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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                             )                               
     In the Matter of                                                        
                                             )                               
     Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc.,           File Nos. EB-07-SE-145 and  
                                             )   EB-07-SE-146                
     Litchfield County Cellular, Inc.                                        
     d/b/a Ramcell of                        )   NAL/Acct. No. 200732100041  
                                                                             
     Kentucky, and Litchfield County         )   FRN: 0001801307             
     Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of                                         
     Oregon                                  )                               
                                                                             
                                             )                               


                                     ORDER

   Adopted:  August 7, 2007  Released: August 7, 2007

   By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal
       Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission") and Cellular
       Phone of Kentucky, Inc., Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a
       Ramcell of Kentucky, and Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a
       Ramcell of Oregon ("Ramcell Licensees"). The Consent Decree terminates
       the Bureau's investigations into the Ramcell Licensees' compliance
       with the Enhanced 911 requirements set forth in Section
       20.18(g)(1)(i)-(v) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and the
       hearing aid compatibility requirements for digital wireless handsets
       set forth in Section 20.19(c)(2) of the Rules.

    2. The Enforcement Bureau and the Ramcell Licensees have negotiated the
       terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve these matters and
       terminate the investigations. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
       hereto and incorporated by reference.

    3. Based on the record before us, we conclude that no substantial or
       material questions of fact exist with respect to this matter as to
       whether the Ramcell Licensees possess the basic qualifications,
       including those related to character, to hold or obtain any FCC
       license or authorization.

    4. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree, we find that the
       public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and
       terminating the investigations.

    5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the Act and
       the authority delegated by Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the
       Commission's rules, that the attached Consent Decree IS ADOPTED.

    6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigatory
       proceedings ARE TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Ramcell Licensees shall make their
       voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury, as specified in
       the Consent Decree, by credit card through the Commission's Debt and
       Credit Management Center at (202) 418-1995, or by mailing a check or
       similar instrument, payable to the order of the Federal Communications
       Commission, to the Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 358340,
       Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8340.  Payment by overnight mail may be sent to 
       Mellon Bank/LB 358340, 500 Ross Street, Room 1540670, Pittsburgh, PA
       15251. Payment by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 043000261,
       receiving bank Mellon Bank, and account number 911-6106. The payment
       should reference NAL/Acct. No. 200732100041 and FRN # 0001801307.

    8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree
       shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt
       requested, to William Sill, Esq., Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLC, 2300 N
       Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20007.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission
   ("Commission"), and Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc. ("CPK"), Litchfield
   County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky ("LCC Kentucky"), and
   Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Oregon ("LCC Oregon")
   (collectively the "Ramcell Licensees"), by their authorized
   representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree regarding Ramcell
   Licensees' compliance with the Enhanced 911 ("E-911") requirements set
   forth in Sections 20.18(g)(1)(i)-(v) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"),
   47 C.F.R. S: 20.18(g)(1)(i)-(v), and the Hearing Aid Compatibility
   requirements set forth in Section 20.19(c)(2) of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S:
   20.19(c)(2).

   I. BACKGROUND

    1. By Memorandum Opinion and Order released April 11, 2007 (the "Wireless
       Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Order"), the Commission denied CPK's
       and LCC Kentucky's petitions for waiver of Section 20.19 of the
       Commission's wireless hearing aid compatibility rules. The Commission
       referred the matter of CPK's and LCC Kentucky's compliance to the
       Enforcement Bureau. CPK and LCC Kentucky timely filed a Petition for
       Reconsideration of the Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Order
       on May 11, 2007, which remains pending.

    2. By Order released May 2, 2007 (the "E911 Waiver Order"), the
       Commission denied in part the Ramcell Licensees' requests for waiver
       of Section 20.18(g)(1)(i)-(v) of the Commission's E-911 rules. The
       Commission referred the matter to the Enforcement Bureau. The Ramcell
       Licensees timely filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the E911
       Waiver Order on June 1, 2007, which remains pending.

    3. On April 30, 2007, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau ("WTB")
       granted the Ramcell Licensees' applications for consent to assign
       their respective Part 22 cellular and other licenses to Cellco
       Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (the "Applications").

   II. DEFINITIONS

    4. For the purposes of this Consent Decree the following definitions
       shall apply:

    a. "Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended U.S.C. S:S: 151
       et seq.;

    b. "Adopting Order" means an order of the Bureau adopting the terms and
       conditions of this Consent Decree;

    c. "Applications" means the Applications for Commission consent to the
       assignment of the Ramcell Licensees' spectrum licenses, File Nos.
       0002962219 and 0002962269.

    d. "Bureau" means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications
       Commission;

    e. "Commission" means the Federal Communications Commission;

    f. "Compliance Plan" means the processes and procedures to be developed
       by Ramcell Licensees to ensure compliance with the Communications Act
       and the Commission's Rules;

    g. "E911 Waiver Order" means Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure
       Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems, Petitions
       for Waiver of Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc., Litchfield County
       Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky, and Litchfield County
       Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Oregon, Order, CC Docket No. 94-102,
       22 FCC Rcd 8927 (2007);

    h. "Effective Date" means the date the Bureau releases the Adopting
       Order;

    i. "Enforcement Proceedings" means the investigations of the alleged Rule
       violations by the Ramcell Licensees referenced in the Wireless Hearing
       Aid Compatibility Waiver Order and the E911 Waiver Order and referred
       to the Enforcement Bureau;

    j. "Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Order" means Section
       68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible
       Telephones, Petitions for Waiver of Section 20.19 of the Commission's
       Rules, Memorandum Opinion and Order, WT Docket No. 01-309, 22 FCC Rcd
       7171 (2007);

    k. "Parties" means the Ramcell Licensees and the Bureau;

    l. "Petitions for Reconsideration" means, collectively, the Petition for
       Reconsideration of Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc. and Litchfield
       County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky, filed May 11, 2007,
       in WT Docket No. 01-309, and the Petition for Reconsideration filed by
       Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc., Litchfield County Cellular, Inc.
       d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky, and Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a
       Ramcell of Oregon, filed June 1, 2007, in CC Docket No. 94-102;

    m. "Ramcell Licensees" means, collectively, Cellular Phone of Kentucky,
       Inc., Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky, and
       Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Oregon; and

    n. "Rules" means the Commission's Rules found in Title 47 of the Code of
       Federal Regulations.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    5. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent Decree shall be
       subject to final approval by the Bureau by incorporation of such
       provisions by reference in the Adopting Order.

    6. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree shall become binding on the
       Parties on the Effective Date. The Ramcell Licensees and the Bureau
       represent and warrant that its signatory is duly authorized to enter
       into this Consent Decree on its behalf. Upon release, the Adopting
       Order and this Consent Decree shall have the same force and effect as
       any other final order of the Commission and any violation of the terms
       or conditions of this Consent Decree shall constitute a violation of a
       Commission order.

    7. The Ramcell Licensees acknowledge that the Bureau has jurisdiction
       over it and the matters contained in this Consent Decree and the
       authority to enter into and adopt this Consent Decree.

    8. The Parties waive any and all rights they may have to seek
       administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or
       to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree
       and the Adopting Order, provided that the Adopting Order adopts the
       Consent Decree without change, addition or modification.

    9. The Ramcell Licensees agree that they will request withdrawal of their
       pending Petitions for Reconsideration within five (5) business days of
       the Effective Date.

   10. The Ramcell Licensees waive any rights they may have under any
       provision of the Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. S: 504 and 47
       C.F.R. S: 1.1501 et seq., relating to the matters discussed in this
       Consent Decree.

   11. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree does not constitute either
       an adjudication on the merits or a factual or legal finding or
       determination of any compliance or noncompliance by the Ramcell
       Licensees with the Act or the Rules. The Parties further agree that
       this Consent Decree is for settlement purposes only and that by
       agreeing to the Consent Decree, the Ramcell Licensees do not admit or
       deny any noncompliance, violation, or liability associated with or
       arising from its acts or omissions involving the Act or the Rules that
       are the subject of this Consent Decree.

   12. In express reliance on the covenants and representations in this
       Consent Decree, the Bureau agrees to terminate the Enforcement
       Proceedings.

   13. The Ramcell Licensees agree that, if the transaction contemplated in
       the Applications is not consummated within 6 months after the
       Effective Date, they will notify, in writing, the Chief, Enforcement
       Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C., and will
       present a draft compliance plan to the Bureau within 15 days
       thereafter.

   14. The Parties acknowledge that this Consent Decree shall constitute a
       final settlement between the Ramcell Licensees and the Bureau
       regarding all matters in the E911 Waiver Order and the Wireless
       Hearing Aid Compatibility Waiver Order relating to the Ramcell
       Licensees and referred to the Enforcement Bureau or otherwise from
       these Enforcement Proceedings. In consideration for termination by the
       Bureau of the Enforcement Proceedings and in accordance with the terms
       of this Consent Decree, the Ramcell Licensees agree to the terms set
       forth herein.

   15. The Bureau agrees that, in the absence of new material evidence, it
       will not entertain, or institute on its own motion, any new
       proceeding, formal or informal, or take any action on its own motion
       against the Ramcell Licensees for possible violations of the Rules
       specified in the E911 Waiver Order and the Wireless Hearing Aid
       Compatibility Waiver Order. The Bureau also agrees that, in the
       absence of new material evidence, it will not initiate or recommend to
       the Commission any new proceeding, formal or informal, against the
       Ramcell Licensees regarding any matter arising from the Enforcement
       Proceedings. The Bureau further agrees that, in the absence of new
       material evidence, the facts developed in the Enforcement Proceedings
       through the Effective Date will not be used by the Bureau to initiate
       on its own motion, or recommend to the Commission, any proceeding,
       formal or informal, or take any action on its own motion against the
       Ramcell Licensees with respect to their basic qualifications to hold
       Commission licenses or authorizations. Nothing in this Consent Decree
       shall prevent the Commission from instituting investigations or
       enforcement proceedings against the Ramcell Licensees in the event of
       any other alleged misconduct that occurs after the Effective Date of
       this Consent Decree that would violate this Consent Decree or that
       would violate any provision of the Act or the Rules.

   16. The Parties agree that each is required to comply with each individual
       condition of this Consent Decree. Each specific condition is a
       separate condition of the Consent Decree as approved. To the extent
       that the Ramcell Licensees fail to satisfy any condition, in the
       absence of Commission alteration of the condition, they will be deemed
       noncompliant and may be subject to possible future enforcement action
       with respect to such failure to satisfy the condition.

   17. The Parties also agree that any provision of this Consent Decree which
       conflicts with any subsequent rule, order of general applicability or
       other decision of general applicability adopted by the Commission will
       be superseded by such Commission rule, order or other decision.

   18. The Ramcell Licensees agree to make a voluntary contribution to the
       United States Treasury in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
       ($25,000) within thirty (30) calendar days of the Effective Date. Such
       contribution shall be made, without further protest or recourse, by
       credit card through the Commission's Debt and Credit Management Center
       at (202) 418-1995, or by mailing a check or similar instrument,
       payable to the order of the Federal Communications Commission, to the
       Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 358340, Pittsburgh, PA
       15251-8340. Payment by overnight mail may be sent to Mellon Bank/LB
       358340, 500 Ross Street, Room 1540670, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. Payment
       by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 043000261, receiving bank
       Mellon Bank, and account number 911-6106. The payment should reference
       NAL/Acct. No. 200732100041 and FRN # 0001801307.

   19. If either Party (or the United States on behalf of the Commission)
       brings a judicial action to enforce the terms of the Adopting Order,
       neither the Ramcell Licensees nor the Commission shall contest the
       continuing validity of the Consent Decree or Adopting Order. The
       Parties agree to comply with, defend and support the validity of this
       Consent Decree and the Adopting Order in any proceeding seeking to
       nullify, void or otherwise modify the Consent Decree or the Adopting
       Order.

   20. The Parties agree that in the event that any court of competent
       jurisdiction renders this Consent Decree invalid, this Consent Decree
       shall become null and void and may not be used in any manner in any
       legal proceeding.

   21. The Parties agree that the requirements of this Consent Decree shall
       expire the earlier of (i) two (2) years after the Effective Date, or
       (ii) when the transaction contemplated in the Applications has been
       consummated and the payment referenced at paragraph 18 have both
       occurred.

   22. This Consent Decree cannot be modified without the advance written
       consent of all of the Parties.

   23. This Consent Decree may be signed in counterparts.

   For: Federal Communications Commission

   Enforcement Bureau

   By: __________________________ ________________________

   Kris Anne Monteith Date

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

   For: Cellular Phone of Kentucky, Inc.

   Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Kentucky

   Litchfield County Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Ramcell of Oregon

   By: __________________________ _________________________

   Kelly Ramsey Date

   Vice President

   47 C.F.R. S: 20.18(g)(1)(i)-(v).

   47 C.F.R. S: 20.19(c)(2).

   47 U.S.C. S: 154(i); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311.

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