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 Report No. TEL-02063NS Friday December 18, 2020 Non Streamlined International Applications/Petitions Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.18, 63.24); Section 310(b) Petitions (47 C.F.R. § 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 C.F.R. § 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. 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. 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 C.F.R. § 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), 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. Page 1 of 3 ITC-T/C-20200710-00115 E AppSmart TGN Inc. f/k/a Telegration, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: AppSmart TGN Inc. f/k/a Telegration, Inc. FROM: Denis Raue TO: AppDirect, Inc. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of AppSmart TGN Inc. fka Telegration, Inc. (Telegration), a Delaware entity, which holds international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-19980213-00108, from sole shareholder Denis V. Raue, to AppDirect, Inc. (AppDirect), a Delaware corporation. Applicants filed supplements to the application on August 13, 2020, October 16, 2020, and December 1, 2020. On August 30, 2019, without prior Commission consent, Mr. Raue sold 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Telegration to AppSmart Agent Services, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of AppDirect. The following entities and individuals hold 10% or greater direct and indirect equity and voting interests in AppDirect: Nicholas Desmarais, a Canadian citizen (directly and through investment entities 15% equity and 42% voting interests); Daniel Saks, a citizen of Canada (holds direct 9% equity interest and 31% voting interest in AppDirect); Paul Desmarais, a Canadian citizen (holds 17% equity and 6% voting interests through three intermediate entities: Belvoir Investments Corporation, a Canadian federal corporation (9%), Desfam Holdings Inc., a Canadian federal corporation (5%) and Belvoir Canada Inc., a Canadian federal corporation (3%). Paul Desmarais is a majority shareholder of each of these three entities); Mithril LP, a Delaware limited partnership (holds 11.5% equity interest and 4% voting interest in AppDirect. Mithril GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the general partner of Mithril LP; Mithril Capital Management LLC (Mithril Capital Management), a Delaware limited liability company is the manager appointee of the general partner of each of Mithril LP, Mithril II LP. (holds through investment entities 13% equity and 5% voting interests) Ajay Gopal Royan, a citizen of Canada, is the manager of Mithril Capital Management; PEG Digital Growth Fund II, LP (PEG Digital Growth Fund II ) a Delaware limited partnership (13% equity and 5% voting interests). Digital Growth II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the general partner of PEG Digital Growth Fund II. No other entity or individual will hold 10% or greater equity and voting interests in AppDirect, upon closing. Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20200710-00116, which was granted August 20, 2020. Pursuant to Commission practice, the application is being referred to the relevant Executive Branch agencies for their views on any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy or trade policy concerns related to the proposed foreign ownership of AppDirect. INFORMATIVE ISP-PDR-20200728-00006 EagleCrest CUB GP Inc. On December 17, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of granting the Petition and associated applications (see Applications Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, Network USA, LLC, Detel Wireless, LLC, Broadplex, LLC, And Tim Ron Enterprises, LLC D/B/A Network Communications, WC Docket No. 20-240, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB/WTB/IB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Petition before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. ITC-T/C-20200825-00160 Mid-Maine TelPlus LLC On December 15, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of the Applications associated with this proposed transaction (see Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Otelco, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries To Future Fiber Finco, Inc. WC Docket No. 20-275, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. ITC-T/C-20200825-00161 CRC Communications LLC On December 15, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of the Applications associated with this proposed transaction (see Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Otelco, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries To Future Fiber Finco, Inc. WC Docket No. 20-275, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. ITC-T/C-20200825-00162 Granby Telephone LLC On December 15, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of the Applications associated with this proposed transaction (see Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Otelco, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries To Future Fiber Finco, Inc. WC Docket No. 20-275, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. Page 2 of 3 INFORMATIVE ITC-T/C-20200825-00163 Otelco Telecommunications LLC On December 15, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of the Applications associated with this proposed transaction (see Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Otelco, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries To Future Fiber Finco, Inc. WC Docket No. 20-275, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. ITC-T/C-20200825-00164 Shoreham Telephone LLC On December 15, 2020, the Chair of Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review to assess whether grant of the Applications associated with this proposed transaction (see Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For The Transfer Of Control Of Otelco, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries To Future Fiber Finco, Inc. WC Docket No. 20-275, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 9620 (WCB 2020)) will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)). The Committee shall complete its initial review of the Application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. REMINDER: 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. Page 3 of 3