Attachment 20170207135726-883.p

20170207135726-883.p

SUPPLEMENT

Supplement

1999-04-01

This document pretains to ITC-T/C-19990401-00214 for Transfer of Control on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITCTC1999040100214_1415865

— Beilre he FEDERA L C JMNIUN CA*®" ION S COMMISSION V ashingt »n, C i N554 Streamlined ITC—T/C—19990— 01—00: :14 geenmamamoest ie es 1 STI ATOS MOBILE NE WORKS (USA), L .C In this Nla ter c Stratos N obile Net rorks (US \), LLC, Fi IDB Mobi e Co nmi nicat ons Inc., pppmmemal ooo relammteie Marine3 t Cor imui ications $ !m Networ«, Inc., Aaritie Sazellit Services , 18i IX is Oistin Inc., BCE Inc., and itlan icC: Applic: t in fo Pro Form a Tr nsfer §R of Conirec | ‘ authorizedBy Ei::Ck si.<sre; 7 s ze AF PLICAT ON FOR PRO FC RM. . TR ANf FER‘OFCONTROKSL.+ £. I! TRODUCTIC N S ratos Mobile N« tworls (U JA), LC ( Strat »s (USA)"), IDB Mobile Commuuni :atior s, In :. ("IDB Mc oile*'j, Mai neS t Co: imut ications Network, Inc. ("MCN‘), Aarin : Sai sllite Servi :es, Inc. (" ASS "), BC E In:. ("BCE") and "AtlanticoCo" 359561 anada In: . ("Atlantic 20") hereby ap Iy, pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Ac of 1934, for pro forma authority to transfer control of Stratos (USA), IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI from BCE to control by AtlanticCo, which is 41.6% held by BCE and otherwise widely held. Applicants certify by their signature to this Application that they will comply with the Commission‘s dominant carrier regulations on the U.S.—Canada route.‘ ‘ Rules and Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Market, Report and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 97—398 (rel. Nov. 28, 1997) at | 322; 47 C.F.R. § 63.12(c)(1)(iii).

Additionally, Applicants have affiliates in various countries, as identified in the attached Appendix D. These affiliates, however, control less than 50 percent of the international transport and local access markets in the relevant countries and, as such, are entitled to a presumption of non—dominance.? The proposed pro forma transfer of control is in the public interest. AtlanticCo will provide improved efficiencies in the overall operation and management of the service providers, creating a platform for greater innovation and stronger competition in the mobile satellite services marketplace and enabling Stratos (USA), IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI to offer U.S. consumers both reduced prices and increased choices. Part II of this Application demonstrates that grant of this Application is in the public interest. Part III provides the information required by 47 C.F.R. § 63.18. II. GRANT OF THIS APPLICATION IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Subject to Commission approval, the Parties to this proceeding have agreed to transfer de jure control of Stratos (USA), IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI from BCE to AtlanticCo, as described below. Stratos (USA), IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI are currently authorized to provide a variety of international services. Stratos (USA) is authorized to provide international maritime satellite services, international aeronautical satellite services, international land mobile satellite services, and MSSI is authorized to provide international basic switched and private line services to various international 2 47 C.F.R. § 63.12(c)(1)(i).

points on both facilities and resale bases. IDB Mobile is also authorized to provide various international mobile satellite services, and MCN is authorized to provide a variety of maritime services utilizing Inmarsat facilities. Current authorizations are listed in the attached Appendix A. The instant transfer is illustrated in the attached Appendix C. Currently, Stratos USA, IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI are controlled by Stratos Global Corp., which is controlled by NewTel Enterprises Limited ("NewTel") through an approximately 60% interest in Stratos Global Corp.® BCE, in turn, holds a 54.9% interest in NewTel, giving it de jure control over Stratos USA, IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI. By the change proposed by this pro forma Application, NewTel, as well as the other interests identified in Appendix D, would be consolidated in a newly formed entity called AtlanticCo, 41.6% owned by BCE.* The remaining ownership of AtlanticCo will be widely held. : For the reasons set forth below, the Applicants request that the Commission expeditiously find that it is in the public interest to transfer de jure control of NewTel and the subsidiary U.S. licensees from BCE to de jure control by AtlanticCo on a pro forma basis. * See Order and Authorization, DA 98—1538 (released August 5, 1998) (authorizing Stratos USA to transfer control of Section 214 authorizations to NewTel). See also Attachment B. 4 See News Release of March 22, 1999 announcing the creation of AtlanticCo by the merger of Bruncor Inc., Island Telecom Inc., Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Company Limited, and NewTel Enterprises Limited. AtlanticCo has been created and exists as a lawful entity in Canada. The merger of the constituent companies under AtlanticCo is expected to occur by May 31, 1999.

INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 63.18 The following information is provided in compliance with 47 C.F.R. § 63.18: The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the proposed applicants are. Stratos Mobile Networks (USA), LLC 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8700 IDB Mobile Communications, Inc. 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8726 MarineSat Communications Network, Inc. 3300 Corporate Ave., Suite 108 Weston, FL 33331 (954) 217—2256 Marine Satellite Services, Inc. 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8700 The name, address and telephone number of the proposed transferor is: BCE Inc. 1000, rue de La Gauchetiere Street West Bureau 3700 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 4Y7 (514) 397—7076 The name, address and telephone number of the proposed transferee is: «K

"AtlanticCo" 3595641 Canada Inc. c/o Blake, Cassels & Graydon Box 25, Commerce Court West Toronto, Ontario MSL 1A9 Attn: J. David A. Jackson (416) 863—2636 b. IDB Mobile, Stratos (USA), MCN and MSSI are Delaware corporations. BCE, AtlanticCo and NewTel are Canadian corporations. 6. Correspondence concerning this Application should be directed to: BCE Inc. 1000, rue de La Gauchetiere Street West Bureau 3700 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 4Y7 "AtlanticCo" 3595641 Canada Inc. clo Blake, Cassels & Graydon Box 25, Commerce Court West Toronto, Ontario MSL 1A¥9 Attn: J. David A. Jackson Stratos Mobile Networks (USA), LLC 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8700 IDB Mobile Communications, Inc. 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8726 MarineSat Communications Network, Inc. 3300 Corporate Ave., Suite 108 Weston, FL 33331 (954) 217—2256

Marine Satellite Services, Inc. 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500 West Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (301) 214—8700 with copies to: Alfred M. Mamlet James M. Talens Steptoe & Johnson, LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036—1795 (202) 429—3000 d. As detailed in the attached Appendix A, Stratos (USA) is currently authorized to provide international maritime satellite services, international aeronautical satellite services, international land mobile satellite services, and international basic switched and private line services to various international points on both facilities and resale bases. Stratos (USA) also has several applications for Section 214 authority pending. IDB Mobile, MCN and MSSI are authorized to provide certain international mobile satellite services. e. Not Applicable. f. Not Applicable. g. Not Applicable. h. (1) IDB Mobile certifies, by its signature to this Application, that it is affiliated with the following foreign carriers in Canada. IDB Mobile is affiliated with Stratos Mobile Networks, Inc. ("Stratos Mobile"), a Canadian carrier and the wholly— owned telecommunications operating subsidiary of Stratos Wireless, Inc. ("Stratos

Wireless")." Stratos Mobile is authorized within Canada to provide international telecommunications services. Also, IDB Mobile, Stratos (USA), MCN and MSSI are affiliated with a number of Canadian and other foreign carriers through the ownership interests of NewTel and BCE, which are Canadian holding companies. These affiliations listed in Attachment D. (2) Upon approval of this Application, Stratos (USA) and IDB Mobile will have the following direct and indirect 10—percent or greater shareholders: (1) Tll Aeronautical, Inc. ("TIHIA"), a Delaware corporation and the holder of 100%of IDB Mobile‘s and 91% of Stratos (USA)‘s shares; (2) Stratos Wireless, with a 100% interest in TIHA; (3) Stratos Global, a Canadian holding company with a 100% interest in Stratos Wireless; (4) NewTel Enterprises Limited, a Canadian company with an approximately 60% interest in Stratos Global; (5) AtlanticCo, a Canadian company with 100% ownership of NewTel Enterprises Limited; and (6) BCE Inc., a Canadian holding company with a 41.6% interest in AtlanticCo. MCN and MSSI have 1 direct shareholder, Stratos Holdings (100% ownership of MCN and MSSI); and three indirect shareholders, Stratos Global (which owns 100% of Stratos Holdings, ), NewTel (which owns approximately 60% of Stratos Global), AtlanticCo (which owns 100% of NewTel), and BCE (which owns 41.6% of AtlanticCo). ° Stratos Wireless wholly—owns Stratos (USA) through two U.S. subsidiaries.

The principal place of business of TIIA is as follows: Tll Aeronautical, Inc. Suite 500 6903 Rockledge Drive West Bethesda, MD 20817 The principal placeof business of Stratos Wireless is as follows: Stratos Wireless, Inc. P.O. Box 5933 St. John‘s, Newfoundland AIC5X4 Canada The principal place of business of Stratos Global Corp. is as follows: Stratos Global Corp. Suite 5200 — Scotia Plaza 40 King Street West Toronto, Ontario MS5H 3Y2 Canada The principal place of business of NewTel is as follows: NewTel Enterprises, Ltd. P.O. Box 2110 Fort William Building 10 Factory Lane St. John‘s, Newfoundland A1C5H6 Canada The principal place of business of BCE Inc. is as follows: BCE Inc. 1000, rue de La Gauchetiere Street West Bureau 3700 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 4YT7

The principal place of business of AtlanticCo is as follows: "AtlanticCo" 3595641 Canada Inc. clo Blake, Cassels & Graydon Box 25, Commerce Court West Toronto, Ontario MSL 1A9Q Attn: J. David A. Jackson (3) Not Applicable. (4) Not Applicable: IDB Mobile, Stratos (USA), MCN and MSSI are not seeking to provide international services by this Application. Nevertheless, they acknowledge that they are responsible for the continuing accuracy of their certifications in (h)(1)—(3) above. (5/6) 1DB Mobile is applying to operate as a U.S. facilities—based provider of domestic AMSS servicesvia the Inmarsat system. (7) Not Applicable. (8) Not Applicable. 1. Not Applicable. IDB Mobile is not applying for authority to provide services on any international route. J By their signatures to this Application, IDB Mobile, Stratos (USA), MCN, MSSI, BCE and AtlanticCo certify pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 1.2002 that they are not subject to denial of any federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988. See 21 U.S.C. § 853a.

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