> **DA 05-1315**

**May 6, 2005**

> **COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF SAGE TELECOM, INC. TO DISCONTINUE
> DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES**
>
> **WC Docket No. 05-186**
>
> **Comp. Pol. File No. 710**
>
> **Comments Due: May 20, 2005**

**Section 214 Application**

**Applicant: Sage Telecom, Inc.**

On **April 26, 2005, Sage Telecom, Inc.** (Sage or Applicant) located at
**805 Central Expressway South, Suite 100, Allen, Texas 75013-4779,**
filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 214, and section
63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.71, to discontinue the
provision of telecommunications services provided with post-paid calling
cards used for placing calls at various locations throughout the
U.S.[^1]

In its application, Sage states that it is a corporation organized under
the laws of the state of Texas. Sage indicates that it currently
provides post-paid calling card services to customers residing in
Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. Sage states that it seeks to
discontinue service to these customers on June 1, 2005. Sage indicates
that it sent written notice of its proposed discontinuance to all
affected customers via bill inserts on or before May 1, 2005. In its
notice, Sage states that it plans to discontinue service due to low
customer demand, but Sage indicates that it is also offering low-cost
personal 800 numbers as an alternative service. Sage states that it is
non-dominant with respect to the calling card services it seeks to
discontinue.

In accordance with section 63.71(c) of the Commission's rules, Sage's
application will be deemed to be automatically granted on the
thirty-first (31st) day after the release date of this public notice,
unless the Commission notifies Sage that the grant will not be
automatically effective. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(c),
absent further Commission action, Sage may not terminate service until
**June 6, 2005**. The Commission will normally authorize proposed
discontinuances of service unless it is shown that customers or other
end users would be unable to receive service or a reasonable substitute
from another carrier, or that the public convenience and necessity would
be otherwise adversely affected.

This proceeding is considered a "permit but disclose" proceeding for
purposes of the Commission's ex parte rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200-1.1216.
Comments objecting to this application must be filed with the Commission
on or before **May 20, 2005.** Such comments should refer to **WC Docket
No. 05-186 and Comp. Pol. File No. 710.** Comments should include
specific information about the impact of this proposed discontinuance on
the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute
service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment
Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. *See Electronic Filing
of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings*, 63 Fed. Reg. 24121 (1998).
Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via
the Internet to \<http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html\>. Generally, only
one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the
transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S.
Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking
number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet
e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters
should send e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following
words in the subject line "get form \<your e-mail address\>." A sample
form and directions will be sent in reply.

Parties who choose to file by paper must send an original and four (4)
copies of the comments to the Office of the Secretary, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW-A325,
Washington, D.C. 20554. Two (2) copies of the comments should also be
sent to the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 5-C327,
Washington, D.C. 20554, Attention: Carmell Weathers. In addition,
comments should be served upon the Applicant. Commenters are also
requested to fax their comments to the FCC at (202) 418-2345, Attention:
Carmell Weathers.

Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial
overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service
mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal
Service mail). The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive
hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's
Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Suite 110, Washington, D.C.
20002. The filing hours at this location are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All
hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners.
Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building.
Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail
and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol
Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail,
and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20554. All filings must be addressed to the
Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications
Commission.

The application will be available for review and copying during regular
business hours at the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street,
S.W., Room CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554, (202) 418-0270. A copy of
the application may also be purchased from the Commission's copy
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, S.W., Room
CY-B402, Washington, D.C. 20554, telephone (202) 488-5300, facsimile
(202) 488-5563, or via e-mail at
[[FCC@BCPIWEB.COM]{.underline}](mailto:FCC@BCPIWEB.COM).

For further information, contact Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325
(voice), [carmell.weathers@fcc.gov]{.underline}, or Rodney McDonald,
(202) 418-7513 (voice), <rodney.mcdonald@fcc.gov> of the Competition
Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. The TTY number is (202)
418-0484. For further information on procedures regarding section 214
please visit **<http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/cpd/other_adjud>.**

-FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION-

[^1]: This application was subsequently received in the Competition
    Policy Division of the Wireline Competition Bureau on May 4, 2005.