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 October 21, 2016TEL-01818S Report No. Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. § 63.18) 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. 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. 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. 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), 1-888-835-5322 (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. ITC-214-20160427-00144 E Global or Limited Global Resale Service, Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based 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 B1 Ventures LLC Page 1 of 2 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. ITC-214-20161006-00280 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 Skye Telecom LLC ITC-214-20161007-00282 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 Fore Street Telecom, LLC ITC-ASG-20160916-00267 E TO: Application filed for consent to the assignment of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20140806-00232, held by SeniorTech LLC (SeniorTech) to Excellus Communications, LLC (Excellus). Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase Agreement, Excellus Communications will acquire the telecommunications assets of SeniorTech, including SeniorTech's resold mobile wireless customer base and its international section 214 authorization. Upon closing, Excellus Communications will become the service provider for the U.S. resold mobile wireless telecommunications services that customers currently receive from SeniorTech, and will provide international services pursuant to the 214 authorization, ITC-214-20140806-00232. Applicants state that SeniorTech will discontinue its operations as a telecommunications carrier. Upon closing, the following individual or entities will hold ten percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in Excellus Communications: (1) Excellus Capital Strategies LLC (62.5%), a South Dakota limited liability company, which in turn is 100% owned by Michael J. Strandell, a U.S. citizen; and (2) Nordic Venture Partners Fund III, LLC (Nordic Venture Partners Fund) (37.5%), a South Dakota limited liability company. Chad Hatch, a U.S. citizen, controls the decision-making for Nordic Venture Partners Fund. Upon consummation of the proposed transaction, Michael J. Strandell and Chad Hutch will be the Managers of Excellus Communications, which is organized as a Manager Managed LLC. No other individuals or entities will hold a ten percent or greater equity or voting interest in Excellus Communications. Senior Tech LLCFROM: Current Licensee: Excellus Communications, LLC SeniorTech LLC Assignment Excellus Communications, LLC Page 2 of 2