Public Notice TEL01936S

Accepted for Filing Streamlined Public Notice

International Telecommunications

2018-11-30

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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-01936S Friday November 30, 2018 Streamlined International Applications Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. §§ 63.18, 63.24); Section 310(b) Petitions (47 C.F.R. § 1.5000) Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures apply to the applications listed below: The international Section 214 applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing and 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 are for authority under Section 214 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 214(a), to transfer control of an authorized carrier or to assign a carrier's existing authorization; and/or (b) to become a facilities-based international common carrier; and/or (c) to become a resale-based international common carrier. Pursuant to Section 63.12 of the rules, these Section 214 applications will be granted 14 days after the date of this public notice (see 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 regarding computation of time), and the applicant may commence operations on the 15th day, unless the Commission has informed the applicant in writing, within 14 days after the date of this public notice, that the application, on further examination, has been deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. Pursuant to Section 1.1910(b)(2) of the rules, action will be withheld on any application by any entity found to be delinquent in its debts to the Commission. Applicants should check the Red Light Display System's website at www.fcc.gov/redlight to determine if they are delinquent in a debt to the Commission and for information on how to pay the debt. 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. An application can be removed from streamlined processing only in the sound discretion of Commission staff. The filing of comments or a petition to deny will not necessarily result in an application being deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. 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. We request that comments on any of these applications refer to the application file number shown below. Page 1 of 6

ITC-ASG-20181010-00186 E Combined Public Communications, LLC Assignment Current Licensee: Protocall, LLC FROM: TO: Combined Public Communications, LLC Application filed for consent to the assignment of customers and assets from Protocall LLC (Protocall) to Combined Public Communications LLC (Combined Public). On October 1, 2017, without prior Commission consent, Combined Public acquired the existing customers and substantially all of the assets that Protocall utilized to provide inmate telecommunications services, specifically in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and Missouri. Protocall, a Kansas limited liability company, continues to hold its international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20100113-00018. After closing, Combined Public, a Delaware limited liability company, provides services to its newly acquired customers pursuant to its existing international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20101119-00450. Client Telephone Solutions, LLC (CTS) owns 100% of Combined Public. CPC Engle Holdings, Inc. (CPC Engle), a Delaware corporation, owns 89.84% of CTS. CPC Engle is wholly owned by Cathy Engle, a U.S. citizen. No other individual or entity holds a ten percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in CTS or Combined Public. Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20181010-00187, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20180927-00180 E Business Network Long Distance, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Business Network Long Distance, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Business Network Long Distance Inc. (Business Network), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20021216-00586, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181011-00184 E Endstream Communications, LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Endstream Communications, LLC FROM: Endstream Communications, LLC TO: Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Endstream Communications, LLC (Endstream), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20070904-00355, to Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. (Hammer). Pursuant to a Stock Purchase agreement, Hammer will acquire 100% of Endstream's stock in exchange for 1,957,116 shares of Hammer's common stock from treasury stock. Hammer is a publicly held New Jersey corporation and no single entity or individual holds 10% or greater of the shares of Hammer. ITC-T/C-20181011-00185 E Endstream Communications, LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Endstream Communications, LLC FROM: Dov Schwartz TO: Endstream Communications, LLC Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Endstream Communications, LLC (Endstream), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20070904-00355, from Mr. Dov Schwartz to new shareholders. Endstream was founded in 2007 by Erik Levitt and Mr. Schwartz, each of whom held 50% interests in the partnership. On December 31, 2011, without prior Commission consent, Mr. Schwartz's share of the Company was distributed among Mr. Levitt (41%) and two new investors, Dan Pulver (41%) and Avinash Kenkare (18%), all U.S. citizens. On October 8, 2016, Brian Stone, a U.S. citizen, acquired 8% of Endstream's stock which resulted in the current distribution of shares interest in Endstream: Erik Levitt (37.5%); Dan Pulver (37.5%); Avinash Kenkare (17%), and Brian Stone (8%). Mr. Levitt was and remains the CEO and manager of Endstream's day-to-day operations. Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20181011-00183, which was granted on November 29, 2018. Page 2 of 6

ITC-T/C-20181105-00204 E Meriplex Telecom LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Meriplex Telecom LLC FROM: Henley Investments, Ltd. TO: Clairvest Group Inc. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Meriplex Telecom LLC (Meriplex), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20100805-00325, from its general partner Henley Investments Ltd. (Henley) to Clarivest Group Inc. (Clairvest). Pursuant to a Purchase Agreement, between Henley, certain investment funds controlled by Clairvest, and Meriplex Communications Ltd. (MCom), the parties propose to transfer the membership interests of Meriplex Telecom from Henley and its limited partners to MCom. After closing, Meriplex, a Texas limited liability company, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of MCom. MCom, a Delaware corporation, is majority owned (approx. 59.9%) and controlled by Clairvest indirectly through three investment funds: CEP V. Co-Investment Limited Partnership (CEP Co-Invest) holds directly approximately 18% of the ownership interest of MCom; Clairvest Equity Partners V Limited Partnership (Clairvest Equity V) (approx. 35.2%); Clairvest Equity Partners V-A Limited Partnership (Clairvest Equity V-A) (approx. 6.7%). Clairvest General Partner V Limited Partnership (Clairvest GP V) is a general partner of CEP Co-Invest, Clairvest Equity V, and Clairvest Equity V-A. Clairvest GP Manageco Inc. (Clairvest Manageco) also is a general partner of Clairvest Equity V and Clairvest Equity V-A, as well as manager of Clairvest Equity V-A. Clairvest GP (GPLP) Inc. (Clairvest GPLP) is the general partner of Clairvest GP V. Clairvest holds 100% of the ownership interests of Clairvest GPLP and Clairvest Manageco. Kenneth B Rotman and Gerald R. Heffernan, both Canadian citizens, each hold approximately 50.2% and 13.3% percent respectively, of the ownership interests of Clairvest. David Henley, a U.S. citizen, holds approximately 30% of the ownership interests of MCom. Dusty corning, a U.S. citizen, holds approximately 10.1% of the ownership interests of MCom. No other entity or individual will directly or indirectly hold a ten percent or greater ownership interest in Meriplex Telecom post-closing. ITC-T/C-20181112-00208 E Delta Communications Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Delta Communications FROM: Stephens Clearwave LLC TO: Cable One, Inc. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Delta Communications d/b/a Clearwave Communications LLC (Clearwave), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20021022-00509, from Stephens Clearwave LLC to Cable One, Inc. (Cable One). Stephens Clearwave LLC f/k/a SCP Clearwave LLC holds an 83.1% ownership interest in Clearwave, an Illinois limited liability company. On November 9, 2018, Clearwave, Cable One, CABO Broadband, LLC (Merger Sub) and Stephens Clearwave LLC f/k/a SCP Clearwave LLC entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger. Merger Sub is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cable One created for the purposes of this transaction. Merger Sub will merge with and into Clearwave with Clearwave being the surviving entity. As a result, Clearwave will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cable One, with Clear One acquiring 100% ownership and control of Clearwave. Cable One is a publicly traded Delaware corporation. The following entity and individuals will hold ten percent or greater ownership interests in Cable One's outstanding common stock after closing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., a Maryland corporation (13.7%) (a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a publicly traded Maryland corporation, in which no entity or individual holds ten percent or greater interest); Donald E. Graham, a U.S. citizen (13.2%); and Daniel L. Mosley, a U.S. citizen (11.6%). No other entity or individual will hold a ten percent or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in Cable One or Clearwave after consummation of the transaction. ITC-T/C-20181113-00205 E Le-Ru Long Distance Company Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Le-Ru Long Distance Company FROM: Robert L Hart TO: STEL-CO Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Le-Ru Long Distance Company (Le-Ru LD), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20010607-00328, from Robert L. Hart to STEL-CO. Le-Ru LD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Le-Ru Telephone Company (Le-Ru Telephone). Robert L. Hart holds a 84.21%ownership interest in Le-Ru Telephone and his brother James Hart holds the remaining 15.79%. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, STEL-CO will acquire all of the stock of Le-Ru Telephone. Upon closing, Le-Ru Telephone and Le-Ru LD will become wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of STEL-CO. W. Jay Mitchell, a U.S. citizen, wholly owns STEL-CO. Page 3 of 6

ITC-T/C-20181113-00207 E Selectel, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Selectel, Inc. FROM: Compass Atlantic Inc. TO: Ignition Wireless, LLC Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Selectel, Inc. (Selectel), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20090326-00133, from Compass Atlantic, Inc. (Compass Atlantic) to Ignition Wireless, LLC (Ignition). Compass Atlantic, Inc. holds a 66.67% ownership interest in Selectel, a Nevada corporation, and Matthew O'Flaherty holds the remaining 33.33% ownership interest. Ignition proposes to acquire 100% of the shares of Selectel from Compass Atlantic and Mr. O'Flaherty. The following three individuals, all U.S. citizens, hold ten percent or greater ownership interests in Ignition: Norman Lemay (50%), Jay Powers (21%), and Jeremy Sands (12%). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20181113-00211, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00214 E Network Service Billing, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Network Service Billing, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Network Service Billing, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20050726-00286, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00215 E Nationwide Long Distance Service, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Nationwide Long Distance Service, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Nationwide Long Distance Service, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20060404-00186, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00216 E Integrated Services, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Integrated Services, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Integrated Services, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20060530-00292, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. Page 4 of 6

ITC-T/C-20181120-00217 E Communications Network Billing, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Communications Network Billing, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Communications Network Billing, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20031124-00537, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00218 E National Access Long Distance, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: National Access Long Distance, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of National Access Long Distance, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20021018-00505, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00219 E Multiline Long Distance, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Multiline Long Distance, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Multiline Long Distance, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20061107-00502, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181120-00220 E LCR Telecommunications, LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: LCR Telecommunications, LLC FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of LCR Telecommunications, LLC, which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-19980313-00189, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. Page 5 of 6

ITC-T/C-20181120-00221 E Conectado, Inc. Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Conectado, Inc. FROM: Martin J Tibbitts TO: The Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts Application filed for consent to the involuntary transfer of control of Conectado, Inc., which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20110216-00053, from Martin J. Tibbitts to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts. On July 20, 2018, Mr. Martin passed away. On July 26, 2018, the Probate Court of Wayne County Michigan appointed Belinda G. Tibbitts as Special Personal Representative to the Estate of Martin J. Tibbitts (see Letters of Authority for Special Personal Representative, State of Michigan Probate Court, County of Wayne, File No. 2018-840033-DE). Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20180927-00181, which was granted on November 29, 2018. ITC-T/C-20181128-00223 E DELTA COMMUNICATIONS LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: DELTA COMMUNICATIONS LLC FROM: DELTA COMMUNICATIONS LLC TO: Stephens Clearwave LLC Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of Delta Communications LLC d/b/a Clearwave Communications (Clearwave), which holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20021022-00509, to Stephens Clearwave LLC (Stephens). On February 24, 2011, without prior Commission consent, SCP Clearwave LLC (SCP) acquired 70.9% interest in Clearwave, an Illinois limited liability company. Since then SCP's interest in Clearwave has increased to 83.1%. SCP, an Arkansas limited liability company, is a private equity firm, and a subsidiary of Stephens Capital Partners. In 2013, SCP changed its name to Stephens Clearwave LLC. After consummation, there were five Stephens Family Trusts: Harriet Calhoun Stephens Trust, Warren A. Stephens Trust, Miles Stephens WHCT Trust, John Calhoun Stephen WHCT Trust, and Laura W. Stephens Trust that held ten percent or greater ownership interests in in Clearwave through SCP, now Stephens. The trustee of each trust is a U.S. citizen. No other individual or entity holds a ten percent or greater ownership interest in Clearwave. Applicants filed a request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) related to this transaction, ITC-STA-20181112-00210, which was granted on November 29, 2018. INFORMATIVE ITC-214-20181023-00192 Idea Telecom LLC This application has been removed from Streamlined processing pursuant to Section 63.12(c)(3) of the Commission's rules. REMINDERS: 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 6 of 6


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