PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 ______________________________________________________________________________ News media information (202) 418-0500. Recorded listing of releases and texts (202) 418-2222. DA 96-2177 December 23, 1996 Payment Instructions for C Block Licensees Conditionally Granted on September 17, 1996 First Payment Due - December 31, 1996 On September 17, 1996, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau conditionally granted certain broadband Personal Communications Services C block licenses. Typically, payment instructions for these installment payment accounts would be included in a separate mailing from the U.S. Treasury Department, our servicing agent, once the note and security agreements had been returned and reviewed; however, due to the impending December 31, 1996 payment due date, the Treasury Department will be conducting a separate mailing to all of the above-referenced licensees with payment instructions. The above-referenced instructions are also attached. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to William Koch or Linwood Jenkins, Billings and Collections Branch, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418-1995 or A. Jerome Fowlkes, Auctions Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418-0660. Action by Chief, Auctions Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. December 23, 1996 Dear Licensee: The purpose of this letter is to explain the two new procedures for making auction installment payments. The United States Department of Treasury has recommended that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) use the electronic fund transfer program to collect amounts due as a result of installment payments. Therefore, in concert with Mellon Bank, we have designed the following two payment methods for your use: 1) The first method of payment is the Auction Installment Payment program or AIP (see Attachment A). With the AIP program you simply call Mellon's toll- free telephone number or input your payment via a computer terminal. You will also need to complete the enclosed "Masterfile Maintenance Form" and return it promptly to the address indicated at the bottom of the form. 2) The second method of payment is the Automated Clearing House credit program or CCD+ (see Attachment B). With the CCD+ program you will need to allow adequate time for your financial institution to develop a system that will enable you to submit CCD+ payments to the FCC. Both methods of payment have been designed to be user friendly. In the future you must select one of the above payment methods. Regardless of the method you choose your first installment payment is due December 31, 1996. All subsequent installment payments will be made as indicated on the attached schedule. Due to the time limitation, you are permitted to make your initial installment payment by cashier's check or wire transfer. Below are those instructions on making payment. Paying by Cashier's Check Each cashier's check and corresponding FCC Remittance Advice (Form 159) must be in an individual envelope and specifically addressed to: Mellon Bank, P.O. Box #358850, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5850, Attn: Auction Installment Payment. If delivering an auction payment in person or by courier, the check and FCC Remittance Advice (Form 159) must be delivered to Mellon Bank, Three Mellon Bank Center, 525 William Penn Way, 27th Floor, Room 153-2713, Pittsburgh, PA 15259-0001, (Attn: Wholesale Lockbox Shift Supervisor). Paying by Wire Transfer If making an auction payment by wire transfer, fax a completed FCC Remittance Advice (Form 159) to Mellon Bank at (412) 236-5702 at least one hour before placing the order for the wire transfer. On the cover sheet of the fax indicate "Wire Transfer - Auction Payment for Auction Event #5". When wiring funds, please give your bank the following information: ABA Routing Number: 043000261; Receiving Bank: Mellon Pittsburgh; BNF: FCC/AC--9116106; OBI Field: (Skip one space between each information item) "AUCTIONPAY"; FCC ACCOUNT NO. (Exactly as on Form 159, Block #1); PAYOR NAME (Exactly as on Form 159, Block #3); PAYMENT TYPE CODE "AWHI" (Exactly as on Form 159, Block #14); FCC CODE 1 "5" (Exactly as on Form 159, Block #17, indicating Auciton No. 5); FCC CODE 2 License Number (Exactly as on Form 159, Block #18). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact William Koch of my staff at (202) 418-1995. Sincerely, Linwood Jenkins, Acting Chief Billings and Collections Branch Enclosures