PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Friday March 2, 2012TEL-01547S Report No. Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. § 63.18); Section 310(B)(4) Requests Streamlined International Applications Accepted For Filing Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures apply to the applications listed below: The international Section 214 applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing and subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in Section 63.12 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.12. These applications are for authority under Section 214 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 214, (a) to transfer control of an authorized carrier or to assign a carrier's existing authorization; and/or (b) to become a facilities-based international common carrier; and/or (c) to become a resale-based international common carrier. Pursuant to Section 63.12 of the rules, these Section 214 applications will be granted 14 days after the date of this public notice (see 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 regarding computation of time), and the applicant may commence operations on the 15th day, unless the Commission has informed the applicant in writing, within 14 days after the date of this public notice, that the application, on further examination, has been deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. 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 C.F.R. § 1.1206. An application can be removed from streamlined processing only in the sound discretion of Commission staff. The filing of comments or a petition to deny will not necessarily result in an application being deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. The petitions for declaratory ruling listed below are for authority under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(4), to exceed the 25 percent foreign ownership benchmark applicable to common carrier radio licensees. The requested rulings will be granted 14 days after the date of this public notice, effective the next day, unless the application is formally opposed or the Commission has informed the applicant in writing, within 14 days of the date of this public notice, that the application, on further examination, has been deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. For this purpose, a formal opposition shall be sufficient only if it is received by the Commission and by the applicant within 14 days of the date of this public notice and its caption and text make it unmistakably clear that it is intended to be a formal opposition. Copies of all applications listed here are available for public inspection in the FCC Office of Public Affairs Reference and Information Center, located in room CY-A257 at the Portals 2 building, 445 12th Street SW, Washington DC 20554. The center can be contacted at (202) 418-0270. 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), 202-418-0432 (tty). 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. We request that comments on any of these applications refer to the application file number shown below. Page 1 of 4 ITC-214-20120123-00017 E Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). International Telecommunications Certificate 54 Telecom LLC ITC-214-20120123-00020 E Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). International Telecommunications Certificate AFT Telecom LLC ITC-214-20120217-00056 E Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). International Telecommunications Certificate Afrilinx Communication, LLC ITC-214-20120224-00059 E Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(2). International Telecommunications Certificate GW Communications USA Inc. ITC-214-20120227-00062 E Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). International Telecommunications Certificate Manoa Communication Systems, LLC. ITC-214-20120227-00064 E Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale ServiceService(s): Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). International Telecommunications Certificate Bassone Global ITC-ASG-20120207-00039 E TO: Application filed for consent to the assignment of assets held by Creative Interconnect Communications, LLC (CIC) to Utility Telephone, Inc. (Utility). Pursuant to an asset purchase agreement, Utility will purchase CIC's telecommunications assets, including its customer base. Upon closing, Utility will provide services to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its existing international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20091019-00447. CIC will retain its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20100721-00294. The following individual and entity directly holds 10% or greater ownership interests in Utility: Jason Mills, a U.S. citizen (54%); John K. and Dianne B. La Rue Revocable Trust (the Trust), a U.S. entity (46%). John K. La Rue and Dianne B. La Rue, both U.S. citizens, are the sole trustees of the Trust, and each holds an undivided, equal beneficial and ownership interest in the entire trust estate, with an equal right of control. No other individual or entity holds, directly or indirectly, a 10% or greater equity or voting interest in Utility. Creative Interconnect Communications, LLCFROM: Current Licensee: Utility Telephone, Inc. Creative Interconnect Communications, LLC Assignment Utility Telephone, Inc. ITC-T/C-20120117-00009 E TO: Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20010420-00249, held by Keywest Communications (USA) Inc. (KCUSA), a direct subsidiary of Keywest Communications Inc. (KCI), from Key West Global Telecommunications Berhad (Keywest), to Sifa Technology Limited (SIFA). Pursuant to the terms of a Sale and Purchase Agreement executed on May 26, 2011, SIFA will purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Keywest. Upon closing, KCI and KCUSA will become, respectively, direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of SIFA. SIFA is owned 100% by Xiao Ping Yang, a Canadian citizen. Key West Global Telecommunications BerhadFROM: Current Licensee: Sifa Technology Limited Keywest Communications (USA) Inc. Transfer of Control Keywest Communications (USA) Inc. Page 2 of 4 ITC-T/C-20120217-00054 E TO: Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20000807-00459, held by SureWest TeleVideo (SWTV), from its parent SureWest Communications (SWC) to Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCHI). Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 6, 2012, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition Corp. (Merger Sub I), a newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with SWC being the surviving entity. Immediately thereafter, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition II Corp. (Merger Sub II), another newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with Merger Sub II being the surviving entity. Upon closing, SWTV will become a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Merger Sub II and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI. CCHI is a publicly traded corporation in which no individual or entity holds a direct or indirect 10% or greater equity or voting interest. SureWest CommunicationsFROM: Current Licensee: Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. SureWest TeleVideo Transfer of Control SureWest TeleVideo ITC-T/C-20120217-00055 E TO: Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-19970130-00049 (Old File No. ITC-97-069), held by SureWest Long Distance (SWLD), from its parent SureWest Communications (SWC) to Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCHI). Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 6, 2012, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition Corp. (Merger Sub I), a newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with SWC being the surviving entity. Immediately thereafter, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition II Corp. (Merger Sub II), another newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with Merger Sub II being the surviving entity. Upon closing, SWLD will become a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Merger Sub II and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI. CCHI is a publicly traded corporation in which no individual or entity holds a direct or indirect 10% or greater equity or voting interest. Bingham McCutchen LLPFROM: Current Licensee: Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. SureWest Long Distance Transfer of Control SureWest Long Distance ITC-T/C-20120217-00057 E TO: Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20060106-00007, held by SureWest Kansas Operations, LLC (SWKO), from its parent SureWest Communications (SWC) to Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCHI). Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 6, 2012, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition Corp. (Merger Sub I), a newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with SWC being the surviving entity. Immediately thereafter, SWC will merge with WH Acquisition II Corp. (Merger Sub II), another newly formed wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI, with Merger Sub II being the surviving entity. Upon closing, SWKO will become a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Merger Sub II and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CCHI. CCHI is a publicly traded corporation in which no individual or entity holds a direct or indirect 10% or greater equity or voting interest. SureWest CommunicationsFROM: Current Licensee: Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. SureWest Kansas Operations, LLC Transfer of Control SureWest Kansas Operations, LLC INFORMATIVE ITC-214-20110415-00105 Carrier Termination Inc. This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120120-00018 Itsoftel Communication USA LLC This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120131-00023 Ciao Telecom Inc. This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120201-00022 Summa Communications, LLC This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120204-00043 XYZ Telecom Corporation This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120206-00042 Spot Mobile Corporation This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-214-20120209-00047 Breezecom, Inc. This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. ITC-T/C-20120203-00040 Verscom LLC This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. Page 3 of 4 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 C.F.R. §§ 1.2001-.2003. A current version of Section 63.09-.24 of the rules, and other related sections, is available at http://www.fcc.gov/ib/pd/pf/telecomrules.html. Page 4 of 4