99-15396. Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 33285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15396]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 99-227]


Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On January 22, 1999, the Commission approved the application 
of Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (Sprint) to acquire and operate 
additional satellite facilities for provision of service between the 
United States and Cuba. This authorization includes upgrade of an 
existing private line circuit. Sprint is currently authorized by the 
Commission to provide service directly to Cuba. The Commission has 
authorized Sprint to provide service between the United States and Cuba 
in accordance with the provisions of the Cuban Democracy Act. This will 
allow Sprint to help meet the large demand for direct 
telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Under 
the guidelines established by the Department of State, Sprint is to 
submit reports indicating the numbers of circuits activated by 
facility, on or before June 30, and December 31 of each year, and on 
the one-year anniversary of this notification in the Federal Register.

DATES: Effective January 22, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Troy F. Tanner, Chief, Policy and 
Facilities Branch, International Bureau, [phone].

Federal Communications Commission.
Rebecca Arbogast,
Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau.
[FR Doc. 99-15396 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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