Federal Communications Commission DA 09-2068 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Next-G Communication, Inc. ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-05-IH-2010 Acct. No. 201032080007 FRN No. 0010717874 ORDER Adopted: November 9, 2009 Released: November 12, 2009 By the Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) and Next-G Communication, Inc. (“Next-G”). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Next-G for possible violations of section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”),1 and sections 64.1300, 64.1310(a), and 64.1320 of the Commission’s rules,2 relating to payphone compensation, and section 214 of the Act3 and section 63.18 of the Commission’s rules,4 relating to the provision of international telecommunications service. 2. The Bureau and Next-G have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation. 4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material questions of fact as to whether Next-G possesses the basic qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or obtain any Commission license or authorization. 5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the Act5 and sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission’s rules,6 the Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED. 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS TERMINATED. 1 47 U.S.C. § 276. 2 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.1300, 64.1310(a), and 64.1320. 3 47 U.S.C. § 214(a). 4 47 C.F.R. § 63.18. 5 47 U.S.C. § 154(i). 6 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311. Federal Communications Commission DA 09-2068 2 7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to Jonathan S. Marashlian, Counsel for Next-G Communication, Inc., 1483 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 301, McLean, VA 22102. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION P. Michele Ellison Chief, Enforcement Bureau