Attachment 20170629164244-340.p

20170629164244-340.p

SUPPLEMENT

Supplement

2008-05-27

This document pretains to ITC-T/C-20080527-00239 for Transfer of Control on a International Telecommunications filing.

IBFS_ITCTC2008052700239_1552876

Page 1 of 1 Mikelle Morra From: Mikelle Morra Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 2:41 PM To: ‘Rich, J. Steven‘ Co: George Li; David Krech; Susan OConnell; JoAnn Sutton; James Ball; Mikelle Morra; Veronica Garcia— Ulloa; Janeese Parker; ‘Daman, Alex (DHS); ‘Pinto, Greg (DHS)‘; ‘Pifer, Jon (LEO)‘; ‘Connors, John‘; ‘Daniels, Douglas‘; ‘TTelecom‘; ‘Thomas Doyle"; ‘Rockoff, Jennifer‘; ‘Ongman, Joanne‘; ‘Dupuy, Siobhan‘; Matthew Warner; Dennis Johnson; Jodie May Subject: FCC Section 214 Removed from Streamlined Attachments: TELO1287S.pdf US ITC—T/C—20080527—00239 Vanco Solutions, Inc. ITC—T/C—20080527—00241 The above referenced applications were placed on Public Notice on July 7, 2008 for streamlined processing. Since the Public Notice was released, the Commission has been requested by the Executive Branch agencies of the United States that we remove the subject applications from streamlined processing because of foreign ownership issues. Therefore, pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission‘s Rules, we have removed these applications from streamlined processing. Please be advised that your company may not commence operations until the Section 214 authorization is granted. See Section 63.12(d) of the rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 63.12(d). The Executive Branch will contact you or the "Contact" listed on your application directly for further information. You can be assured that your application will be processed expeditiously upon completion of Executive Branch‘s review. We will notify you by e—mail when your application is granted. The Public Notice Report No. TEL—O01287S (released July 11, 2008), is attached. If you have any questions, please email: Mikelle.Morra®@fcc.gov, JoAnn.Ekblad®@fcec.gov, Susan.Oconnell@fcce.gov, David.Krech@fce.gov, and George.Li@fcec.gov or fax to 202—418—2824. Thank you. MikeUe Mikelle Morra Mikelle.Morra®fcc.gov Federal Communications Commission International Bureau/ Policy Division 202—418—7151 7/11/2008

4985 0p 6 PUBLIC NOTICE < Federal Communications Cormmission Nows Madia information 2027418—0500 445 1.2th S't., S.W. Internet: http://www.fec.gov Washington, D.C. 20554 TTY: 1—888—835—5322 DA 08—1524 Released: June 27, 2008 DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF VANCO SOLUTIONS, INC. AND VANCOUS LLC TO FLAG TELECOM GROUP SERVICES LIMITED STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED WC Docket No. 08—79 Comments Due: July 11, 2008 Reply Comments Due: July 18, 2008 On May 28, 2008, Vanco Solutions, Inc. (Vanco Solutions), Vanco US LLC (Vanco US, and together with Vanco Solutions, Vanco), Vancople (Vanco ple), and FLAG Telecom Group Services Limited (FLAG and, together with Vanco and Vanco ple, the Applicants) filed an application pursuant to section 63.03 of the Commission‘s rules to transfer control of Vanco from Vanco ple to FLAG.‘ Vanco Solutions, a Delaware corporation, and Vanco US, a Delaware limited liability company, are indirect subsidiaries of Vanco ple, a holding company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales." Vanco uses infrastructure from underlying network suppliers to provide data services in 28 states and the District of Columbia." Flag, a Bermuda corporation, is wholly—owned by Reliance Globalcom Limited (RGL, together with its subsidiaries, Reliance Globalcom), whose parent company is Reliance Communications Limited (Reliance), a telecommunications provider in India.* Reliance Globalcom (including FLAG) providesinternational network transport and data services in 19 countries. Applicants state that FLAG does not provide domestic telecommunications service in the United States. Reliance Globalcom Services, Inc. (RGS, formerly Yipes Enterprise Services, Inc.), a wholly—owned subsidiary of \ 47 C.F.R § 63.03; see 47 U.S.C. § 214. Applicants are also filing an application for transfer of control associated with authorization for international services. Any action on this domestic section 214 application is without prejudice to Commission action on other related, pending applications. Applicants filed an amendment to their domestic section 214 application on June 26, 2008 (June 26 Amendment). > On May 27, 2008, Applicants filed a request for special temporary authority (STA) to close the proposed transaction immediately so that FLAG can fund the business and ensure continuity of service to Vanco‘s customers. Applicants state that Vanco ple is financially insolvent and in administration in the United Kingdom, which is similar to bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. On May 27, 2008, the Wireline Competition Bureau granted the STA for the domestic authorization for a period of 60 days. See Letter from Tara K. Giunta, Counsel for FLAG, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 08—79 (filed May 27, 2008). * Applicants state that Vanco Direct USA, LLC, a wholly owned Vanco subsidiary, is not part of the proposed transaction.

FLAG, is authorized to provide competitive local and interexchange telecommunications services in multiple states and the District of Columbia. Applicants state that the following entities and individuals own 10% or more of the equityor voting interests in FLAG: RGL (100%direct), Bermuda citizenship; Lagerwood Investments Limited (20% indirect through RGL), Cyprus citizenship; Reliance Communications Shareholders Trust (20% indirect through Lagerwood Investments Limited), Cyprus citizenship; Reliance Globalcom BV (78.8% indirect through RGL), Netherlands citizenship ; Reliance Gateway Net Limited (80% indirect through RGL and Reliance Globalcom BV), India citizenship; Reliance Communications Limited (100% indirect through Reliance Gateway Net Limited, Reliance Globalcom BV, and Reliance Communications Shareholders Trust), India citizenship; AAA Communications Private Limited(100% indirect through Reliance Communications Limited), India citizenship; Reliance Innoventures Private Limited (100% indirect through AAA Communications Private Limited), India citizenship; Mr. Anil Ambani (100% indirect through Reliance Innoventures Private Limited), India citizenship; Mrs. Kokilaben Ambani (21.1002% indirect through Reliance Innoventures Private Limited and Reliance Communications Limited), India citizenship." The Applicants statethat no other person or entity holds 10% or more of the equity or voting interests in the Reliance entities. Pursuant to the terms of the proposed transaction, Vanco will be 100% owned by FLAG, which will be 100 percent owned by the Reliance entities. Applicants assert that the proposed transaction is entitled to presumptive streamlined treatment under section 63.03(b)(2)(i) of the Commission‘s rules and that a grant of the application will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity.® Application Filed for the Transfer of Control of Vanco Solutions, Inc. and Vanco US LLC to FLAG Telecom Group Services Limited, WC Docket No. 08—79 (filed May 28 2008). GENERAL INFORMATION The Wireline Competition Bureau finds, upon initial review, that the transfer of control identified herein is acceptable for filing as a streamlined application. The Commission reserves the right to return any transfer of control application if, upon further examination, it is determined to be defective and not in conformance with the Commission‘s rules and policies. Pursuant to section 63.03(a) of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.03(a), interested parties may file comments on or before July 11, 2008, and reply comments on or before July 18, 2008. Unless otherwise notified by the Commission, the Applicants may transfer control onthe 31° day after the dateof this notice.‘ Comments must be filed electronically using (1) the Commission‘s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or (2) the Federal Government‘s eRulemaking Portal. See 47 C.F.R. § 63.03(a) ("All comments on streamlined applications shall be filed electronically . . . ."); Electronic Filing ofDocuments in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). ° A chart describing the ownership structure of FLAG is attached to the Application as Exhibit B and is further updated in the June 26 Amendment. 647 C.FR. § 63.03(b)(2)G). Such authorization is conditioned upon receipt of any other necessary approvals from the Commission in connection with the proposed transaction.

Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS, http://www.fee.gov/egb/ecfs/, or the Federal eRulemaking Portal, http://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting comments. For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, andthe applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e—mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an e—mail to ecfs@fee.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, "get form." A sample form and directions will be sent in response. In addition, email one copy of each pleadingto each of the following: 1) The Commission‘s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., fec@bepiweb.com; phone: 202 / 488—5300; fax: 202 / 488—5563; 2) Myrva.Charles, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, myrva.charles@fee.gov; 3) Dennis Johnson, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, dennis.johnson@fee.gov; 4) David Krech, International Bureau, Policy Division, International Bureau, david.krech@fee.gov; 5) Jim Bird, Office of General Counsel, jim.bird@fee.gov. Filings and comments are available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY—A257, Washington, D.C. 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission‘s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY—B402, Washington, D.C. 20554; telephone: 202 / 488—5300; fax: 202 / 488—5563; email: fec@bepiweb.com; url: www.bepiweb.com. 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 fec504@fee.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202/ 418—0530 (voice), 202 / 418—0432 (tty). For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson—Parker at 202 / 418—1394 or Dennis Johnson at 202 / 418—0809. — FCC —


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