Public Notice TEL01532S

Accepted for Filing Streamlined Public Notice

International Telecommunications

2011-12-09

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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-01532S Friday December 9, 2011 Streamlined International Applications Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. § 63.18); Section 310(B)(4) Requests 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. 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. The petitions for declaratory ruling listed below are for authority under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(4), to exceed the 25 percent foreign ownership benchmark applicable to common carrier radio licensees. The requested rulings will be granted 14 days after the date of this public notice, effective the next day, unless the application is formally opposed or the Commission has informed the applicant in writing, within 14 days of the date of this public notice, that the application, on further examination, has been deemed ineligible for streamlined processing. For this purpose, a formal opposition shall be sufficient only if it is received by the Commission and by the applicant within 14 days of the date of this public notice and its caption and text make it unmistakably clear that it is intended to be a formal opposition. Copies of all applications listed here are available for public inspection in the FCC Office of Public Affairs 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), 202-418-0432 (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 3

ITC-214-20111108-00344 E GSH COMMUNICATIONS LLC International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). ITC-214-20111122-00359 E Bontel Software Solutions, Inc. International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). ITC-214-20111129-00353 E Yoxtel, LLC International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(2). ITC-214-20111201-00361 E Convergence Technologies International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Facilities-Based Service, Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide facilities-based service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(1) of the Commission’s rules, and also to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(1), (2). ITC-214-20111201-00362 E Amtel Corporation International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(2). ITC-214-20111206-00360 E Aircell Business Aviation Services LLC International Telecommunications Certificate Service(s): Global or Limited Global Resale Service Application for authority to provide resale service in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(2). ITC-T/C-20111006-00317 E Pac-West Telecomm Inc Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Pac-West Telecomm Inc FROM: PAC-WEST ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC TO: UPH Holdings, Inc. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-19920215-00122 (Old File No. ITC-92-160), held by Pac-West Telecomm Inc. (Pac-West), from its 100% parent company, Pac-West Acquisition Company, LLC (PWAC), to UPH Holdings, Inc. (UPH). Pursuant to the terms of a reorganization agreement dated August 30, 2011, the capital stock of Pac-West will be exchanged for, and converted into common stock of UPH, with the current shareholders of PWAC acquiring a 29.45% ownership interest in UPH. Pac-West will be merged into UPH Acquisition Sub Inc., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of UPH, with Pac-West emerging as the surviving entity. Upon closing, Pac-West will become a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of UPH. After consummation the following entities, or individuals is expected to hold 10 percent or greater ownership interests in UPH: J. Michael Holloway, a U.S. citizen (44.58%); Columbia Ventures Corporation, a Washington state corporation (29.45%) (Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr., U.S. citizen, 100% owner); CIT Group\Equity Investments, Inc. (CIT Investments), a New Jersey corporation (10.22%). CIT Investments is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIT Group, a publicly traded corporation in which no individual or entity holds 10 percent or greater interest. No individuals or entities have a ten percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in UPH or Pac-West. Page 2 of 3

ITC-T/C-20111118-00350 E Oklahoma Independent RSA 5 Partnership Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Oklahoma Independent RSA 5 Partnership FROM: OK-5 Holdco, LLC TO: Cellular Network Partnership Ltd Partnership Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20071219-00537, held by Oklahoma Independent RSA 5 Partnership (OK-5 Partnership), from OK-5 Holdco, LLC to Cellular Network Partnership Ltd. (CNP). Oklahoma 5, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OK-5 Holdco, LLC, holds a 65% ownership interest in OK-5 Partnership. Immediately prior to the closing of the proposed transaction, Oklahoma 5 LLC will transfer its 65% ownership interest in OK-5 Partnership to Newco LLC, a newly formed limited liability company. CNP will then acquire all of the membership interests in Newco LLC, thereby acquiring control of OK-5 Partnership. OT&T Communications, Inc. (OT&T) owns a 58.5% interest in CNP and is the managing general partner of CNP. OT&T is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc., an Oklahoma cooperative in which no individual or entity holds a one percent or greater ownership interest. South Central Communications, Inc. (South Central) owns a 10.11% interest and is a general partner in CNP. South Central is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Central Telephone Association, Inc. a Kansas cooperative in which no individual or entity holds a one percent or greater ownership interest. The remaining 35% ownership of OK-5 Partnership, which will not be affected by this transaction, is held by Hinton Cellular Co., LLC (20%) and Stojmat LLC (15%). Hinton Cellular Co., LLC also has an 8% ownership interest in CNP, so it will have a direct and indirect ownership interest in OK-5 Partnership of 25.2%. No individuals or entities have a ten percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in CNP or OK-5 Partnership. ITC-T/C-20111122-00358 E ITC Global USA, LLC Transfer of Control Current Licensee: ITC Global USA, LLC FROM: ITC Global, Inc. TO: Riverside Fund IV, L.P. Application filed for consent to the transfer of control of international section 214 authorization, ITC-214-20110609-00184, held by ITC Global USA, LLC (ITC USA), from ITC Global, Inc. (ITC) to Riverside Fund IV, L.P. (Riverside). Pursuant to the terms of a November 11, 2011 Securities Purchase and Redemption Agreement, Riverside will acquire approximately 57.5% of ITC's stock, and thus will acquire control of ITC USA. After closing, the following entities will hold 10 percent or greater ownership interests in ITC: Riverside (57.5%); and Fine Spotted Partners, LLC (13.19%)--the sole member is Michael Monier, a U.S. citizen. The following entities and individuals, all U.S citizens, hold 10 percent or greater ownership interests in Riverside: Yale University, limited partner (14.81%); Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, limited partner (13.16%); W.Virginia Investment Management Board, limited partner (13.16%); Riverside Partners IV, L.P. (Riverside Partners), a Delaware limited partnership (General Partner, with 1.5% equity interest). The sole members of Riverside Partners are Riverside Partners IV, LLC (Riverside Partners LLC) (General Partner); Brian Guthrie, David Belluck, Steve Kaplan. Riverside Partners IV, L.P., is controlled by an investment committee composed of six members, namely, David Belluck, Philip Borden, Frank Do, Brian Guthrie, Steve Kaplan, and Jon Lemelman. The sole members of Riverside Partners LLC are David Belluck (greater than 50% interest); Brian Guthrie (less than 50% interest). No individuals or entities have a ten percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in Riverside or ITC USA. 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. A current version of Section 63.09-.24 of the rules, and other related sections, is available at http://www.fcc.gov/ib/pd/pf/telecomrules.html. Page 3 of 3


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