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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).

December 22, 1999

Statement of FCC Chairman William E. Kennard on
Second Circuit Decision in FCC v. NextWave


This is a big win for American taxpayers. This decision will allow us to return to the business of getting valuable spectrum quickly into the hands of companies who can provide new wireless service to the American people.

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