Public Notice TEL01796NS

Accepted for Filing Non-Streamlined Public Notice

International Telecommunications

2016-06-03

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ISP-PDR-20160415-00008International Telecommunications
IBFS_PN_1137719

PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Report No. TEL-01796NS Friday June 3, 2016 Non Streamlined International Applications/Petitions Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. § 63.18); Section 310(b) Petitions Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures apply to the applications listed below: The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. These applications are not subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in Section 63.12 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.12. These applications shall not be deemed granted until the Commission affirmatively acts upon the application, either by public notice or by written order. Operation for which authorization is sought may not commence except in accordance with any terms or conditions imposed by the Commission. Unless otherwise specified, interested parties may file comments with respect to these applications within 28 days of the date of this public notice. We request that such comments refer to the application file number shown below. No application listed below shall be granted by the Commission earlier than the day after the date specified in this public notice for the filing of comments. Unless otherwise specified, ex parte communications between outside parties and Commission staff concerning these applications are permitted subject to the Commission’s rules for “permit-but-disclose proceedings.” See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206. Copies of all applications listed here are available for public inspection in the FCC Reference and Information Center, located in room CY-A257 at the Portals 2 building, 445 12th Street SW, Washington DC 20554. The center can be contacted at (202) 418-0270. 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 fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 1-888-835-5322 (tty). All applications listed are subject to further consideration and review, and may be returned and/or dismissed if not found to be in accordance with the Commission’s rules, regulations, and other requirements. Page 1 of 2

ISP-PDR-20160415-00008 E Gigsky, Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling GigSky, Inc. (GigSky or Petitioner) has filed a petition with the Commission for a declaratory ruling (Petition) pursuant to section 1.990(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR § 1.990(a)(1), that the public interest would be served by allowing foreign ownership of GigSky Mobile, LLC (GigSky Mobile) to exceed the 25 percent benchmark in section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(4). GigSky has filed the Petition in connection with an application to transfer control of GigSky Mobile, from WorldCall, Inc. (WorldCall) to GigSky. See ULS File No. 0007099093. GigSky Mobile holds two common carrier wireless licenses, Call Signs WQJZ324 and WQJZ325, in the 700 MHz lower band. GigSky Mobile is a Delaware limited liability company that is jointly owned by WorldCall, a Delaware corporation (80%), and GigSky, a Delaware corporation (20%). Upon closing, GigSky will acquire all of WorldCall's ownership interest in GigSky Mobile. GigSky Mobile will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of GigSky. According to the Petition, Mr. Ravi Rishy-Maharaj, a Canadian citizen, holds and will continue to hold post-closing 32.785 percent direct interest in GigSky and 4.475 percent indirect interest through his 100 percent ownership interest in Kinaare Networks Corporation, a Nevada corporation (an aggregate 37.26% of GigSky's equity and voting interests). Mr. Takekazu Kishimoto, a Japanese citizen, will hold 7.276 percent direct interest in GigSky and 5.908 percent indirect interest through his majority ownership and control of Kisco Ltd., a Japanese limited company (an aggregate 13.184 percent of GigSky's equity and voting interests). An additional 5.441 percent of GigSky's equity and voting interests will be held by various other foreign investors. In the aggregate, foreign ownership in GigSky will be 55.885 percent. The remaining 44.115 percent interest in GigSky will be held by U.S. individuals and entities each holding less than 10 percent ownership interest. Pursuant to section 1.991(i) of the rules, the Petitioner requests that the Commission specifically approve the following foreign equity and/or voting interests to be held directly and/or indirectly in GigSky, the proposed controlling U.S. parent of GigSky Mobile: Ravi Rishy-Maharaj (37.26%) Takekazu Kishimoto (13.184%) Kisco Ltd. (5.908%) Pursuant to section 1.991(k)(2) of the rules, the Petitioner also requests approval for Mr. Rishy-Maharaj to increase his direct and indirect equity and voting interests in GigSky beyond the percentage specified above, up to a non-controlling 49.99 percent. Petitioner asserts that the public interest would be served by permitting foreign ownership of GigSky, the proposed controlling U.S. parent of GigSky Mobile, to exceed the 25 percent benchmark in section 310(b)(4). Interested parties may file comments on or before June 17, 2016, and reply comments on or before June 24, 2016. REMINDER: Applicants must certify that neither the applicant nor any party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits by federal and/or state courts under authority granted in 21 U.S.C. § 862. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2001–.2003. Page 2 of 2


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