Attachment FCC 214 Petition

This document pretains to ITC-214-INTR2018-10562 for International Global Resale Authority on a International Telecommunications filing.

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Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) UNIDES, Inc. ) ) Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________ to Section 214 of the ) Communications Act of 1934, ) as amended, for global authority ) to operate as an international ) resale carrier ) APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY UNIDES, Inc., (hereafter also called “Applicant” or “UNIDES”) hereby requests authority, pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 214 et. al. (1982), and Section 63.18 of the Federal Communication Commission's (hereafter called “Commission”) Rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 63.18, to request global and limited international resale services between the United States and international points, except any international points not authorized by the Commission and updated from time to time on the Commission’s Exclusion List. UNIDES is a U.S. company organized under the laws of the State of Florida to provide international telecommunications services. UNIDES has not previously applied for Authority from the Commission. Upon grant of authority UNIDES will serve customers throughout the United States. By granting this application, the Commission will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity by promoting competition in the international services market. Competition will benefit U.S. consumers by increasing service options and lowering prices. Thus, the public interest will be served by the grant of Section 214 authority to UNIDES Therefore, in support of this application, UNIDES, Inc. respectfully submits the following: 1 | Page

Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) UNIDES, Inc. ) ) Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________ to Section 214 of the ) Communications Act of 1934, ) as amended, for global authority ) to operate as an international ) resale carrier ) ) Application Attachment I. (Information pursuant to 47 CFR § 63.12) The following information is submitted, as required by 47 CFR § 63.12 of the Commission’s Rules, in support of UNIDES’ request for authorization: In Response to Question 9 of the FCC 214 Application: UNIDES respectfully requests streamline processing pursuant to 47 CFR § 63.12 and certifies that: 1. It is not affiliated with a foreign carrier in a destination market it seeks authority to serve; 2. It has no affiliation with a dominant U.S. carrier whose international switched or private line services UNIDES seeks authority to resell, either directly or indirectly through the resale of another reseller’s services; 3. It does not seek authority to provide switched basic services over private lines to a country for which the Commission has not previously authorized the provision of switched services over private lines. 4. The Commission has not informed UNIDES, in writing, that this Application is not eligible for streamlined processing. In Response to Question 10 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. In Response to Question 11 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. In Response to Question 12 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. In Response to Question 13 of FCC 214 Application: Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. 2 | Page

Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) UNIDES, Inc. ) ) Application for authority pursuant ) File No.: ITC-214__________ to Section 214 of the ) Communications Act of 1934, ) as amended, for global authority ) to operate as an international ) resale carrier ) ) Application Attachment II. (Information pursuant to 47 CFR § 63.18) The following information is submitted, as required by 47 CFR § 63.18 of the Commission’s Rules, in support of UNIDES’ request for authorization: 47 CFR § 63.18(a): The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant is: Name: UNIDES, Inc. Address: 16649 NE 19th Avenue State, City, Zip Code: North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Telephone: (808) 638- 4381 47 CFR § 63.18(b): UNIDES, Inc. is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Florida. 48 CFR § 63.18(c): Correspondence concerning this application should be sent to: Name: Mr. Carlos Aponte, Telecom Director UNIDES, Inc. Address: 16649 NE 19th Avenue State, City, Zip Code: North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Telephone: (808) 638- 4381 With a copy to Contact: Edward A. Maldonado, Esq. Regulatory Counsel for Applicant MALDONADO LAW GROUP LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD A. MALDONADO, P.A. 2850 Douglas Road Suite 303 Coral Gables, Florida, 33134 Tel: (305) 477-7580 ext 214 Fax: (305) 477-7504 3 | Page

In Response to Question 14 and 15 of the FCC 214 Application: 47 CFR § 63.18(d): UNIDES has not previously received authority under Section 214 of the Act. 47 CFR § 63.18(e): Not Applicable. At this time, UNIDES seeks no other authorization available under Section 63.18(e). UNIDES requests global or limited resale Section 214 authority pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 63.18(e)(1) and (e)(2) of the Commission's Rules. Applicant is not applying for authority to acquire facilities or to provide services not covered by paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(3) of Section 63.18. Applicant is not seeking facilities-based authority under paragraph (e)(1) of Section 63.18. 47 CFR § 63.18(g): Not Applicable. 47 CFR § 63.18(h): In support of this certification, the name, address, citizenship and principal business of the shareholders of UNIDES that control ten percent (10%) or more of are as follows: Name: Mr. Jose Mercado, President & sole shareholder Address: 16649 NE 19th Avenue State, City, Zip Code: North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Telephone: (808) 638- 4381 Citizenship: United States Citizen Ownership Percentage: 100% Principal Business: Resold Communication Services 47 CFR § 63.18(i): UNIDES herein certifies that it is not affiliated with any dominant foreign facilities-based carriers or US dominant carriers. 47 CFR § 63.18(j): UNIDES certifies that it does not seek to provide international telecommunication services to any destination country for which any of the following are true: 1. UNIDES is a foreign dominant carrier in that country; or 2. UNIDES controls a foreign dominant carrier in that country; or 3. Any such entity that owns more than twenty-five percent (25%) of UNIDES. or that controls UNIDES or controls a foreign dominant carrier in that country. 47 CFR § 63.18(k): Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. 47 CFR § 63.18(l): Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. 47 CFR § 63.18(m): Not Applicable to UNIDES, Inc. 4 | Page

47 CFR § 63.18(n): UNIDES herein certifies that it has not agreed and will not agree in the future to accept any direct or indirect special concessions from a foreign carrier or administration with regards to traffic or revenue flows between the United States and any foreign countries the company is authorized to serve. 47 CFR § 63.18(o): UNIDES herein certifies that no party to this application has been denied federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. CONCLUSION In conclusion of the foregoing, Applicant UNIDES, Inc. herein certifies that all of the information in this application is accurate and correct. For these reasons, respectfully requests that the Commission grant this application under applicable streamline processing. Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Jose Mercado /s/ Name: Mr. Jose Mercado Title: President of UNIDES, Inc. By and through their Attorney: /s/_ Edward A. Maldonado__/s/ Edward A. Maldonado, Esq. MALDONADO LAW GROUP 2850 Douglas Road Suite 303, Coral Gables FL 33134 Tel: 305-477-7580 Fax: 305-477-7504 Toll-Free: 1+ (877) 245-6326 www.maldonado-group.com 5 | Page


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