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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


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                          )                               
                                                          
                          )   File No. EB-06-SE-381       
     In the Matter of                                     
                          )   NAL/Acct. No. 200732100009  
     Alltel Corporation                                   
                          )   FRN: 0012284394             
                                                          
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                          )                               


                                     ORDER

   Adopted: January 11, 2007 Released: January 11, 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 Alltel
       Corporation ("Alltel"). The Consent Decree terminates the Bureau's
       investigation into whether one of Alltel's indirect wholly-owned
       licensee subsidiaries failed to timely file an application to renew
       its A-Block cellular license, call sign KNKA369, for the Oklahoma
       City, Oklahoma cellular market area in violation of Section 1.949 of
       the Commission's rules, and whether the subsidiary operated the
       station without Commission authorization in violation of Section 301
       of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section
       1.903(a) of the Commission's rules.

    2. The Enforcement Bureau and Alltel have negotiated the terms of a
       Consent Decree that would resolve this matter and terminate the
       investigation. 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 Alltel possesses 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 investigation.

    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
       proceeding IS TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Alltel shall make its 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.

    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 Glenn S. Rabin-Federal Communications Counsel, Alltel,
       601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 720, Washington, D.C. 20004, and to
       Cheryl A. Tritt, Esq., Morrison & Foerster LLP, 2000 Pennsylvania
       Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006-1888.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission
   (the "FCC" or "Commission") and Alltel Corporation ("Alltel"), by their
   authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the
   purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation into whether one of
   Alltel's indirect wholly-owned licensee subsidiaries failed to timely file
   an application to renew its A-Block cellular license, call sign KNKA369,
   for the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma cellular market area in violation of
   Section 1.949 of the Commission's rules, and whether the subsidiary
   operated the station without Commission authorization, in violation of
   Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and
   Section 1.903(a) of the Commission's rules.

   Background

    1. Alltel, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, provides wireless
       services in various regions of the United States. Alltel, through
       Alltel Newco LLC ("Alltel Newco") and other affiliates and
       subsidiaries, holds numerous FCC authorizations to provide wireless
       telecommunications services in the United States.

    2. In April 2005, Alltel acquired the A-Block cellular license, call sign
       KNKA369, for the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma cellular market area (the
       "License") and a related operating unit and subscribers as part of a
       government-ordered divestiture of certain commercial mobile radio
       service properties that served as a condition of the approval of the
       merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.
       ("AT&T Wireless").

    3. The 10-year term of the License originally extended through February
       9, 2006, which is reflected in the administrative history of the
       License in the Commission's Universal Licensing System ("ULS"). At the
       request of AT&T Wireless, the prior license holder, the Commission
       accelerated the expiration date by four months to October 1, 2005.

    4. Alltel failed to file an application to renew the License by the
       October 1, 2005 deadline. Alltel immediately informed the Commission
       staff upon discovering the past-due deadline.

    5. On December 20, 2005, Alltel filed an application requesting renewal
       of the License and seeking waiver of Section 1.949 of the rules, which
       provides that a renewal application must be filed by the license
       expiration date.

    6. Contemporaneously with the renewal application, Alltel also filed a
       request for special temporary authority ("STA") to operate the
       License's network facilities during the pendency of the renewal
       application. The Commission granted the STA request on January 18,
       2006 and assigned call sign WQEG235 to the STA. On June 12, 2006, at
       Alltel's request, the Commission granted an extension of the STA until
       December 14, 2006. At Alltel's request, the Commission subsequently
       extended the STA until June 12, 2007.

   Definitions

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

     a. "Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

     b. "Alltel" means Alltel Corporation and any of its affiliates,
        subsidiaries and/or its successors.

     c. "Alltel Newco" means Alltel Newco LLC.

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

     e. "Commission" or "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.

     f. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Bureau releases the
        Adopting Order.

     g. "Investigation" means the investigation into whether Alltel Newco
        failed to timely file an application to renew the License and whether
        it operated the Licensed cellular system without Commission
        authorization.

     h. "License" means the A-Block cellular license, call sign KNKA369, for
        the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma cellular market area.

     i. "Order" or "Adopting Order" means an Order of the Bureau adopting the
        terms and conditions of this Consent Decree without change, addition,
        or modification.

     j. "Parties" means Alltel and the Bureau.

     k. "Plan" means the internal compliance plan to be adopted by Alltel
        that is described in this Consent Decree.

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

     m. "STA" means the special temporary authority granted to Alltel Newco,
        call sign WQEG235.

   Terms of Agreement

    8. Alltel agrees that the Bureau has jurisdiction over it and the subject
       matter contained in this Consent Decree and the authority to enter
       into and adopt this Consent Decree.

    9. 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.

   10. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent Decree shall
       constitute a final settlement of the Investigation between Alltel and
       the Bureau. In express reliance on the covenants and representations
       contained herein, the Bureau agrees to terminate the Investigation. In
       consideration for the termination of this Investigation and in
       accordance with the terms of this Consent Decree, Alltel agrees to the
       terms, conditions and procedures contained herein.

   11. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree shall become binding on the
       Parties on the Effective Date. 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.

   12. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree does not constitute either
       an adjudication on the merits or a factual or legal finding or
       determination regarding any compliance or noncompliance by Alltel with
       the requirements of the Act or the Commission's rules or orders. The
       Parties agree that this Consent Decree is for settlement purposes only
       and that by agreeing to this Consent Decree, Alltel does not admit or
       deny any noncompliance, violation, or liability associated with or
       arising from its actions or omissions involving the Act or the
       Commission's rules that are the subject of this Consent Decree.

   13. Alltel agrees to make a voluntary contribution to the United States
       Treasury, without further protest or recourse to a trial de novo, in
       the amount of $100,000.00 within thirty (30) calendar days after the
       Effective Date. This voluntary payment does not constitute a fine or
       penalty for, or admission of, a violation of any law. Such
       contribution shall be made 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. 200732100009  and
       FRN # 0012284394.

   14. Alltel agrees to implement, within thirty (30) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, an internal compliance plan (the "Plan") to ensure
       that Alltel satisfies its obligations under the Act and the
       Commission's rules  and orders to timely file renewal applications for
       its wireless licenses. The Plan will include the following components:

         a. Designated Contact.  Alltel will assign the vice president for
            network operations central responsibility to oversee Alltel's
            compliance with  the  Plan and to ensure the timely filing of
            applications to renew Alltel's wireless licenses.

         b. Training Program.  Alltel will implement and maintain a training
            program for all employees whose responsibilities include
            compliance with FCC license renewal policies. The training
            program is ongoing and will include appropriate reference
            materials and at least quarterly  meetings and/or training
            sessions regarding FCC compliance matters.

         c. Wireless License Database. Alltel will continue its efforts to
            refine its software and programmatic interface to the FCC's ULS
            system to facilitate Alltel's compliance with FCC license renewal
            policies. These tools will assist Alltel employees  with
            comparing relevant renewal dates in the database with those
            listed in ULS and will automatically notify Alltel's designated
            contact regarding upcoming renewal deadlines.

         d. Audits. Alltel will conduct regular and random audits on at least
            a monthly basis regarding its wireless license database, upcoming
            renewal deadlines, and the timely filing of renewal applications.

   15. The Bureau agrees that, in the absence of new material evidence, it
       shall not on its own motion or in response to third-party objection,
       initiate any inquiries, investigations, forfeiture proceedings,
       hearings, or other sanctions or actions against Alltel based in whole
       or in part on the Investigation. 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 Alltel
       regarding the matters that were the subject of the Investigation. The
       Bureau further agrees that, in the absence of new material evidence,
       it will not use the facts developed in the Investigation through the
       Effective Date 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 Alltel with respect to Alltel's basic
       qualifications to hold Commission licenses or authorizations.
       Consistent with the foregoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits
       the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any complaint
       that may be filed pursuant to Section 208 of the Act, and to take any
       action in response to such complaint. The Commission's adjudication of
       any such complaint will be based solely on the record established in
       that proceeding.

   16. Alltel's decision to enter into this Consent Decree is expressly
       contingent upon the Bureau's issuance of an Order that is consistent
       with this Consent Decree, and which adopts the Consent Decree without
       change, addition or modification.

   17. Provided the Bureau issues an Order adopting the Consent Decree
       without change, addition or modification, Alltel waives any and all
       rights it 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 Order adopting this Consent
       Decree.

   18. 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 Alltel nor the Commission shall contest the validity of the
       Consent Decree or the Adopting Order, and Alltel and the Commission
       will waive any statutory right to a trial de novo with respect to the
       issuance of the Adopting Order and shall consent to a judgment
       incorporating the terms of this Consent Decree.

   19. In the event that this Consent Decree is rendered invalid by a court
       of competent jurisdiction, it shall become null and void and may not
       be used in any manner in any legal proceeding.

   20. Alltel agrees that any violation of the Order or of this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a Commission order,
       entitling the Commission to exercise any rights and remedies attendant
       to the enforcement of a Commission order.

   21. The Parties agree that if any provision of this Consent Decree
       conflicts with any subsequent rule or order adopted by the Commission
       (except an order specifically intended to revise the terms of this
       Consent Decree to which Alltel does not consent), that provision will
       be superseded by such Commission rule or order.

   22. Alltel waives any rights it 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 addressed in this Consent Decree.

   23. This Consent Decree cannot be modified without the advance written
       consent of both Parties.

   24. The Parties agree that the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree
       shall remain in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from
       the Effective Date.

   25. This Consent Decree may be signed in counterparts.

   For: Alltel Corporation

   ______________ _________________________

   Date Glenn S. Rabin

   Vice President-Federal Communications Counsel

   For: Enforcement Bureau

   Federal Communications Commission

   ______________ ________________________

   Date  Kris Anne Monteith

   Chief, Enforcement Bureau

   47 C.F.R. S 1.949.

   47 U.S.C. S 301; 47 C.F.R. SS 1.949, 1.955(a)(1).

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

   47 C.F.R. S 1.949.

   47 U.S.C. S 301; 47 C.F.R. S 1.903(a).

   See Applications of AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Cingular Wireless
   Corp., 19 FCC Rcd 21522 (2004); Public Notice, Wireless Telecommunications
   Bureau Assignment of License Authorization Applications, Transfer of
   Control of Licensee Applications, De Facto Transfer Lease Applications and
   Spectrum Manager Lease Notifications Action, Report No. 2124D (rel. Apr.
   13, 2005).

   The administrative history of the first renewal application for the
   License (ULS File No. 07946CLMR95) shows a license expiration date of
   February 9, 2006.

   See Radio Station Authorization for Cellular License KNKA369 (listing the
   expiration date of the License as October 1, 2005).

   See ULS File No. 0002418247.

   47 C.F.R. S 1.949.

   See ULS File No. 0002418331.

   ^6 47 U.S.C. S 208.

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