Attachment 20170321160120-433.p

20170321160120-433.p

SUPPLEMENT

Supplement

2004-11-08

This document pretains to ITC-214-19970415-00212 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITC2141997041500212_1436564

Streamilined 1TC—214—19970415 1 cabsians inco Mehtnrni Dnca vartec Solutions, Inc., Debtor—in—Pos 3 NY3E RETURN COPY Varfec Telecom, Inc. RECD Nov i 7 2004 November 5, 2004 RECENEDnererrey; INSPECTED VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary NOY 0 8 2004 Attention: International Bureau Fams Federal Communications Commission E:_(_'_'_AMEB_QS_)MI Office of the Secretary 9300 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Re: _ Notification of Voluntary Chapter 11 BankruptcyFiling Pursyantto§63.24 Dear Ms. Dortch: Transmitted herewith on behalf of VarTec Telecom,Inc. ("VarTec"), pleasefind five (5) copies of this correspondence for the Comunission‘s review and records. This notice is made pursuant to §63.24 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 Rankruptcy 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. VarTec and Excel both provide competitive local exchange services to customers throughout the United States, and VarTec (ITC—90—152), Excel {ITC—93—145) and VarTec Solutions (ITC—97—227) provide international long distance services to customers across the United States, VarTec, Excel and VarTec Solutions are authorized by the Commission to provide international switched resale telecommunications services. This voluntary bankruptcy filing has not resulted in a change ofcontrol or ultimate ownership for the Companies. Additional information as required by §63.18 to notify the Commission ofthis bankruptcy filing is provided below: 1) Name, address and telephone number of each coinpany VarTec Telecom, Inc. VarTec Solutions, Inc. 1600 Viceroy Drive ~_ 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 Dallas, Texas 75235 (214) 424—1000 _ (214) 424—1000 Excel Telecommunications, 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 ofTexas. VarTec Solutions, Inc. is organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. 3) Name, title, address and telephone number of 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. Melissa 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 VoluntaryChapter 11 BanlcruptcyFiling 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. f/k/a eMeritus Communications, Inc. ("VarTec Solutions"), have voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Dallas Division ofthe United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas under Case No. 04—81694—SAF—11. A copy of the bankniptcy 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 resultedin a change ofcontrol or ultimate ownership for the Companies. Additional information as requiredby §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 organizied ‘ander the laws of the state of Texas. Exzel Telecommunications, Inc. is organized undier tie laws of the state of Texis. VarTec Solutions, Irc. is crganized under the law;:s of ths state of Dilaware. 3) Name, title, address anc! telep hone number of the poin: of contact fo}: this correspondence Melissa A. Drennan, Esq. Vice President — Extemiail Legal Aftairs VarTec ‘Celecom, 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 ofthis 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. [ &4 C I 4 Melissa A. Drennan, Esq. Vice President — External Legal Affairs Enclosure

(Official Form 1) (12/03} FORM B1 Unitec! Sita zes Bankt uptc ‘y Court Voluntary Petition Northern District of Texas Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, Fus,_h fiddle): Name of Joint Debtor (Spou c) (Last, First, Niiddle): VARTEC TELECOM, INC. ww All Other Names used by the Debtor in the las 6 yeirs All Other Names used Ty_;}; Jcint Debtor ‘n ‘he last 6 yeais (include married, maiden, and trade names): (include maried, maidlen, ar d trade names}: Last four digits of Soc. Sec. No. / Complete EIN or ather Tax |.D. No. Lastfour digits of Soc. Set.P 0. / Cemplete EDT or other Tax LD. No. {if more than one, state all): (i"mon: thin one, state all): 75—2280200 Street Address of Debtor (No. & Street, City,_S_ ate ZZip Coc:)-'.-_ Siteet Acdress ofloint Delxto . (No. & Street, City, State & Zip Code}: 1600 Viceroy Drive Dallas, TX 75236 W22llilk z_ County of Residence or of the County of Residence « oi‘ths Principal Plece of Business: Dallas Coun ty Principal Place of Business: Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from sree: address): Mailiig Address of Jc int 1Jel tor (if different from street adai)z Location of Principal Assets of Business Debto C (if different from street address above): Inform ition Regardi:é T}: Jebtor (Check the Erpfl_ia \-I;EE ‘xes) Venue (Check any applicable box) M Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, prircipal pls se 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 130 days than in any other l)istrict. [ There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor‘s affiliate, genura partner, or partneiship perding i1 this District. Type of Debtor (Check all boxes that apply) Chapter or Section )f Bankruptcy Code Under V/hich C Individual(s) [] Railroad the Petitior is Filed (Check one box) B Corporation [ Stockbroker J Chapter *‘ BM Chapter 11 [] Chapter 13 C Partnership [X Commodity Broker D Chapter 9 [ Chapter 12 C Other, C Clearing Bank D Sec. 304 — Case ancillary to foreign proceeding Nature of Debts (Check one box) Filing Fee (Check one box) [ Consumer/Non—Business N Business B Full Fiting Fee attached C Filing Fee to be paid in nstallments (Applicable to individuals only.) Chapter 11 Small Business (Check all boxes that apply) Mustattach signed appl cation for the court‘s consideration C 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) s StatisticalU/Administrative Information (Estimates only) THIS SPACEIS FOR COURT USE ONLY B Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured credltors [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 16—49 50—99 100—1899 200—899 1000—over O O [ O 0 E ‘[Estimated Assets {A $0 to $50,001 to $100,001to $500,001to $1,000,001to $10,000,001 1 $50,000,001 to More than $50.000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 milion $10 milion $50 million $100 million $100 milon O O O OQ U 0O O d Estimated Debts $0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001to $1,000,001 to 510,000,001 to $50,000,001 to More than $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 §1 mitlion $10 million $50 million $100 million $100 million O Q O 0 C O O H

Official Form 1) (12/03) Name of Debtor(s): FORM B1, Page 2 Voluntary Petition (This page must be completed andfiled in every case) — VARTEC TELECOM, ING. Prior Bankruptcy Case Filed Within Last 6 Years (If more than one, attach additional sheet) Location Case Number: Date Filed: Where Filed: — None — Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner, or Affiliate 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) (IndividuaUJoint) 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 of title 11, United States Code, understand [1 Exhibit A is attached and made a part ofthis petition. the relief available under each such chapter, and choose to proceed under chapter 7. Exhibit B I request relief in accordance with the chapter oftitle 11, United States (To be completed if debtor is an individual Code, specified in this petition. & whose debts are primarily consumer debts) I, the attorney 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 oftitle 11, United States Code, and have Signature of 1 stor explained the relief available under each such chapter. X Signature of | 1t Debtor Signature of Attormey for Debtor(s) Date Exhibit C Telephone Ni ber (If not represented by attorney) Does the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety? Date C Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition. Signature of Attorney N No is/ Danic 2. Stewart, SBT #19206500 Signature of Non—Attorney Petition Preparer Signature of . orney for Dsbtor(s) I certify that I am a bankruptcy petition preparer as defined in 11 U.S.C. Daniet C. S wart, SBT #192065500 § 110, that I prepared this document for compensation, and thatI have Printed Name ‘Attorney for Debtor(s) provided the debtor with a copy ofthis document. Vinson & EP ins L.L.P. Firm Name Printed Name of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer ©3700 Tram »II Crow Center 2001 Ross venue _DaliasTX 201—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 C Names and Social Security numbers ofall other individuals who prepared or assisted in preparing this document: Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership} I declare under penaity 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 U.SC. § 110; 18 U.S.C. § 156. Date

SCHEDULE 1 TO VOLUNTARY PETITION The following affiliated entities (collectively, the "Debtors") 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. 11/71/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Excel Communications 1171704 Northem District of Texas Affiliate Marketing, Inc. Excel Management Service, 1171104 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. T Excel Products, Inc. 11/1104 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Excel Telecommunications, 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. Excel Telecommunications of 1171704 Northern District of Texas; Affiliate Virginia, Inc. Excel Teleservices, Inc. 11/71/34 Northem District of Texas: Affiliate Excelcom, inc. 11/1/1)4 Northem District of Texas; Affiliate Telco Communications 1171714 Northern District of Texas; Affiliate Group, Inc. Telco Network Services, Inc. 1111344 Northem District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Business Trust 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Properties, Inc. 11/71/04 Northern District of Texas A‘filiate VarTec Resource Services, 11//04 Northem District of Texas Afiliate Inc. VarTec Solutions, Inc. 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate VarTec Telecom Holding 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Company VarTec Telecom 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate International Holding Company VarTec Telecom of Virginia, 11/1/04 Northern District of Texas Affiliate Inc. a20435_ 100C

Daniel C. Stewart, SBT #19206500 William L. Wallander, SEBT #20780750 Richard H. London, SBT #24032678 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. 3700 Trammell Crow Center 2001 Ross Avenue Dailas, Texas 75201—2975 Tel: 214—661—7299 Fax: 214—220—7716 VarTec@velaw.com PROPOSEDATTORNEYS FOR THE DEBTORS > N 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) n § {Joint Administration Requested) NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND PROTECTIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY TO THE HONORABLE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE: 1. On November 1, 2004 (the "Petition Date"), the following entities (the "Debtors") each filed a vofuntary petition for relief {collectively, the "Cases") under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"): o VarTec Telecom, Inc. e Excel Communications Marketing, Inc. o Excel Management Service, Inc. o Excel Products, Inc. o Excel Telecommunications, Inc. o Excel Telecommunications of Virginia, Inc. e Excel Teleservices, Inc. NOTICE OF FILING OF CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY CASE AND AUTOMATIC STAY Page 1 of 3

Excelcom, Inc. Telco Semmuninations Sroup, ‘nc. Telco Ne tworl« S ervices Inc. VarTes l Jusines s Trust V arTes L‘ropertiis, Inc. \arTes Nlesourcs Services, Inc VarTe:s Solution s, Inc. VarTes Celecon Holding Compary VarTes Celecon Intemnitiong! Holding Sompany VarTtec Celecon of Virg‘nia, inc. 2. F ursuan to Elar kruptcy Code {} €62 anid other applicable bar kruptcy law, th : filing of the: Case: opera‘ es as &n autornalic st iy — a fully enforceable: federal law injunction — prohibitin 3 all er tities from, am n3 oth sr thing:s: the seto f of an debt owing t any D sbtor that arose before the Petition Liate; the atter ipt to tt rminate an executory ¢ ontract with any of the Jebtors; tie com nencer 1ent or continuiat on of a judi :ial, administra ive or other ection c proce ading zgainst any Debtor that was or coult 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 property of 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

e 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 will enforce the rights and protections provided to them pursuant to the automatic stay of Bankruptcy Code § 362. Respectfully submitted, VINSON & ELLKINS L.L.P. 2001 Ross Avenue 3700 Trammell Crow Cionter Dallas, Texas: 75201 Tel: 214—661—7299 Fax: 214—220—7716 By: Is/ D:aniel C. Stewart (11/1/04)_ Daniel C. Steviart, SBT #19206500 William L. V/allarider, 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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