Attachment 20170330093113-560.p

20170330093113-560.p

SUPPLEMENT

Supplement

2004-11-08

This document pretains to ITC-214-19930330-00053 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITC2141993033000053_1440414

T ~streamiined ITC—214—1993033 6—00053 xoel Telecort t EOLAQE sz hy ; _ RETURN COPY \‘«:;.; varTec Telecom, Inc*"? 5o+ ) > 2004 November 5, 2004 Geemah VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY Mariene H. Dortch, Secretary \- Attention: Wireline Competition Bureau Federal Communications Commission Office of the Secretary 9300 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Re: Notification of Voluntary Chapter- 11 BankruptcyFiling Pursuantto §63.03(d) Dear Ms. Dortch: Transmitted herewith on behalfofVarTec Telecom, Inc. ("VarTec‘"), pleasefind one (1) copy ofthis correspondence for the Commission‘s review and records. This notice is madepursuant to §63.03(d) and is intended to inform the Commission that VarTec as well as its subsidiaries, Excel Telecommunications, Inc. ("Excel"), and VarTec Solutions, Inc. £/k/a eMeritus Communications, Inc. ("VarTec Solutions"), have voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Dallas Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas under Case No. 04—81694—SAF—11. A copyofthe bankruptcy filing is enclosed for your records. VarTec and Excel both provide competitive local exchange services to customers throughout the United States, and VarTec, Excel and VarTec Solutions provide international long distance services to customers across the United States. This voluntary bankruptcy filing has not resulted in a change ofcontrol or ultimate ownership for the Companies. Additional information as required by §63.03(d) and §63.04(a) (1)—(4) to notify the Commission of this bankruptcy filing is provided below: ' 1) Name, address and telephone number of each company VarTec Telecom, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 Excel Telecommunications, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 VarTec Solutions, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235

2) The state of organization for each company VarTec Telecom, Inc. is organized under the laws of the state of Texas. Excel Telecommunications, Inc. is organized under the laws of the state of Texas. VarTec Solutions, Inc. is organized under the laws ofthe state of Delaware. 3) Name, title, address and telephone numberof the point of contact for this correspondence Melissa A. Drennan, Esq. Vice President — External Legal Affairs VarTec Telecom, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1505 4) Name, address, citizenship and principal business of any person or entity that directly or indirectly owns at least ten percent (10%) of equity of each company and the percentage owned by each for VarTec Telecom, Inc. Name: CommuniGroup, Inc. Address: 27 South 2nd Street, Bay Springs, Mississippi 39422 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Mississippi Principal Business: telecommunications Percentage of Ownership: direct, 82% for Excel Telecommunications, Inc. Name: Excelcom, Inc. Address: 1600 Viceroy Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Delaware Principal Business: holding company Percentage of Ownership: direct, 100% for VarTec Solutions, Inc. Name: Telco Communications Group, Inc. Address: 1600 Viceroy Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Virginia Principal Business: holding company Percentage of Ownership: direct, 100%

VarTec appreciates the Commission‘s time and attention in reviewing this filing. Acknowledgment and date ofreceipt of this correspondence are respectfully requested. Please date—stamp the enclosed return copy ofthis letter and return it in the self—addressed stamped envelope. Please contact the undersigned with any questions regarding this correspondence directly at (214) 424—1505. t l%ubglitted Melidsa A. Drennan, Esq. Vice President — External Legal Affairs Enclosure

E varTec Telecom, Inc. November 5, 2004 VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Attention: Wireline Competition Bureau Federal Communications Commission Office of the Secretary 9300 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Re: Notification of Voluntary Chapter 11 BankruptcyFiling Pursuantto§63.03(d) Dear Ms. Dortch: Transmitted herewith on behalfofVarTec Telecom, Inc. ("VarTec"), please find one (1) copyofthis correspondence for the Commission‘s review and records. This notice is made pursuant to §63.03(d) and is intended to inform the Commission that VarTec as well as its subsidiaries, Excel Telecommunications, Inc. (*"Excel"), and VarTec Solutions, Inc. /k/a eMeritus Communications, Inc. ("VarTec Solutions"), have voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Dallas Divisionofthe United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas under Case No. 04—81694—SAF—11. A copy of the bankruptcy filing is enclosed for your records. j VarTec and Excel both provide competitive local exchange services to customers throughout the United States, and VarTec, Excel and VarTec Solutions provide international long distance services to customers across the United States. This voluntary bankruptcy filing has not resulted in a change ofcontrol or ultimate ownership for the Companies. Additional informationas required by §63.03(d) and §63.04(a) (1)—(4) to notify the Commission ofthis bankruptcy filing is provided below: 1) Name, address and telephone number of each company VarTec Telecom, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 Excel Telecommunications, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 VarTec Solutions, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235

2) The state of organization for each company VarTec Telecom, Inc. is organized under the laws of the state of Texas. Excel Telecommunications, Inc. is organized under the laws of the state of Texas. VarTec Solutions, Inc. is organized under the laws ofthe state of Delaware. 3) Name, title, address and telephone number of the point of contactfor this correspondence Melissa A. Drennan, Esq. Vice President — External Legal Affairs VarTec Telecom, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1505 4) Name, address, citizenship and principal business of any person or entity that directly or indirectly owns at least ten percent (10%) of equity of each company and the percentage owned by each for VarTec Telecom, Inc. Name: CommuniGroup, Inc. Address: 27 South 2nd Street, Bay Springs, Mississippi 39422 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Mississippi Principal Business: telecommunications Percentage of Ownership: direct, 82% for Excel Telecommunications, Inc. Name: Excelcom, Inc. Address: 1600 Viceroy Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Delaware Principal Business: holding company Percentage of Ownership: direct, 100% for VarTec Solutions, Inc. Name: Telco Communications Group, Inc. Address: 1600 Viceroy Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235 Citizenship: a corporation organized in Virginia Principal Business: holding company Percentage of Ownership: direct, 100%

VarTec appreciates the Commission‘s time and attention in reviewing this filing. Acknowledgment and date of receipt of this correspondence are respectfully requested. Please date—stamp the enclosed return copy ofthis letter and return it in the self—addressed stamped envelope. Please contact the undersigned with any questions regarding this correspondence directly at (214) 424—1505. Me Vice President — External Legal Affairs Enclosure

(Official Form 1) (12/03) FORM B1 United States Bankruptcy Court Voluntary Petition Northern District of Texas Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle): Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle): VARTEC TELECOM, INC. All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 6 years All Other Names usedby the Joint Debtor in the last 6 years (include married, maiden, and trade names): (include married, maiden, and trade names): Last four digits of Soc. Sec. No. / Complete EINor other Tax 1.D. No,. Last four digits of Soc. Sec. No. / Complete EIN or other Tax I.D. No. {if more than one, state all): (if more than one, state all): 75—2280200 Street Address of Debtor (No. & Street, City, State & Zip Code): Street Address ofJoint Debtor (No. & Street, City, State & Zip Code): 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, TX 75236 County of Residence or of the County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: Dallas County Principal Place of Business: Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address): Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor (if different from street address above): Information Regarding the Debtor (Check the Applicabie Boxes) Venue (Check any applicable box) M Dcbtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180 days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District. [ There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor‘s affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District. Type of Debtor (Check all boxes that apply) Chapter or Section of Bankruptcy Code Under Which C Individual(s) [] Railroad the Petition is Filed (Check one box) B Corporation [ Stockbroker C Chapter 7 B Chapter 11 [ Chapter 13 D Partmership [] Commodity Broker C Chapter 9 [J] Chapter 12 C Other, D Clearing Bank [ Sec. 304 — Case ancillary to foreign proceeding Nature of Debts (Check one box) Filing Fee (Check one box) [ Consumer/Non—Business N Business B Fuil Filing Fee attached J Filing Fee to be paid in installments (Applicable to individuals only.) Chapter 11 Small Business (Check all boxes that apply) Must attach signed application for the court‘s consideration [ Debtor is a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101 certifying that the debtor is unable to pay fee except in installments. L] Debtor is and elects to be considered a small business under Rule 1006(b). See Official Form No. 3. 11 U.S.C. § 1121(e) (Optional) Statistical/Administrative Information (Estimates only) s THIS SPACEIS FOR COURT USE ONLY B Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors. [CJ] Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there will be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors: Estimated Number of Creditors 115 1849 50—99 100—199 200—899 1000—over O O 0 O 2l © ‘[Estimated Assets ‘ $0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 to $1,000,001 to $10,000,001 o $50,000,001 to More than $50.000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 milion $10 milion $50 miltion $100 million $100 million O O 0 Q O O O m Estimated Debts $0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 to $1,000,001 to $10,000,001 to $50,000,001 to More than $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 million $10 million $50 miltion $100 million $100 million O O O 0 0 0 0 N

Official Form 1) (12/03) Voluntary Petition Name of Debtor(s): FORM B1, Page 2 (This page must be completed andfiled in every case) VARTECTELECOM, INC. Prior Bankruptcey Case Filed Within Last 6 Years (If more than one, attach additional shoct). Location Case Number: Date Filed: Where Filed: — None — Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partuer, or Afflliate of this Debtor (If more than one, attach additional sheet) Name of Debtor: Case Number: Date Filed: ISee attached Schedule 1. District: Relationship: Judge: Signatures Signature(s) of Debtor(s) (IndividuaU/Joint) Exhibit A I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this (To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., forms petition is true and correct. 10K. and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to [If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is and has chosen to file under chapter 7] I am aware that I may proceed requesting relief under chapter 11) under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 oftitle 11, United States Code, understand [ Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition. the relief available undcr each such chapter, andchoose to proceed under chapter 7. Exhibit B I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States (To be completed if debtor is an individual Code, specified in this petition. whose debts are primarily consumer debts) I, the anomn-y for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that I have informed the petitioner that [he or she} may proceed under KX chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have Signature of Debtor explained the relief available under each such chapter. X Signature of Joint Debtor Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) Date Exhibit C Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney) Does the debtor own or havepossession of any property that poses a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety? Date D Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition. Signature of Attorney W No is/ Daniel C. Stewart, SBT #19206500 Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) Signature of Non—Attorney Petition Preparer I certify that I ama bankruptcy petition prepareras defined in 11 U.S$.C. Daniel C. Stewart, SBT #19206500 § 110, that 1 prepared this document for compensation, and that I have Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s) provided the debtor with a copy of this document. Vinson & Elkins L.L..P. Firm Name Printed Name of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer 3700 Trammell Crow Center 2001 Ross Avenue _Dalias,TX 75201—2975 Social Security Number (Required by 11 U.S.C.§ 110(c).) Address (214) 220—7700 Fax: (214) 220—7716 Telephone Number Address October 31, 2004 Date ~ Names and Social Security numbers of all other individuals who prepared or assisted in preparing this document: Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership} I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is true and correct, and that I have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor. ' The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, If more than one person prepared this document, attach additional United States Code, specified in this petition. sheets conforming to the appropriate official form for each person. X _is/ David G. Walsh Signature of Authorized Individual Signature of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer David G. Walsh Printed Name of Authorized. Individual Date Chief Restructuring Officer A bankruptcy petition preparer‘s failure to comply with the Title of Authorized Individual provisions of title 11 and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy October 31. 2004 Procedure may result in fines or imprisonment or both. 11 V.SKC. §110; 18 U.S.C. § 156. Date

SCFHEDULE 1 TO VOLUNT, AFY PETITION The following affiliated entities (collectively, the "Debters") will be filing, or have filed, voluntary petitions on November 1, 2004: Name of Debtor Case Date District Relationship Judge \Number Filed to Other Debtors VarTec Telecom, Inc. 1171104 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Excel Communications 1171704 Northem District of Texas Affiliate Marketing, Inc. Excel Management Service, 11/71/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. C Excel Products, Inc. 1171104 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Excel Telecommunications, 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. Excel Telecommunications of 117104 Northern Disrict of Texas Affiliate Virginia, Inc. Excel Teleservices, Inc. 117104 Northem Dis‘rict of ‘Texas Affiliate Excelcom, inc. 11/104 Northem District of Texas Affiliate Telco Communications 11/71,04 Northern Dis‘rict of ‘Texas Affiliate Group, Inc. Telco Network Services, Inc. 11/1704 Northem District of ‘Texas Affiliate VarTec Business Trust 11/1/04 Norther District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Properties, Inc. 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Resource Services, 11/1/04 Northem District of Texas Affiliate Inc. VarTec Solutions, Inc. 1171104 Northern District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Telecom Holding 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Company VarTec Telecom 11/1/04 Northem District of Texas Affiliate International Holding Company VarTec Telecom of Virginia, 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. #28435_1.00C

Danie! C. Stewart, SBT #19206500 William L. Wallander, SBT #20780750 Richard H. London, SBT #24032678 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. 3700 Trammel} Crow Center 2001 Ross Avenue Dailas, Texas 75201—2975 Tel; 214—661—7299 Fax: 214—220—7716 VarTec@velaw.com PROPOSED ATTORNEYS FOR THE DEBTORS & IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS DALLAS DIVISION IN RE: § § VARTEC TELECOM, INC., et al., § CASE NO. 04—81694—SAF—11 § DEBTORS. § (Chapter 11) ~ § (Joint Administration Requested) NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND PROTECTIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY TO THE HONORABLE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE: 3 On November 1, 2004 (the "Petition Date"), the following entities (the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief (collectively, the "Cases") under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"): e VarTec Telecom, Inc. o Excel Communications Marketing; Inc. o Excel Management Servi;:e, Inc. o Excel Products, Inc. o Excel Telecommunications, Inc. o Excel Telecommunications of Virginia, lhc. o Excel Teleservices, Inc. NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND AUTOMATIC STAY Page 1 of 3

Excelcom, Inc. Telco Communications Sroup, Inc:. Telco Network Siervices , Inc. VarTec BBusiress Trust VarTec |ropartias, Inc. VarTec N Reso 1rce Services, Inc. VarTec {Solut ons, Inc. VarTec ""elecom Holdin 3 Compary VarTec ‘"elecom Intern:i itional Hoiding Sompany VarTec ""elecom of Virc inia, Inc:. 2. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code <}; 262 and othe applicabls bar ;kruptcy le w, the filing of ths Case:: operates as in autoinaltic st ay — a ‘ully enforceable federal law injunction — prohibiting all eritities fom, among othar thing s: trie setof of any debt owing to any Dabtor that arose kefore the Petition Date; tie atter 1pt to terminate an exe cutory contract with any cf the Debtors; tie commenceinent or continuation of a judicial, administrative or other action or proceeding «against any Debtor that was or could have been commenced before the Petition Date; the attempt to recover on any claim against any Debtor that arose before the Petition Date; the enforcement, against any Debtor or against property of the estate,of any judgment obtained before the Petition Date; any act to obtain possession of propertyof the estate or to exercise control over property of the estate; any act to create, perfect, or enforce any lien against property of the _ estate; or NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND AUTOMATIC STAY Page 2 of 3

o any act to collect, assess or recover a claim against any Debtor that arose before the Petition date. 3. Actions taken in violation of the automatic stay are void, and a violation of the automatic stay is contempt of court.. Violation of the automatic stay can result in liability for damages and, in appropriate cases, punitive damages. The Debtors wil enforce the rights and protections provided to them pursuant to the automatic stay of Bankruptcy Code § 362. Respectfully submitted, VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. 2001 Ross Zvenue 3700 Trammell Crow Center Dallas, Texas 7520°| Tel: 214—661—7299° Fax: 214—221)—7716 By: _Is! Daniel C. Stewart (11/1/}4)__ Daniel C. Stewart, SBT #1920650) Willia m L. ‘Wallaincler, SBT #20780750 Richard H. London, SBT #24032678 PROPOSED ATTORNEYS FOR THE DEBTORS 881567_3.D0C NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND AUTOMATIC STAY Page 3 of 3


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