Auction 5: Broadband PCS C Block

This Public Notice identifies applicants who have been found qualified to bid in the auction for 493 Basic Trading Area (“BTA”) licenses to provide Broadband Personal Communications Services (“PCS”) in the 1895-1910 MHz and the 1975-1990 MHz bands, scheduled to begin December 18, 1995. This Notice also provides bidding instructions and other important information regarding the auction.

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Procedures

Bidder Information Package For Auction 5

Supplemental Bidder Information Package and Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) Bidder Information Package
Table of Contents, I. Introduction, II. Auction Procedures, terms and Conditions: pdf
III. Electronic Filing and Remote Access Instructions, Software Order Form and Seminar Reg., IV. FCC Forms and Instructions: pdf
V. Sixth Report and Order and Amended FCC Rules: pdf
Table of Contents, I. Introduction: pdf
II. Auction Procedures, Terms and Conditions: pdf
III. Electronic Filing and Remote Access Instructions, FCC Seminar Workshop Info: pdf
IV. FCC Forms, Organizational Guidelines & Checklist: pdf - pdf
V. Selected FCC Auction Rules & Partial Bibliography: pdf (A) - pdf (B) - pdf (C) - pdf (D) - pdf (E)

6/10/2013

ORDER (DA 13-1341)

Club 42 CM Limited Partnership

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3/22/2012

LETTER (DA 12-442)

Final Default Obligation for Auction 5, Longstreet Communications International, Inc.

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5/11/2011

LETTER (DA 11-850)

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

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Fact Sheet

Date:

Auction 5 began on 12/18/1995 and closed on 5/6/1996.

Round 184. (See PN DA 96-716)

Licenses:

493 licenses. One in each of 493 Basic Trading Areas (BTAs)
(See Basic Trading Area (BTA) map (pdf))

Spectrum:

1895-1910; 1975-1990 MHz

Bandwidth:

Block C - 30.0 MHz ea. (2 x 15 MHz paired) in 493 BTA's
Total bandwidth: 30.0 MHz (30,000 kHz)
See PCS Bandplan (pdf)

Winning Bidders:

89 small business bidders won 493 licenses

Rounds:

184

Qualified Bidders:

255

Licenses Won:

493

Total Licenses:

493

Net Bids:

$10,071,708,842

Gross Bids:

$13,428,945,122

General information and associated licensing parameters are provided below. Public Notices provide specific information regarding this auction. This fact sheet includes:

Key Dates
Licenses Offered
Permissible Operations
License Period
Installment Payments
Bidding Credits

Key Dates

Event	Date
Pre-Auction Seminar	11/29/1995
Form 175 (Short Form) Application Filing Deadline	11/6/1995; 5:30 pm ET
Upfront Payments Deadline (Cashiers Check)	12/1/1995; 11:59 pm ET
Upfront Payments Deadline (Wire Transfer)	12/1/1995; 3:00 pm ET
Orders for Remote Bidding Software	12/8/1995
Auction Start	12/18/1995
Auction Closed	5/6/1996

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8/31/2001

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 01-2045)

WTB Announces the Return to Active Status of Licenses to Nextwave Personal Communications Inc. and Nextwave Power Partners Inc., Subject to the Outcome of Ongoing Litigation

This Public Notice announces WTB will update its licensing records to reflect the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's mandate.

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6/29/2001

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 01-1501)

WTB Reminds Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees of Five-Year Construction Benchmark

This Public Notice reminds Broadband PCS licensees they are required to notify the Bureau as to whether or not they have met their five-year construction benchmarks.

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3/13/2000

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 00-570)

WTB Grants Consent to Assign C and F Block Broadband PCS Licenses

This Public Notice approves applications requesting Commission consent to assign licenses. The Commission approves these assignments because we find they are in the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

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2/24/2000

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 00-368)

Commission Seeks Comment on Airadigm Communications Inc.'s Contingent Emergency Petition for Reinstatement or in the Alternative for Waiver

This Public Notice seeks comment on Airadigm's Contingent Emergency Petition for Reinstatement or in the Alternative for Waiver.

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11/20/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-2343)

Wireless Telecommmunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Reconsideration

This Public Notice seeks comment on SouthEast Telephone, Inc.'s November 4, 1998 request for consideration of the Commission's October 29, 1998, Order, which denied requests for waiver of the October 29, 1998, deadline for late payments filed by several broadband PCS C and F block licensees.

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11/6/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-2270)

WTB Dismisses C.H. PCS, Inc. Applications for Auction Event No. 5

This Public Notice dismissed seven of C.H. PCS, Inc. long-form applications for failure to submit timely down payments for the licenses.

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9/18/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1897)

WTB Provides Guidance on Grace Period and Installment Payment Rules

This Public Notice provides guidance to licensees participating in installment payment programs regarding the revised Part 1 rules governing grace periods and installment payments.

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7/2/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1340)

WTB Announces Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C Block Unconditional Elections

This Public Notice announces the status of those elections made by PCS C block licensees that were given an opportunity to resubmit their June 8, 1998, elections without any conditions attached. Also contained in the Public Notice is a listing of the spectrum available for reauction at this time.

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6/16/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1168)

WTB Announces Broadband Personal Communications Services C Block Elections

This Public Notice announces the elections made by Broadband PCS C block licensees as required by the Second Report and Order (rel. October 16, 1997) and Order on Reconsideration.

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6/3/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1051)

U.S. Department of Justice Approves Debt Forgiveness Personal Communications Service (PCS) C Block

The Department of Justice has authorized the reduction of debt owed to the United States by all C Block licensees who make elections on June 8, 1998.

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5/29/1998

ERRATUM (DA 98-1022)

Erratum to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order Concerning the Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C and F Block Installment Payment Plans

This erratum corrects one of the answers given in the Public Notice released on May 18, 1998.

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5/27/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1006)

Electronic Election Procedures for the Broadband Personal Communications Service (PCS) C Block Installment Payment Plans

This Public Notice contains specific directions regarding the electronic filing of Election Notices through the FCC's Universal Licensing System (ULS).

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5/18/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-947)

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order Concerning the Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C and F Block Installment Payment Planss

This Public Notice provides guidance on several issues concerning the modification of Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C and F Block Installment Payment Plans.

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See Erratum DA 98-1022 for corrections

5/18/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-946)

Implementation Procedures for the Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order Concerning the Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C and F Black Installment Payment Plans

This Public Notice announces procedures for PCS Block C elections.

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4/17/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-741)

WTB Announces June 8, 1998 Election Date For Broadcast PCS C Block Licensees

This Public Notice announces, pursuant to the Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order (Reconsideration Order) announces that the Election Date for Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) is June 8, 1998.

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3/23/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-547)

Commission Staff Requests Submission of Superior Alternatives to Proposed Agreement to Resolve Pocket Communications Bankruptcy

The Commission staff, in coordination with the Department of Justice, Civil Division, expects to recommend a proposed transaction that would resolve the Pocket Communications bankruptcy proceeding. This Public Notice begins the process for receiving alternative proposals and evaluating whether a better alternative is constituted for the United States.

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6/27/1997

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-1356)

Agenda for Public Forum Regarding Broadband PCS C and F Block Installment Payment Issues

This Public Notices gives a brief overview of the agenda for the public forum scheduled for Monday, June 30, 1997.

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6/17/1997

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-1267)

Commission to Hold Public Forum Regarding Broadband PCS C and F Block Installment Payment Issues

The WTB will host a public forum on June 30, 1997 in the Commission Meeting Room (856), 1919 M Street, N.W., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to discuss broadband PCS C and F block installment payment issues and proposed alternative financing arrangements raised in a Public Notices released June 2, 1997.

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6/2/1997

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-679)

WTB Seeks Comment on Broadband PCS C and F Block Installment Payment Issues

This Public Notice seek comments on Broadband PCS C and F Block Installment Payment issues in response to requests from several PCS licensees asking the Commission to modify the payment frequency for broadband PCS C and F block licensees from quarterly to annual installments.

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6/2/1997

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-1152)

Comment Requested on 7 Percent Interest Rate Imposed on C Block Installment Payment Plan Notes

This Public Notice requests comment on several requests for waiver of the 7 percent interest rate imposed on C Block installment payment plan notes.

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12/23/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-2177)

Payment Instructions for C Block Licensees Conditionally Granted on September 17, 1996

This Public Notice announces the WTB conditionally granted certain broadband Personal Communications Services C block licenses.

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11/26/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-1998)

Revised Security Agreement Issued for C Block Auction Winners

This Public Notice announces a December 18, 1996 deadline for C block licencees' return of security agreements and notes.

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11/20/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-1937)

New Promissory Note and Security Agreement Issued for C Block Auction Winners

This Public Notice changes the deadline for C block licensees' submission of promissory notes and security agreements from Nov. 30 (a Saturday) to Dec. 2 (the following Monday).

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10/18/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-1692)

Pleading Cycle Established for Waivers of Down Payment Rules in the Broadband Personal Communication Services C Block, 900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio, and Multipoint Distribution Service Auctions

This Public Notice seeks comment on all aspects of each specific waiver request presented in this notice.

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7/25/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE

FCC Electronic Filing/Application Review Software For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Now Available

This Public Notice announces the latest version of the FCC electronic filing and application review software is now available which will allow filings for Personal Communications Services (PCS).

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7/17/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (CW 96-12)

Broadband Personal Communications Services Entrepreneurs' C Block Service Information (Major Amendments)

This Public Notice lists the applications for licenses on the C block in the 2GHz band for Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) that are accepted for filing.

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7/11/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (CW 96-10)

Broadband Personal Communications Services Entrepreneurs' C Block Service Information (Major Amendments)

This Public Notice lists the amended Broadband PCS applications accepted for filing.

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5/31/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (CW 96-5)

Broadband Personal Communications Services Entrepreneurs' C Block Service Information

This Public Notice announces the FCC Form 600 applications for Basic Trading Area (BTA) licenses on the C Block in the 2 GHz band for Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) listed in Attachment A are accepted for filing.

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5/30/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-872)

18 Defaulted PCS Licenses to be Reauctioned, Reauction to Begin July 3rd

This Public Notice announces the reauction of the 18 broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) Entrepreneurs' Block licenses on which the required down payments were not received from the winning bidders by May 15, 1996 (which was the deadline for such payments.)

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5/24/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-838)

WTB announces Commencement of the Voluntary Negotiation Period for 2GHz Microwave in Cumbents Operating in the Broadband PCS "C" Block

WTB announces voluntary negotiation period for 2 GHz frequencies allocated to Broadband PCS.

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5/8/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-716)

Entrepreneurs' C Block Auction Closes

FCC Announces Winning Bidders in the Auction of 493 Licenses to Provide Broadband PCS in Basic Trading Areas

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4/15/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE

C Block Bidders Reminded to Consider Distinctions Between Debt and Equity For Foreign Ownership and Broadband PCS Auction Rules

The WTB ("Bureau") encourages all C Block bidders to revisit Commission precedent concerning treatment of debt integrity.

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4/4/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-481)

WTB Will Strictly Enforce Default Payment Rules

This Public Notice reminds bidders that the Commission's rules concerning default payments will be strictly enforced in all auctions.

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2/7/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-146)

Reminder For Auction Participants: Exercise Caution in Submitting Bids and Make Use of Available Resources

This Public Notice serves as a reminder to participants in the ongoing FCC spectrum auctions -- and for applicants in future auctions -- that authorized bidders should be careful and verify their bids prior to submission to avoid mistakes.

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2/7/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-145)

Comment Sought on Requests to Waive Bid Withdrawl Payments and General Enforcement Guidelines

The WTB seeks comment on waivers requested by MAP Wireless, PCS 2000 in Broadband PCS C Block Auction waiver requested by Atlanta Trunking in 900 MHz SMR Auction.

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1/23/1996

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 96-60)

Commission Announces Availability of Auction Tracking Software

This Public Notice announces a software tool for tracking the progress of the FCC's PCS C-Block auction will be made available to the public on January 23, 1996.

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12/8/1995

PUBLIC NOTICE (AUC-95-05)

Qualified Bidders and Bidding Instructions for December 18, 1995 Broadband PCS C block Auction

This Public Notice identifies applicants who have been found qualified to bid in the auction for 493 Basic Trading Area (BTA) licenses to provide Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the 1895-1910 MHz and the 1975-1990 MHz bands, scheduled to begin December 18, 1995. This Notice also provides bidding instructions and other important information regarding the auction.

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10/26/1995

PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 95-2244)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Clarifies Spectrum Auction Anti-Collusion Rules

This Public Notice provides guidance regarding the Commission's anti-collusion rules, is meant to serve as a guideline for all auctions.

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1/11/1995

PUBLIC NOTICE

Auction Division Denies Waiver Requests Submitted By C Block Applicants

The WTB issued five letters denying waiver requests submitted by Broadband PCS C Block auction applicants.

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1/4/1995

PUBLIC NOTICE (PNWL 95-1)

Notice Of Amendments To Form 175 Filed With The FCC Broadband (PCS) Licenses For Public Inspection

This Public Notice announces for public inspection amendments to Form 175 from the Broadband personal communications services (PCS) licenses.

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11/4/1994

PUBLIC NOTICE (FCC 94-283)

Commission Announces That Mutually Exclusive "Short-Form" Applications (Form 175) To Participate In Competitive Bidding Process (Auctions) Are Treated As Exempt For Ex Parte Purpose.

In the Second Report and Order in PP Docket No. 93-253, 9 FCC Rcd 2348 (1994), recon. Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 94-215 (released August 15, 1994), the Commission adopted general rules to implement the authority conferred in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to employ competitive bidding ("auction") procedures to choose among mutually exclusive applications for initial licenses.

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10/20/1994

PUBLIC NOTICE (PNWL 94-21)

Answers To Questions Concerning Broadband PCS Auctions

This Public Notice provides guidance to prospective bidders on broadband PCS licenses.

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3/22/2012

LETTER (DA 12-442)

Final Default Obligation for Auction 5, Longstreet Communications International, Inc.

Assessed a final default payment obligation as computed in Attachment A to Longstreet Communications International, Inc.

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5/11/2011

LETTER (DA 11-850)

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Granted the Withdrawal Request Filed by TDS. Dismissed TDI's Application for Review with Prejudice.

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3/15/2002

LETTER (DA 02-624)

Letter to Mountain Solutions Ltd., Inc., Emergency Motion for Stay of Auctions and Industry Analysis Division Letter Order dated October 17, 2001

This letter grants in part the November 1, 2001, Emergency Motion for Stay filed by Mountain Solutions, Ltd., Inc. on October 17, 2001.

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10/17/2001

LETTER (DA 01-2404)

Letter to Mountain Solutions, Ltd., Inc.

This letter sets forth the final default payment obligations of Mountain Solutions Ltd., Inc. resulting from its failure to remit the required down payment on ten licenses for which it was the successful high bidder in the first broadband Personal Communications Services C block auction ("Auction No. 5").

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9/18/2001

LETTER (DA 01-2175)

Letter to Christine M. Crowe, Esq. of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

This letter responds to the Petition for Declaratory Ruling regarding application of 47 C.F.R. 24.714.

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7/25/2001

LETTER (DA 01-1755)

Letter To: Mr. Lou Ebert of Devon Mobile Communications, L.P.

This letter denies the waiver request of a late payment fee incurred with respect to an installment payment obligation.

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8/7/2000

LETTER (DA 00-1791)

James A. LaBelle Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 21st Century Telesis, Inc. 11415 Sturgen Bay Lane Indianapolis, Indiana 46236

This Letter denies 21st Century a waiver of the installment payment rules or an extension of time.

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9/17/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1888)

Letter dated September 17, 1998, to Cheryl A. Tritt, Esq. and Michael K. Kurtis, Esq. re: Request for Letter Ruling Regarding Application of 47 C.F.R. § 24.709(b)(7)

This letter responds to a request filed on behalf of DiGiPH PCS, Inc. , regarding a proposed modification to a financing arrangement between DiGiPH and its foreign lender.

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7/31/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1526)

Waiver of June 8, 1998 Election Date for PCS C Block Licensees to Resubmit Election with Correction

This letter responds to Anishnabe Communications Enterprise, Inc.'s request for a waiver of the June 8, 1998 payment option election deadline for PCS C block licensees.

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7/31/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1525)

Waiver of June 8, 1998 Election Date for PCS C Block Licensees to Resubmit Election with Correction

This letter responds to ClearComm L.P.'s request for a waiver of the June 8, 1998 payment option election deadline for PCS C block licensees.

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7/31/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1524)

Waiver of June 8, 1998 Election Date for PCS C Block Licensees to Resubmit Election with Correction

This letter responds to OnQue Communications, Inc.'s request for a waiver of the June 8, 1998 payment option election deadline for PCS C block licensees.

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7/31/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1523)

Waiver of June 8, 1998 Election Date for PCS C Block Licensees to Resubmit Election with Correction

This letter responds to TWS, LLC.'s request for a waiver of the June 8, 1998 payment option election deadline for PCS C block licensees.

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6/12/1998

LETTER (DA 98-1074)

Reduction of Bid Withdrawal Payments for License B324

The attached letter, to Mr. Tyrone Brown, Sr. Vice President of ClearComm, L.P., grants the May 19, 1998 request of ClearComm for further reduction of an outstanding bid withdrawal payment assessed during the broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C block auction.

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6/10/2013

ORDER (DA 13-1341)

Club 42 CM Limited Partnership

Dismissed the Alpine Petition and granted the Kaffee Withdrawal Motion.

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1/5/2010

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 10-1)

Alpine PCS, Inc., CommNet Communications Network, Inc., GLH Communications, Inc., Inforum Communications, Inc., Lancaster Communications, Inc., Allen Leeds, TV Communications Network, Inc., Virginia Communications, Inc., Requests for Waiver of the Installment Payment Rules and Reinstatement of Licenses

Denied eight requests seeking reversal of staff-level decisions denying requests for waiver of section 1.2110 of the Commission's installment payment rules.

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2/7/2007

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION (DA 07-594)

In the Matter of GLH Communications, Inc. Request for Waiver of Installment Payment Rules

This Order denies a Petition for Reconsideration filed on behalf of GLH Communications, Inc. ("GLH"), seeking reconsideration of a decision of the former Auctions and Industry Analysis Division.

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1/29/2007

ORDER (DA 07-338)

In the Matter of Alpine PCS, Inc. Request for Waiver of Automatic Cancellation Rule for Auction No. 5 C Block Licenses

The WTB denies Alpine PCS, Inc., request for waiver of the Commission's automatic cancellation rule.

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12/29/2006

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (DA 06-2619)

In the Matter of Applications for Consent to the Assignment of Licenses Pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Communications Act from Urban Comm-North Carolina, Inc., Debtor-in-Possession, to Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless

This MO&O gives consent to the full assignment of six broadband Personal Communications Services licenses and grants to Urban Comm-North Carolina, Inc. a limited waiver of section 1.2111 of the Commission's rules.

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9/19/2006

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (DA 06-1883)

In the Matter of Applications for Assignment of Licenses of Urban Comm-North Carolina, Inc., Debtor-in-Possession, to Cricket Licensee (Reauction), Inc.

This Memorandum Opinion and Order grants to a limited waiver of the full payment provision of Sections 1.2111 and 24.714 of the Commission's rules and a waiver of the timing requirements of Section 24.714 of the Commission's rules.

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2/12/2004

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER (FCC 04-26)

Applications for Consent to the Assignment of Licenses From NextWave Personal Communications, Inc., and NextWave Power Partners, Inc., to Subsidiaries of Cingular Wireless LLC

Granted the applications of several NextWave Personal Communications entities to assign PCS licenses to Cingular Wireless.

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9/23/2003

ORDER (DA 03-2924)

Urban Comm-North Carolina, Inc.; Petition for Reconsideration of Public Notice Announcing Auction of C and F Block PCS Spectrum

Petition for Reconsideration of Public Notice Announcing Auction of C and F Block PCS Spectrum.

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8/8/2003

ORDER (DA 03-2606)

Airadigm Communications, Inc.

Granted the Motion and Dismissed as Moot Airadigm's pending Petition.

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10/17/2001

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (DA 01-2421)

In re Application of ClearComm, L.P. for Consent to Pro Forma Assignment to NewComm Wireless Services, Inc., of C Block Broadband PCS Licenses for BTAs B488 and B489

The Commission grants in part and denies in part a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Centennial Communications Corporation.

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10/12/2001

SECOND MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 01-298)

Southern Communications Systems, Inc. Request for Limited Rule Waiver to Comply with PCS Installment Payment for C Block License in the Cleveland, TN BTA

This MO&O denies Southern's petition seeking further reconsederation of the Commission's denial of its request for waiver of the installment payment rules.

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9/21/2001

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION (FCC 01-259)

Licenses of 21st Century Telesis Joint Venture and 21st Century Bidding Corporation for Facilities in the Broadband Personal Communications Services

This Order on Reconsideration denies a petition seeking reconsideration of a MO&O, in which the Commission affirmed the denial of 21st Century's requests for extension of an installment payment deadline or for a waiver of the installment payment rules and denied 21st Century's motion to file an untimely supplement to its initial petition for reconsideration.

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5/31/2001

ORDER (DA 01-1324)

C.H. PCS, Inc. BTA Numbers B124, B144, B222, B322, B347, B362, B420, and B486 Frequency Block C

This Order sets forth the final default payment obligations of C.H. PCS, Inc (CHPCS), resulting from its failure to remit the required down payment on the licenses for which it was the successful high bidder in two Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C block auctions (Auction No. 5 and Auction No. 10).

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12/21/2000

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 00-433)

Southern Communications Systems, Inc.; Request for Limited Rule Waiver to Comply with PCS Installment Payment for C Block License in the Cleveland, TN BTA

This MO&O affirms the the Commission's waiver order and denies Southern's Petition for reconsiderations.

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12/21/2000

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 00-434)

Licenses of 21st Century Telesis, Inc.; for Facilities in the Broadband Personal Communications Services

This MO&O denies 21st Century's Request for Reconsideration of Auction and Industry Analysis Division's decision denying its request for extension of time to submit installment payments or, in the alternative, waiver of section 1.2110(f) of the Commission's rules.

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9/14/2000

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION (FCC 00-299)

In the Matter of Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding Amendment of Parts 20 and 24 of the Commission's Rules - Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap Amendment of the Commission's Cellular/PCS Cross-Ownership Rule

This Order on Reconsideration address three petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's Fifth Memorandum Opinion and Order in PP Docket No. 93-253. This Order also addresses nine petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96-59 and GN Docket No. 90-314. Finally, this Order reinstates provisions which, in the Competitive Bidding Sixth Report and Order, were inadvertently eliminated from one of the Commission's competitive bidding rules.

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7/11/2000

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 00-243)

In the Matter of BDPCS, Inc. BTA Numbers B008, B036, B055, B089, B110, B133, B149, B261, B298, B331, B347, B358, B391, B395, B407, B413, and B447, Frequency Block C

This MO&O denies an application for review of a default payment order filed by BDPCS, Inc.

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2/29/2000

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION OF THE FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 00-54)

Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licenses

This Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions for reconsideration of a Fourth Report and Order, released August 19, 1998, which modified the rules governing auctions of C block broadband Personal Communications Services spectrum.

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12/29/1999

ORDER (DA 99-3016)

In the Matter of D&E Communications, Inc. Request for Waiver of Sections 24.712, 24.720(b)(1), 1.2111(d), and 24.839(a) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Eligibility to Acquire License as a Small Business

Request for Waiver of Sections 24.712, 24.720(b)(1), 1.2111(d), and 24.839(a) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Eligibility to Acquire License as a Small Business is denied.

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11/2/1999

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 99-319)

In the Matter of National Telecom PCS, Inc. (NatTel); Adopted October 28, 1999 and released November 2, 1999

This Order denies NatTel's Petition for Reconsideration filed July 21, 1997. NatTel requested reconsideration of the Commission's 1997 MO&O affirming the WTB's: (1) rejection of NatTel's Request for Waiver of the Commission's bid withdrawal payment rule; (2) dismissal of NatTel's long-form application (FCC Form 600) for License B-492 (American Samoa); and (3) assessment of a default payment for the B-492 license.

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10/29/1999

ORDER (DA 99-2375)

In the Matter of Southern Communications Systems, Inc. Request for Limited Rule Waiver to Comply with PCS Installment Payment for C Block License in the Cleveland, TN BTA

Southern Communications Systems, Inc., filed a request for waiver of the April 29, 1999 late payment deadline. The request was denied.

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6/16/1999

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 99-1166)

In the Matter of C.H. PCS, Inc. Dismissal of Seven Broadband PCS C-Block Long-Form Applications for Auction Event No. 5

This MO&O denies CHPCS's Petition for Reconsideration of the Bureau's Dismissal Notice which dismissed long-form applications for 7 broadband PCS C block licenses which CHPCS was the winning bidder.

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6/2/1999

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 99-128)

In the Matter of Requests for Waiver of Section 24.711(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules Establishing the Interest Rate on Installment Payments for C Block PCS Licenses; Petitions for Reconsideration of Note and Security Agreement for C Block PCS Licensees

This Order dismisses the Application for Review filed by the "Joint C-Block" Applicants and denies the Application for Review filed by Omnipoint Corporation and Savannah Independent PCS Corporation.

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4/5/1999

ORDER (FCC 99-56)

In the Matter of Additional Information Regarding Broadband PCS Spectrum Included in the Auction Scheduled for March 23, 1999

This Order dismisses the Application for Review and denies the Petition for Extraordinary Relief filed by Gloria Borland Hawaii PCS, Inc. on December 21, 1998, and March 4, 1999, respectively.

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4/5/1999

SECOND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 99-66)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees, Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules -- Competitive Bidding Procedures

This Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order resolves the petitions for reconsideration of the Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order.

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4/2/1999

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 99-62)

In the Matter of Request for Extension of the Commission's Initial Non-Delinquency Period for C and F Block Installment Payment

This MO&O denies the petitions for reconsideration filed by SouthEast Telephone, Inc. and Wireless Ventures, Inc. and it denies SouthEast's Emergency Request.

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Commissioners Furchtgott-Roth and Tristani dissenting and issuing a joint statement: pdf

1/22/1999

ORDER (DA 99-226)

In the Matter of C.H. PCS, Inc., BTA Nos. B124, B144, B222, B322, B362, B420, and B486 Frequency Block C

This Order set forth the default payment obligations and procedures for C.H. PCS, Inc. ("CHPCS"), resulting from its failure to remit the required down payment on the seven licenses for which it was the successful high bidder in the broadband personal communications services (PCS) C block auction, Auction Event No. 5.

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10/29/1998

ORDER (FCC 98-290)

In the Matter of Request for Extension of the Commission's Initial Non-Delinquency Period for C and F Block Installment Payments

The Commission denies several licensees requests seeking waiver of the October 29, 1998, payment deadline for licensees that failed to meet the July 31, 1998, installment payments deadline.

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10/1/1998

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 98-220)

In the Matter of Mountain Solutions Ltd., Inc. Emergency Petition for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Various BTA Markets in the Broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS) C Block Auction

This MO&O denies an Application for Review filed by Mountain Solutions, LTD., Inc. on May 28, 1997, seeking review of a Bureau Order denying an Emergency Petition for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2)

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8/19/1998

FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 98-176)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

This Order resolves the Commission's proposals in its C Block Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making and sets forth the rules that will govern reauction of C block spectrum surrendered to the Commission pursuant to the C Block Second Report and Order and the C Block Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order, as well as any other C block spectrum available for reauction.

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8/6/1998

ORDER (DA 98-1573)

In the Matter of OnQue Communications Request for Recision for Previously Granted Waiver

This Order denies OnQue Communications' request to rescind its Motion for Waiver.

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6/12/1998

ORDER (DA 98-1081)

In the Matter of ClearComm, L.P. Request for Waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 24.704(a)(1); ClearComm, L.P. Bid Withdrawal Payment for License B332 (Omaha, NE)

This Order grants ClearComm's request for dismissal of its Application for Review, and dismisses with prejudice ClearComm's Request for Waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 24.704(a)(1).

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6/1/1998

ORDER (FCC 98-104)

In the Matter of Petition for NextWave Telecom, Inc. for Stay of the June 8, 1998, Personal Communications services C Block Election Date

The attached Order denies the Petition for Stay filed by NextWave Telecom, Inc. on May 22, 1998, which seeks to stay the C Block Election date of June 8, 1998.

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5/18/1998

ORDER (DA 98-921)

Interest Rate on Installment Payments for C Block PCS Licensees

Request for waiver of the Commission's rules imposing a 7 percent interest rate on eligible broadband PCS C block licensees is denied.

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3/24/1998

ORDER (FCC 98-46)

Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order, In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

This Order grants in part and denies in part the petitions for reconsideration filed in response to the rulings in the Second Report and Order adopted on September 25, 1997.

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2/24/1998

ORDER (FCC 98-28)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

The attached Order, moves the March 31, 1998 payment deadline for both C and F block licensees to a date that is at least 30 days after the revised election date. The specific dates for election and payment resumption will be set forth in a Public Notice issued under delegated authority by the WTB.

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1/7/1998

ORDER (FCC 98-2)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

The attached Order changes the date for C block licensees to file a written election notice, in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Second Report and Order, to February 26, 1998 and announces a September 29 Auction date.

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1/6/1998

ERRATUM (DA 98-12)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

This erratum corrects paragraph six on page four of the Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, WT Docket No. 97-82, FCC 97-342 (rel. October 16, 1997)..

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12/24/1997

ORDER (DA 97-2707)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

This Order denies the motion filed by Antigone Communications Limtied Partnership and PCS Devco, Inc. for an extension of time to file oppositions to petitions for reconsideration of the Second Report and Order released October 16, 1997 by the Commission.

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12/24/1997

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 97-417)

In the Matter of Carolina PCS I Limited Partnership Request for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules Regarding BTA Nos. B016, B072, B091, B147, B177, B178, B312, B335, and B436, Frequency Block C

This MO & O concludes that the Carolina PCS I Limited Partnership ("CPCSI") Application for Review should be granted and that CPCSI is entitled to a partial waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's rules.

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10/29/1997

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 97-306)

In the Matter of Reauction of Defaulted PCS C Block Licenses Emergency Application for Review of Mountain Solutions, Ltd., Inc.

On June 11, 1996, Mountain Solutions, Ltd., Inc. ("Mountain Solutions") filed an Emergency Application for Review of the Bureau's decision to reauction 18 defaulted broadband PCS C Block licenses for which the winning bidders failed to submit timely initial down payments. The Commission agrees with the Bureau in it's decision to reauction the 18 licensees thus denying Mountain Solutions request.

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10/16/1997

SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 97-342)

In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees

This Second Report and Order reinstates installment payments for PCS C and F block licensees, effective March 31, 1998, and adopts a menu of 3 options regarding installment payment financing for C block licensees. The Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making seeks comment on proposed rules and procedures for the reauction of any licenses surrendered to the Commission pursuant to the menu of options adopted in the Second Report and Order.

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See Erratum

9/29/1997

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 97-300)

In the Matter of BDPCS, Inc. Emergency Petition for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules

This Memorandum Opinion and Order grants in part and denies in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by BDPCS, Inc. on February 5, 1997.

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6/2/1997

ORDER (FCC 97-1153)

In the Matter of Petitions for Reconsideration of Note and Security Agreement for C Block PCS Licensees

This Order dismisses as untimely 3 petitions for reconsideration of the C Block PCS Note and Security Agreement.

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5/21/1997

ORDER (FCC 97-1066)

In the Matter of BDPCS, Inc. BTA Nos. B008, B036, B055, B089, B110, B133, B149, B261, B298, B331, B347, B358, B391, B395, B407, B413, and B447, Frequency Block C

This Order denies a Petition for Reconsideration filed by BDPCS, Inc., seeking reconsideration of an Order that assessed BDPCS a default payment.

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5/6/1997

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC97-154)

In the Matter of Atlanta Trunking Associates, Inc. and MAP Wireless, L.L.C. Petition for Reconsideration of Bid Withdrawal Payment Georgia Independent PCS Corporation Application for Review of Request to Waive Bid Withdrawal Payment Provision

This MO & O grants a complete waiver of the Commission's bid withdrawal payment provisions to MAP Wireless, LLC for an erroneous bid submitted in the 900 MHz SMR auction and to Atlanta Trunking Associates and Georgia Independent PCS Corp. for erroneous bids submitted during the C block PCS auction.

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4/28/1997

ORDER (DA 97-891)

In the Matter of Mountain Solutions LTD, Inc. Request for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Market Nos. B053, B168, B172, B187, B188, B224, B247, B275, B366, and B381

This Order denies the Emergency Petition for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's rules and associated Motion to Enter into Consent Decree, filed by Moutain Solutions.

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4/28/1997

ORDER (DA 97-890)

In the Matter of Carolina PCS I Limited Partnership Request for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Market Nos. B016, B072, B091, B147, B177, B178, B312, B335, and B436

This Order denies the Petitions for Wavier of Section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's rules filed by Carolina PCS I Limited Partnership.

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3/31/1997

ORDER (DA 97-649)

Installment Payments for PCS Licenses

This Order suspends, until further notice, installment payments for C block broadband PCS licenses. F block licenses that are issued during the suspension period will be treated similarly.

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1/6/1997

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 96-498)

Emergency Petition for Waiver of Section 24.711(a)92) of the Commission's Rules

This MO&O denies BDPCS, Inc.'s emergency petition for waiver of section 24.711(a)(2) of the Commission's rules.

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12/20/1996

ORDER (DA 96-2156)

PCS 2000, L.P., Request for Waiver of Section 24.704(a)(1)

This Order reduces PCS 2000, L.P.'s "fat finger" bid withdrawal payment from the C block auction to $3,273,374. In addition, the Order assesses a payment of $1,257,711 for another bid withdrawal, for which PCS 2000 did not file a request for reduction.

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11/12/1996

ORDER (DA 96-1877)

In the Matter of National Telecom PCS, Inc., BTA Nos. B114, B476, and B492 Frequency Block C

This Order sets forth the default payment and withdrawal payment obligations and procedures for National Telecom PCS, Inc., resulting from its failure to remit payment to cover both the required down payment on the license which it was the highbidder and bid withdrawal payments for two licenses in the Broadband Personal Communications Services C Block auction.

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Attachment A: xls

10/28/1996

ORDER (DA 96-1768)

In the Matter of BDPCS, Inc., BTA Nos. B008, B036, B055, B089, B110, B133, B149, B261, B298, B331, B347, B358, B391, B395, B407, B413, and B447, Frequency Block C

This Order sets forth the default payment obligations and procedures for BDPCS, Inc. ("BDPCS"), resulting from its failure to remit the required down payment on the licenses for which it was the successful high bidder in the Broadband Personal Communications Services ("PCS") C Block auction.

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Attachment A: xls

7/26/1996

ORDER (DA 96-1203)

In the Matter of North Coast Mobile Communications, Inc.

This Order dismisses NextWave Telecom Inc.'s Petition requesting that the Commission initiate an evidentiary hearing to determine whether there are substantial and material questions of fact relating to the ownership and control of North Coast Mobile Communications, Inc.

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6/28/1996

ORDER

Emergency Motion For Stay of Mountain Solutions, Ltd., Inc.

This Order denies a Stay Request filed by Mountain Solutions, Ltd, Inc. seeking to stay the reauction of two broadband PCS C Block licenses (BTA's B089 and B149).

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5/30/1996

ORDER (DA 96-873)

In the Matter of National Telecom PCS, Inc. Request for Waiver of Bid Withdrawal Payment

This Order denies National Telecom PCS, Inc.'s Request for Waiver of the Commission's Rules governing payments for withdrawn bids for the broadband PCS C Block auction.

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5/30/1996

ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION (DA 96-874)

Order denies the Petition for Reconsideration

This Order denies the Petition for Reconsideration of an Order issued by the WTB denying BDPCS's Emergency Petition for Waiver governing PCS cellular cross-ownership and spectrum cap.

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5/8/1996

ORDER (DA 96-705)

Order Request for Waiver denied

This Order grants the Request for Waiver regarding the requirement that gross revenues and total assets figures on the long-form application be evidenced by audited financial statements.

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5/6/1996

ORDER (DA 96-706)

In the Matter of Georgia Independent PCS Corporation Request to Waive Bid Withdrawal Payment Provision

This Order resolves Georgia Independent PCS Corporation's Request for Waiver of the Commission's rules governing bid withdrawal payments.

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12/20/1995

ORDER (DA 95-2496)

In the Matter of Request of Radiofone, Inc. for a Stay of the C Block Broadband PCS Auction and Associated Rules

In this Order, the Commission denies Radiofone, Inc.'s "Emergency Request for Stay" of the C block broadband Personal Communications Services ("PCS") auction and the Commission's rules concerning the eligibility of cellular licensees to obtain 30 MHz PCS licenses in the same area where they already have 25 MHz cellular licenses.

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7/18/1995

SIXTH REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 95-301)

In the Matter of Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding Amendment of the Commission's Cellular PCS Cross-Ownership Rule Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services

This Order modifies the competitive bidding rules for the "C Block" of Personal Communications Services in the 2 GHz band.

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11/23/1994

FIFTH MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 94-285)

In the Matter of Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding

This Fifth Memorandum Opinion and Order resolves issues associated with our entrepreneurs' block rules, as well as other provisions we established to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies and businesses owned by minorities and women (collectively termed "designated entities") have meaningful opportunities to participate in the provision of broadband PCS.

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10/19/1994

FOURTH MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 94-264)

Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding, PP Docket No. 93-253, 9 FCC Rcd 6858, 6866-6869 ¶¶ 47-60

This Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order resolves petitions for reconsideration or clarification of our rules governing the methodology and procedure for auctions to provide personal communications services in the 2 GHz band (called "broadband PCS").

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7/15/1994

FIFTH REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 94-178)