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                                                                                                                                      PUBLIC NOTICE
                                                                         
                                        Federal Communications Commission
                                                         1919 M St., N.W.
                                                   Washington, D.C. 20554
                                                                         
                                                               
                                         DA 98-615April 1, 1998

PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON SPRINT'S PETITION FOR
 DECLARATORY RULING REMOVING CONDITIONS IMPOSED AS A RESULT OF
                 FT AND DT INVESTMENT IN SPRINT
                                
                      File No.  ISP-95-002
                                 ISP-96-003  

     On March 25, 1998, Sprint Corporation filed a petition seeking the removal of conditions
imposed upon Sprint because of the investments in Sprint by France Telecom (FT) and Deutsche
Telekom (DT).

     Sprint argues that, in light of entry into force of the World Trade Organization's
Agreement on Basic Telecommunications and the Commission's order implementing U.S. WTO
obligations,  the conditions imposed on Sprint are no longer justified.  Sprint specifically requests
that the Commission rescind Sprint's classification as an affiliate of FT and DT.  In addition,
Sprint requests the Commission to eliminate the requirement that Sprint (1) file progress reports
on the German and French telecommunications markets; (2) report any increases in FT's or DT's
ownership interest below 25 percent; (3) file any modification to documents governing the
Sprint/FT/DT transaction; (4) report other foreign ownership greater than one percent; and (5)
conduct periodic review of its stockholders.  As a result, Sprint would be subject to the reporting
requirements set out in the Foreign Participation Order that apply to U.S. carriers that have
business relationships with dominant foreign carriers short of affiliation.     

     Interested parties may file comments regarding this petition no later than April 15, 1998. 
Reply comments may be filed no later than April 22, 1998.  All filings should refer to ISP-95-002
and ISP-96-003.

     In accordance with Section 1.51(c) of the Commission's Rules, an original and four copies
of all pleadings must be filed with the Secretary, FCC, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20554.  In addition, a copy of each pleading must be filed with: (1) International Transcription
Services, Inc. (ITS, Inc.), the Commission's duplicating contractor, at its office at 1231 20th
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20036; and (2) the International Reference Room, International
Bureau, Room 102, 2000 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20554.  

     For further information, contact Laura B. Sherman, Telecommunications Division,
International Bureau, (202) 418-1470.