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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2000
 
  NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Meribeth McCarrick 202-418-0654
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STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD

REGARDING U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT DECISION
GRANTING THE FCC'S PETITION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS

Today's decision puts us one step closer to bringing this spectrum to the marketplace so consumers can enjoy next generation wireless services.

We are pleased that the Court has reaffirmed our regulatory role in licensing spectrum as well as our authority to insist upon timely payment as a licensing condition.

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