | Acrobat

2/23/04
FCC Commissioners Copps and Adelstein React to Bureau Public Notice on Media Ownership Rule.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/23/04
FCC Proposes Rules for Broadband Over Power Lines to Promote Broadband Service to Underserved Areas and Increase Competition.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (2/12/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/20/04
Report to the Congress on the Low Power FM Interference Testing Program.
Report: Acrobat

2/20/04
Statement of Enforcement Bureau Chief David H. Solomon on $1.28 Million Consent Decree Regarding Long Distance Carrier Business Options, Inc.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Consent Order: Word | Acrobat

2/19/04
FCC Rules That Pulver.com's Free World Dialup Service Should Remain Free From Unnecessary Regulation.
Order: Acrobat
News Release (2/12/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Acrobat
Martin Statement: Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Acrobat

2/18/04
FCC Logs in Nearly 10,000 Complaints Since Do-Not-Call Registry Became Effective on October 1, 2003.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/18/04
Martin Perry Named FCC Chief Economist.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/17/04
Statement of Chairman Powell on Court’s Upholding Do-Not-Call Rules.
Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
Commissioner Abernathy's Testimony on Indecency.
Senate Testimony: Word | Acrobat
House Testimony: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
Commissioner Adelstein's Testimony on Indecency.
Senate & House Testimony: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
Applications for Consent to the Assignment of Licenses from NextWave Personal Communications, Inc., and NextWave Power Partners, Inc., to Subsidiaries of Cingular Wireless LLC.
MO&O;: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
FCC Moves to Allow More Opportunities for Consumers Through Voice Services Over The Internet.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NPRM (3/11/04): Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
VoIP Home Page

2/12/04
FCC Rules That Pulver.com's Free World Dialup Service Should Remain Free From Unnecessary Regulation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order (2/19/04): Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
FCC Proposes Rules for Broadband Over Power Lines to Promote Broadband Service to Underserved Areas and Increase Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NPRM (2/23/04): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
FCC Adopts Further Measures to Reform Interstate Access Charge System for Rural Carriers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Realign the 76-81 GHz Band and the Frequency Range Above 95 GHz Consistent with International Allocation Changes.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
FCC Internet Policy Working Group to Hold First "Solutions Summit" on Thursday, March 18, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/12/04
Chairman Powell's Letters to Cable and Broadcast Industry Concerning Indecent Programming.

2/11/04
The Time for the FCC Open Meeting on Thursday February 12 is Rescheduled From 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/11/04
Chairman Powell's Testimony on Indecency.
Summary: Word | Acrobat
Senate Testimony: Word | Acrobat
House Testimony: Word | Acrobat

2/11/04
Commissioner Copps' Testimony on Indecency.
Summary: Word | Acrobat
Senate Testimony: Word | Acrobat
House Testimony: Word | Acrobat

2/11/04
Commissioner Martin's Testimony on Indecency.
Summary: Word | Acrobat
Senate Testimony: Word | Acrobat
House Testimony: Word | Acrobat

2/11/04
Tutorial on "Capacity Enhancement Methods for Wireless Networks" Friday, February 20, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/9/04
Powell Urges Industry to Adopt "Net Freedom" Principles.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Remarks: Word | Acrobat

2/6/04
FCC Acknowledges Hundreds of Thousands Who Have Complained About Super Bowl Halftime Show.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/5/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, February 12, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/4/04
FCC Accepting Proposals for Next Term of the North American Numbering Plan Billing and Collection Agent.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/3/04
FCC Signs Historic Tower Siting Agreement With Tribes and Streamlines Tower Review.
Chairman Powell's Remarks: Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
MOU: Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
FCC's Tribal Initiatives

2/2/04
FCC Chairman Powell Calls Super Bowl Halftime Show A "Classless, Crass, Deplorable Stunt." Opens Investigation.
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Background Information

2/2/04
Commissioner Abernathy Expresses Dismay Over Super Bowl Half-time Show.
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/2/04
Commissioner Copps Deplores Outrageous Super Bowl Stunt.
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/2/04
Commissioner Martin Supports the Opening of Investigation into Broadcast of Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/2/04
Commissioner Adelstein Applauds Immediate Investigation Into Super Bowl Halftime Stunt.
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

2/2/04
FCC Budget of $292,958,000 Proposed for Fiscal Year 2005.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
2005 Budget Proposal

1/29/04
Caller ID Rules for Telemarketers Become Effective Today.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/29/04
FCC to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week - Feb. 1-7.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/28/04
FCC Closes Offices.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/28/04
FCC Releases Tenth Annual Report on Video Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Word | Acrobat

1/28/04
Wireless Portability Complaints: 4,734 Consumer Complaints Since Porting Began on Nov. 24.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/27/04
FCC's Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service Auction Concludes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/27/04
Commission Proposes to Fine Clear Channel Communications $755,000 for Apparent Violations of Indecency and Public Inspection File Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NAL: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/27/04
Commission Proposes to Fine Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc., Statutory Maximum for Apparent Violation of Indecency Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NALF: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

1/27/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks at the FCC Rural Satellite Forum.
Word | Acrobat

1/26/04
Commissioner Adelstein Announces Staff Changes.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/26/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Releases Complete Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/22/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/22/04
Remarks of FCC Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy at the Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.
Word | Acrobat

1/20/04
Commissioner Adelstein on Appointment of Lisa M. Zaina as Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Administrative Company.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/20/04
"Making the Rural Connection" FCC Rural Satellite Forum Final Details Announced.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/20/04
Chairman Powell Announces Appointment of Lisa M. Zaina as Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Administrative Company.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/15/04
Presentations from the January 2004 Open Commission Meeting by Senior Agency Officials Regarding Implementations of the Agency's Strategic Plan and a Comprehensive Review of FCC Policies.
Presentations | Video

1/15/04
FCC Proposes to Fine WCSS $560,000 for Slamming Violations.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture: Word | Acrobat

1/15/04
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age to Hold Second Meeting Monday, January 26, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/14/04
Chairman Powell's Remarks before The National Press Club.
The Age of Personal Communications: "Power to the People"
Word | Acrobat

1/8/04
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/7/04
Technological Advisory Council ("TAC") to Hold Meeting Friday, January 23, 2004.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Acrobat

1/5/04
FCC Fines Fax.com over $5 Million for Sending "Junk Faxes."
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat
Erratum (1/9/04): Word | Acrobat

1/2/04
FCC Reopens the Reference Information Center to the Public.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

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