Public Notices

11/20/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-2343)
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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.
11/6/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-2270)
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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.
9/18/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1897)
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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.
7/2/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1340)
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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)
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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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Erratum issued on 6/18/98.Above Excel files, Attachments A and C, have been corrected: pdf
6/3/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1051)
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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.
Attachment A: pdf
5/29/1998
ERRATUM (DA 98-1022)
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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.
5/27/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-1006)
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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).
5/18/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-947)
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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.
5/18/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-946)
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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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3/23/1998
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 98-547)
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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.
Attachment A: pdf

Orders

4/5/1999
SECOND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 99-66)
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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.
4/2/1999
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (FCC 99-62)
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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.
Commissioners Furchtgott-Roth and Tristani dissenting and issuing a joint statement: pdf
10/29/1998
ORDER (FCC 98-290)
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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.
8/19/1998
FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 98-176)
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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.
8/6/1998
ORDER (DA 98-1573)
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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.
6/1/1998
ORDER (FCC 98-104)
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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.
5/18/1998
ORDER (DA 98-921)
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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.
3/24/1998
ORDER (FCC 98-46)
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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.
2/24/1998
ORDER (FCC 98-28)
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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.
1/7/1998
ORDER (FCC 98-2)
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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.
1/6/1998
ERRATUM (DA 98-12)
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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)..
10/16/1997
SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 97-342)
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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.
10/16/1997
SECOND REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING (FCC 97-342)
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In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees
In the Second Report and Order, the Commission reinstates installment payments for PCS C and F block licensees, and adopts a menu of 3 options regarding installment payment financing for C block licensees. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, the Commission 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.

Letters

7/31/1998
LETTER (DA 98-1526)
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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.
7/31/1998
LETTER (DA 98-1525)
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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.
7/31/1998
LETTER (DA 98-1524)
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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
7/31/1998
LETTER (DA 98-1523)
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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.

News

2/24/1998
NEWS
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Commission Changes Date for C Block Licensees to Elect Payment Option.
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Ness: text
9/25/1997
NEWS
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FCC Adopts Menu Of Options For Modifying C Block Payments; Seeks Comment On Implementation Of Options.
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