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	Press Statement of FCC Chairman William E. Kennard On 700 MHz Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking June 22, 2000
	The Commission has adopted rules and sought comment on potential actions intended to promote the advancement of many new exciting services including the next generation of wireless and digital television services. These actions will provide more certainty to parties preparing to bid for this spectrum as well as encourage development of this valuable spectrum in a manner that best serves the needs of consumers. - FCC -