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: 99-15397]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 99-903]


Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On May 13, 1999, the Commission approved the application of 
Sprint Communications Company, L.P. (Sprint) to lease and operate one 
additional satellite circuit between the United States and Cuba. 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 May 13, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Troy F. Tanner, Chief, Policy and 
Facilities Branch, International Bureau, (202) 418-1468.

Federal Communications Commission.
Rebecca Arbogast,
Chief, Telecommunications Division, International Bureau.
[FR Doc. 99-15397 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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