PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 45 L Street NE WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov DA Number: 26-860 Report No. TEL-02675NS Friday August 14, 2026 Non Streamlined International Applications/Petitions Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 CFR §§ 63.18, 63.24); Section 310(b) Petitions (47 CFR § 1.5000) Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures apply to the applications listed below: The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. These applications are not subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in section 63.12 of the Commission's rules. 47 CFR § 63.12. These applications shall not be deemed granted until the Commission affirmatively acts upon the application, either by public notice or by written order. Operation for which authorization is sought may not commence except in accordance with any terms or conditions imposed by the Commission. Pursuant to section 1.1910(b)(2) of the rules, action will be withheld on any application by any entity found to be delinquent in its debts to the Commission. Applicants should check the Red Light Display System's website at www.fcc.gov/redlight to determine if they are delinquent in a debt to the Commission and for information on how to pay the debt. 47 CFR § 1.1910(b)(2). Unless otherwise specified, interested parties may file comments with respect to these applications within 28 days of the date of this public notice. We request that such comments refer to the application file number shown below. No application listed below shall be granted by the Commission earlier than the day after the date specified in this public notice for the filing of comments. All applications listed are subject to further consideration and review, and may be returned and/or dismissed if not found to be in accordance with the Commission's rules, regulations, and other requirements. Unless otherwise specified, ex parte communications between outside parties and Commission staff concerning these applications are permitted subject to the Commission's rules for "permit-but-disclose proceedings." See 47 CFR § 1.1206. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). Page 1 of 6 ITC-T/C-20260605-00163 Traceroad, Inc. Date filed: 2026-06-05 Transfer of Control On June, 5, 2026, Traceroad Communications, Inc. d/b/a Traceroad Long Distance (TLD), a Mississippi corporation that holds an international 214 authorization to provide global resale telecommunications services (ITC-214-20070213-00072), filed an application for consent to the transfer of control of TLD from Traceroad, to MuleOps, LLC (MuleOps), an Idaho limited liability company.[1] Pursuant to a March 26, 2026 Purchase Agreement, MuleOps will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Traceroad. Upon consummation, MuleOps will become the direct parent company of Traceroad and the indirect parent company of Traceroad’s wholly-owned subsidiaries: TLD and Smithville Telephone Company (Smithville), Inc., a Mississippi corporation. The following individuals or entities will hold a 10% or greater direct or indirect equity and voting interests in MuleOps: (1) Jeremy and Pamela Smith (50% equity and voting interests in MuleOps); (2) Kip and Suzanne Wilson (50% equity and voting interests in MuleOps) (collectively, “MuleOps Principals”). All MuleOps Principals are U.S. citizens. The two spouses within each couple hold their 50% interest jointly, as co-owners of a single undivided interest, and together exercise the single vote associated with that interest. Neither spouse holds a separate or divided percentage interest, and neither holds a separate vote. According to the applicants, no other individual or entity holds 10% or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in MuleOps. [Footnote 1] A separate application was filed in WC Docket No. 26-139, and any action on the international application is without prejudice to Commission action on other related, pending applications. Page 2 of 6 ITC-T/C-20260529-00147 American Broadband Holding Company Date filed: 2026-06-15 Transfer of Control On May 14, 2026, Huntel CableVision Inc. (HunTel Cable), a Nebraska corporation that holds an international section 214 authorization to provide global resale service (ITC-214 20001025-00632), filed an application to transfer of control of HunTel Cable from American Broadband Holding Company (American Broadband) to Great Plains Communications LLC (Great Plains). On July 27, 2026, the Applicants filed a supplement providing additional ownership information. HunTel Cable is a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of HunTel, Inc. (HunTel), a North Carolina corporation. HunTel is a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of American Broadband, a Delaware corporation. Great Plains, a Nebraska corporation, is a Midwestern digital infrastructure provider. On May 14, 2026, American Broadband and HunTel entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (Agreement) with Great Plains. As a result, Great Plains would acquire all of the outstanding equity interests in HunTel and therefore, the indirect ownership and control and voting interest of Arlington Telephone Company, The Blair Telephone Company, Eastern Nebraska Telephone Company, Rock County Telephone Company and HunTel Cablevision Inc. (collectively, the Fastwyre Nebraska Licensees). Upon consummation, the following individuals and entities will hold a 10% or greater direct or indirect equity and/or voting interests in HunTel Cable: HunTel, Inc. (HunTel) (100% direct equity and voting interests in HunTel Cable); Great Plains (100% equity and voting interests in HunTel); Great Plains Communications Holdings, LLC (Great Plains Holdings), a Delaware limited liability company (100% equity and voting interests in Great Plains); GCOF II Heartland Holdings, LLC (GCOF II), a Delaware limited liability company (100% indirect equity and voting interests in Great Plains Holdings); Grain Communications Opportunity Fund II, L.P (GCO Fund II, L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership (approximately 75% direct equity and 100% voting interests in GCOF II); The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (UTIMCO), a Texas university endowment fund (approximately 11.4% direct equity and 100% voting interests in GCO Fund II, L.P.); The New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF), a New York retirement fund (approximately 13.2% direct equity and 100% voting interests in GCO Fund II, L.P.); GCOF II GP, LLC (GCOF II GP), a Delaware limited liability company (less than ten percent direct equity and 100% voting interests in GCO Fund II, L.P.); Grain Capital II, LLC (Grain Capital II), a Delaware limited liability company (79.4% direct equity and 100% voting interests in GCOF II GP); Grain Capital Holdings, LLC (Grain Capital Holdings), a Delaware limited liability company (100% direct equity and voting interest in Grain Capital II); Grain Capital, LLC (Grain Capital), a Florida limited liability company (less than ten percent direct equity and 100% voting interests in Grain Capital Holdings); and David J. Grain, a U.S. citizen (less than ten percent direct equity and 100% voting interests in Grain Capital). According to the Applicants, no other individuals or entities will hold 10% or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in HunTel Cable and Great Plains. Page 3 of 6 ITC-T/C-20260605-00164 Varicom Telecommunications, Inc. Date filed: 2026-06-05 Transfer of Control On June 5, 2026, Varicom Telecommunications, Inc. (Varicom), a Mississippi corporation that holds international section 214 authorization to provide global resale telecommunications services (ITC-214- 20071023-00432) filed an application for consent to the transfer of control of Varicom from Sunflower Enterprises, Inc., (Sunflower), a Mississippi corporation, to MuleOps, LLC (MuleOps), an Idaho limited liability company.[1] Pursuant to the proposed transaction, MuleOps will purchase all issued and outstanding shares of Sunflower pursuant to a March 26, 2026 stock purchase agreement between MuleOps and the stockholders of Sunflower. Upon consummation, MuleOps will own and control Sunflower and indirectly own and control Sunflower’s wholly owned subsidiary Varicom. Varicom is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunflower, which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of MuleOps. MuleOps is owned by Jeremy and Pamela Smith (50% voting and equity interest in Varicom) and Kip and Suzanne Wilson (50% equity and voting in Varicom), all U.S. citizens. The two spouses within each couple hold their 50% interest jointly, as co-owners of a single undivided interest, and together exercise the single vote associated with that interest. Neither spouse holds a separate or divided percentage interest, and neither holds a separate vote. According to the applicants, no other individual or entity holds a 10% or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Varicom. [Footnote 1] A separate application was filed in WC Docket No. 26-138, and any action on the international application is without prejudice to Commission action on other related, pending applications. INFORMATIVE: ITC-ASG-20260601-00160 Finger Lakes Communications Date filed: 2026-06-09 Group Inc. Assignment Current licensee: Finger Lakes Communications Group Inc. On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control and assignment applications filed by Finger Lakes Communications Group, Inc. (ITC-ASG-20260601-00160). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee's initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. Page 4 of 6 ITC-T/C-20260601-00154 Future Fiber Parent, L.P. Date filed: 2026-06-09 Transfer of Control On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control application filed by Future Fiber Parent, L.P. (ITC-T/C-20260601-00154). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee’s initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. ITC-T/C-20260601-00158 Future Fiber Parent, L.P. Date filed: 2026-06-09 Transfer of Control On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control application filed by Future Fiber Parent, L.P. (ITC-T/C-20260601-00158). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee’s initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. ITC-T/C-20260601-00156 Future Fiber Parent, L.P. Date filed: 2026-06-09 Transfer of Control On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control application filed by Future Fiber Parent, L.P. (ITC-T/C-20260601-00156). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee’s initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. Page 5 of 6 ITC-T/C-20260601-00157 Future Fiber Parent, L.P. Date filed: 2026-06-09 Transfer of Control On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control application filed by Future Fiber Parent, L.P. (ITC-T/C-20260601-00157). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee’s initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. ITC-T/C-20260601-00159 Future Fiber Parent, L.P. Date filed: 2026-06-09 Transfer of Control On August 7, 2026, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is reviewing the international section 214 authorization transfer of control application filed by Future Fiber Parent, L.P. (ITC-T/C-20260601-00159). The Committee states that it has sent Tailored Questions to the Applicant and it will notify the Commission when the Chair has determined that responses to the Committee’s initial requests for information are complete and the 120-day initial review period can begin. REMINDERS: Applicants must certify that neither the applicant nor any party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits by federal and/or state courts under authority granted in 21 U.S.C. § 862. See 47 CFR §§ 1.2001-.2003. Page 6 of 6