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 April 12, 2013TEL-01611S 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 3 ITC-214-20130408-00092 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 Ratemax LLC ITC-214-20130409-00093 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 Globe Tel Communications Inc. ITC-ASG-20130315-00078 E TO: Application filed for consent to the assignment of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20030414-00187, held by Trans National Communications International Inc. Debtor-in-Possession (TNCI-DIP) to TNCI Operating Company, LLC (TNCI-OpCo). Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 31, 2013, TNCI-OpCo will acquire certain assets of TNCI-DIP, including TNCI-DIP's international section 214 authorization, its customer accounts and contracts, telecommunications equipment, and to the extent permitted under applicable law and regulations, applicable certificates, licenses, registrations or other authorizations to provide intrastate, interstate, and international telecommunications services. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, for the District of Massachusetts has approved the agreement and the contemplated transaction on March 13, 2013 (see In re Trans National Communications International, Inc., Chapter 11, Case No. 11-19595-WCH, U.S. Bankr. Court (E.D. Mass.)). TCCI-OpCo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TNCI Holdings LLC (TNCI Holdings), a U.S. holding company. The following entities and individuals hold 10% or greater direct and or indirect ownership interests in TCNI Holdings: GOF II RE LLC (GOF II RE), a New York limited liability company holds 64.25% direct ownership interest in TNCI Holdings. Garrison Opportunity Fund II A LLC (GOF-II-A), a New York limited liability company, holds 100% voting interest in GOF II RE. Garrison Opportunity Fund MM II A LLC, a New York limited liability company, is the managing member of GOF-II-A. Garrison Opportunity Fund II A Holdings MM LLC (GOF-II-A-Holdings), a New York limited liability company, holds 100% equity interest and is managing member of GOF-MM-II-A. Garrison Opportunity Fund III A LLC (GOF-III-A), a New York limited liability company, holds 35.75% direct ownership interest in TNCI Holdings. Garrison Opportunity Fund II A MM LLC, a New York limited liability company, is the managing member of GOF-III-A. Garrison Opportunity Fund III A Holdings MM LLC (GOF-III-A-Holdings), a New York limited liability company, holds 35.75% indirect interest in TNCI Holdings as managing member of, and holding 100% equity interest in GOF-III-A-MM. Joseph Tansey and Steven Stuart, both U.S. citizens, each hold 25% of the equity and 50% of the voting rights in GOF-II-A-Holdings and GOF-III-A-Holdings. No other entity or individual holds directly or indirectly a 10% or greater ownership interest in TNCI Holdings. Trans National Communications International, Inc. DIPFROM: Current Licensee: TNCI Operating Company LLC Trans National Communications International, Inc. DIP Assignment TNCI Operating Company LLC ITC-ASG-20130319-00081 E TO: Application filed for consent to the partial assignment of assets, held by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (New Cingular), to a newly formed joint venture to allow the transition of customers from New Cingular to Tide Mobility LLC (Tide Mobility). Tide Mobility will be directly owned by New Cingular (52%), Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Horry) (30%), and by Comporium Wireless, LLC (Comporium) (18%), all U.S. entities. New Cingular is ultimately owned by AT&T, Inc., a widely-held, publicly-traded company in which no person or entity holds a 10% or greater ownership interest. Horry is a member-owned telephone cooperative and none of its customer/members hold a 10% or greater ownership interest in the company. Comporium is majority owned by Rock Hill Telephone Company, Inc., a U.S. entity (66.5% directly) and (99.06% indirectly). No other individual or entity will hold a ten percent or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Tide Mobility. New Cingular will continue to provide international services to its remaining customers pursuant to its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20031113-00514. Tide Mobility will provide international service to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its own international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20130319-00101. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLCFROM: Current Licensee: Tide Mobility LLC New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Assignment Tide Mobility LLC Page 2 of 3 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. ITC-ASG-20130319-00082 E TO: Application filed for consent to the partial assignment of assets, held by Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Horry), to a newly formed joint venture to allow the transition of customers from Horry to Tide Mobility LLC (Tide Mobility). Tide Mobility will be directly owned by New Cingular (52%), Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Horry) (30%), and by Comporium Wireless, LLC (Comporium) (18%), all U.S. entities. New Cingular is ultimately owned by AT&T, Inc., a widely-held, publicly-traded company in which no person or entity holds a 10% or greater ownership interest. Horry is a member-owned telephone cooperative and none of its customer/members hold a 10% or greater ownership interest in the company. Comporium is majority owned by Rock Hill Telephone Company, Inc., a U.S. entity (66.5% directly) and (99.06% indirectly). No other individual or entity will hold a ten percent or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Tide Mobility. Horry will continue to provide international services to its remaining customers pursuant to its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-19911213-00018. Tide Mobility will provide international service to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its own international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20130319-00101. Horry Telephone Cooperative, IncFROM: Current Licensee: Tide Mobility LLC Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc Assignment Tide Mobility LLC ITC-ASG-20130319-00083 E TO: Application filed for consent to the partial assignment of assets, held by Rock Hill Telephone Company (Rock Hill), to a newly formed joint venture to allow the transition of customers from Rock Hill and its wholly owned subsidiary Fort Mill Telephone Company (Fort Mill) to Tide Mobility LLC (Tide Mobility). Tide Mobility will be directly owned by New Cingular (52%), Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Horry) (30%), and by Comporium Wireless, LLC (Comporium) (18%), all U.S. entities. New Cingular is ultimately owned by AT&T, Inc., a widely-held, publicly-traded company in which no person or entity holds a 10% or greater ownership interest. Horry is a member-owned telephone cooperative and none of its customer/members hold a 10% or greater ownership interest in the company. Comporium is majority owned by Rock Hill Telephone Company, Inc., a U.S. entity (66.5% directly) and (99.06% indirectly). No other individual or entity will hold a ten percent or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Tide Mobility. Rock Hill will continue to provide international services to its remaining customers pursuant to its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-19960906-00427. Tide Mobility will provide international service to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its own international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20130319-00101. Rock Hill Telephone CompanyFROM: Current Licensee: Tide Mobility LLC Rock Hill Telephone Company Assignment Tide Mobility LLC ITC-ASG-20130319-00084 E TO: Application filed for consent to the partial assignment of assets, held by Lancaster Telephone Company (Lancaster), to a newly formed joint venture to allow the transition of customers from Lancaster to Tide Mobility LLC (Tide Mobility). Tide Mobility will be directly owned by New Cingular (52%), Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Horry) (30%), and by Comporium Wireless, LLC (Comporium) (18%), all U.S. entities. New Cingular is ultimately owned by AT&T, Inc., a widely-held, publicly-traded company in which no person or entity holds a 10% or greater ownership interest. Horry is a member-owned telephone cooperative and none of its customer/members hold a 10% or greater ownership interest in the company. Comporium is majority owned by Rock Hill Telephone Company, Inc., a U.S. entity (66.5% directly) and (99.06% indirectly). No other individual or entity will hold a ten percent or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Tide Mobility. Lancaster will continue to provide international services to its remaining customers pursuant to its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20130220-00044. Tide Mobility will provide international service to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its own international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20130319-00101. Lancaster Telephone CompanyFROM: Current Licensee: Tide Mobility LLC Lancaster Telephone Company Assignment Tide Mobility LLC INFORMATIVE ITC-ASG-20130215-00042 Infosat Able Holdings, Inc. This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. Page 3 of 3