PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                 DA 97-1969

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                                   Released:  September 12 , 1997


         EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY GRANTED


     Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 1997, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted
an extension of Special Temporary Authority to MobileMedia Paging Inc., to operate its facilities under call
sign WPFQ440 at Vestavia Hills, Alabama.  Pursuant to  Section 309(f) of the Communications Act of 1934,
as amended, 47 U.S.C.  309(f), as implemented by Section 90.145 of the Commission rules, 47 C.F.R. 
90.145, extraordinary circumstances warrant an extension of Special Temporary Authority.  The extension
of Special Temporary Authority would serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity, by preserving
the continuity of service to subscribers.  See La Star Cellular Telephone Co., 4 FCC Rcd 3777 (1989, aff'd
sub nom., La Star Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 899 F.2d 1233 (D.C. Cir. 1990).  Accordingly, this
extension of Special Temporary Authority is granted for one hundred and eighty days and without prejudice
to any enforcement-related action that the Commission deems appropriate.  This authorization is hereby
specifically conditioned upon the outcome of any decision in the proceeding in WT Docket 97-115.

     
Action by the Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.



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