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. - FCC - 2 2 News media Information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202/418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 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).