Attachment First Tech 214 Appl ITC-214-20130726-00202

Attachment First Tech 214 Appl

This document pretains to ITC-214-20130726-00202 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITC2142013072600202_1005207

Before the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of )
)
First Technology Development Inc. )
)
Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________
to Section 214 of the )
Communications Act of 1934, )
as amended, for global authority )
to operate as an international )
facilities-based and resale carrier )

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY

First Technology Development Inc., (hereafter also called “Applicant”) hereby requests authority,

pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 214 et. al.

(1982), and Section 63.18 of the Federal Communication Commission's (hereafter called “Commission”)

Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 63.18, to provide global or limited international facilities-based and resale

services between the United States and international points, except those international points not

authorized by the Commission and updated from time to time on the Commission’s Exclusion List. First

Technology Development Inc. is a U.S. company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware to

provide international telecommunications services. First Technology Development Inc. is not affiliated

with a foreign dominant carriers holding market control. First Technology Development Inc. is affiliated

with a sister company that is a non-dominate telecommunications provider in the Republic of Bangladesh

Mir Telecom Ltd. (“Mir Telecom”). Mir Telecom is licensed by the Bangladesh Telecommunication

Regulatory Commission to provide International Gateway Services (IGW) and holds certain carrier

agreements with U.S. telecommunication Carriers. Mir Telecom is currently one of twenty-nine (29)

competitive licensed operators who can route incoming and outgoing international calls to and from the

Republic of Bangladesh. Mir Telecom however was one of the first IGW to be issued a license by the

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Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, and has maintained itself in good standing for

over a decade. The Applicant further states that the Republic of Bangladesh (the country of origin of one

of the owners of the Applicant) has been a WTO member since 1995 and has established schedules

through the WTO related to the basic telecommunication sector services which should be considered by

the Commission. First Technology Development Inc. hereby requests that WTO considerations be

applied to that owner and this application by the Commission in any grant of authority.

Finally, First Technology Development Inc. will serve customers throughout the United States thereby

increasing options for consumers in the marketplace. By granting this application, the Commission will

serve the public interest, convenience and necessity by promoting competition in the international

services market. Competition will benefit U.S. consumers by increasing service options and lowering

prices. Thus, the public interest will be served by the grant of Section 214 authority to First Technology

Development Inc. In support of this application, First Technology Development Inc. respectfully submits

the following Attachments and Information in accord with the Commission’s Rules.

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Before the

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of )
)
First Technology Development Inc. )
)
Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________
to Section 214 of the )
Communications Act of 1934, )
as amended, for global authority )
to operate as an international )
facilities-based and resale carrier )
)

Application Attachment I.
(Information pursuant to 47 CFR § 63.12)

The following information is submitted, as required by 47 CFR § 63.12 of the Commission’s
Rules, in support of First Technology Development Inc. ’s request for authorization:

In Response to Question 9 of the FCC 214 Application:

First Technology Development Inc. respectfully requests streamline processing pursuant to 47
CFR § 63.12 and certifies that:
1. It is not affiliated with a foreign carrier in a destination market it seeks authority to serve;

2. It has no affiliation with a dominant U.S. carrier whose international switched or private
line services First Technology Development Inc. seeks authority to resell, either
directly or indirectly through the resale of another reseller’s services;

3. It does not seek authority to provide switched basic services over private lines to a
country for which the Commission has not previously authorized the provision of
switched services over private lines.

4. The Commission has not informed First Technology Development Inc., in writing,
that this Application is not eligible for streamlined processing.

In Response to Question 10 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.
In Response to Question 11 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.
In Response to Question 12 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.
In Response to Question 13 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.

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Before the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of )
)
First Technology Development Inc. )
)
Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________
to Section 214 of the )
Communications Act of 1934, )
as amended, for global authority )
to operate as an international )
facilities-based and resale carrier )
)

Application Attachment II.
(Information pursuant to 47 CFR § 63.18)

The following information is submitted, as required by 47 CFR § 63.18 of the Commission’s
Rules, in support of First Technology Development Inc. ’s request for authorization:

47 CFR § 63.18(a): The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant is:

Name: First Technology Development Inc.
Address: 14518 Fall Creek Crossing
State, City, Zip Code: Humble, TX, 77396
Tel: (303) 777-2294

47 CFR § 63.18(b): First Technology Development Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of
the State of Delaware.

48 CFR § 63.18(c): Correspondence concerning this application should be sent to:

Name: Ms. Mahreen Nasir, Director and Shareholder
First Technology Development Inc.
Address: 14518 Fall Creek Crossing
State, City, Zip Code: Humble, TX, 77396
Tel: (303) 777-2294

With a copy to Contact: Edward A. Maldonado, Esq. Regulatory Counsel for Applicant
MALDONADO LAW GROUP
LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD A. MALDONADO, P.A.
815 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 304
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Tel: (305) 477-7580 Fax: (305) 477-7504

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In Response to Question 14 and 15 of the FCC 214 Application:

47 CFR § 63.18(d): First Technology Development Inc. has not previously received authority under
Section 214 of the Act.

47 CFR § 63.18(e): Not Applicable. At this time, First Technology Development Inc. seeks no other
authorization available under Section 63.18(e). First Technology Development Inc. requests global or
limited facilities-based and resale Section 214 authority pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section
63.18(e)(1) and (e)(2) of the Commission's Rules. Applicant is not applying for authority to acquire
facilities or to provide services not covered by paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(3) of Section 63.18.
Applicant is not seeking facilities-based authority under paragraph (e)(4) of Section 63.18.

47 CFR § 63.18(g): Not Applicable.

47 CFR § 63.18(h): In support of this certification, the name, address, citizenship and principal business
of the shareholders of First Technology Development Inc. that control ten percent (10%) or more of are
as follows:
Name: Ms. Mahreen Nasir, Director and Shareholder
Address: 14518 Fall Creek Crossing
State, City, Zip Code: Humble, TX, 77396
Tel: (303) 777-2294
Ownership Percentage: 15%
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen
Business: Telecommunications

Name: Mr. Ruslan Nasir, Director and Shareholder
Address: 14518 Fall Creek Crossing
State, City, Zip Code: Humble, TX, 77396
Tel: (303) 777-2294
Ownership Percentage: 15%
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen
Business: Telecommunications

Name: First Technology Development PTE. LTD, Investor
and Shareholder
Address: 1 North Bridge Road #19-09 High Street Centre
State, City, Zip Code: Singapore, 179094
Tel: (659)754-9899
Ownership Percentage: 70%
Citizenship: Singapore Limited Company
Business: Investment in Telecommunications

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First Technology Development PTE. LTD is a privately-held Singapore Limited
Company organized to invest into the telecommunications sector and does not provide
telecommunications services itself. The persons and/or entities holding 10% (ten
percent) or more of the shares or equity in First Technology Development PTE. LTD
are as follows:
Name: Mr. Ruslan Nasir
Address: 1 North Bridge Road # 19-09
State, City, Zip Code: High Street Center, Singapore, 179094
Tel: (659) 754-9899
Ownership Percentage: 40%
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen
Business: Telecommunications

Name: Ms. Mahreen Nasir
Address: 1 North Bridge Road # 19-09
State, City, Zip Code: High Street Center, Singapore, 179094
Tel: (659)754-9899
Ownership Percentage: 30%
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen
Business: Telecommunications

Name: Mr. Hossain Nasir
Address: 1 North Bridge Road # 19-09
State, City, Zip Code: High Street Center, Singapore, 179094
Tel: (659)754-9899
Ownership Percentage: 30%
Citizenship: Bangladesh Citizen
Business: Telecommunications

47 CFR § 63.18(i): First Technology Development Inc. herein certifies that it is not affiliated with any
dominant foreign facilities-based carriers or US dominant carriers.

47 CFR § 63.18(j): certifies that it does not seek to provide international telecommunication services to
any destination country for which any of the following are true:

1. First Technology Development Inc. is a foreign dominant carrier in that country; or
2. First Technology Development Inc. controls a foreign dominant carrier in that country; or
3. Any entity that owns more than twenty-five percent (25%) of First Technology
Development Inc. or that controls First Technology Development Inc. controls a foreign
dominant carrier in that country.

47 CFR § 63.18(k): Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.
47 CFR § 63.18(l): Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.
47 CFR § 63.18(m): Not Applicable to First Technology Development Inc.

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