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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                   )                           
                                                               
                                   )   File No. EB-07-SE-270   
     In the Matter of                                          
                                   )   Acct. No. 200832100046  
     Edge Wireless Licenses, LLC                               
                                   )   FRN No. 0004119483      
                                                               
                                   )                           


                                     ORDER

   Adopted: May 7, 2008 Released: May 9, 2008

   By the Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Edge Wireless Licenses,
       LLC ("Edge"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the
       Bureau against Edge for possible violations of section 20.19(d)(2) of
       the Commission's Rules ("Rules") regarding the inductive coupling
       hearing aid compatibility requirements.

    2. The Bureau and Edge have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree
       that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
       hereto and incorporated by reference.

    3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
       facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
       adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation.

    4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
       conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material
       questions of fact as to whether Edge possesses the basic
       qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or
       obtain any Commission license or authorization.

    5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the
       Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 0.111 and 0.311
       of the Rules, the Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.

    6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS
       TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Edge shall make its voluntary contribution
       to the United States Treasury, as specified in the Consent Decree, by
       credit card through the Commission's Revenue and Receivables
       Operations Group at (202) 418-1995, or by mailing a check or similar
       instrument payable to the Order of the Federal Communications
       Commission, to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St.
       Louis, MO 63197-9000. Payment by overnight mail may be sent to U.S.
       Bank - Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza,
       St. Louis, MO 63101. Payment by wire transfer may be made to ABA
       Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number
       27000001. For payment by credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance
       Advice) must be submitted. When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the
       Account number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and enter the
       letters "FORF" in block number 24A (payment type code).

    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 Thomas Gutierrez, Esq., Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs,
       Chartered, 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, McLean, Virginia 22102.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Susan McNeil

   Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau

   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                             Washington, D.C. 20554


                                  )                           
                                                              
                                  )   File No. EB-07-SE-270   
     In the Matter of                                         
                                  )   Acct. No. 200832100046  
     Edge Wireless Licenses LLC                               
                                  )   FRN No. 0004119483      
                                                              
                                  )                           


                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Edge Wireless Licenses, LLC
   ("Edge"), by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this
   Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Bureau's investigation
   into whether Edge violated section 20.19(d)(2) of the Commission's Rules
   regarding the inductive coupling hearing aid compatibility requirements.

   I. DEFINITIONS

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

    a. "Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C.
       S: 151 et seq.

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

    c. "Commission" and "FCC" mean the Federal Communications Commission and
       all of its bureaus and offices.

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

    e. "Investigation" means the investigation initiated by the Bureau's
       August 13, 2007 Letter of Inquiry regarding whether Edge violated the
       inductive coupling hearing aid compatibility requirements of section
       20.19(d)(2) of the Rules.

    f. "Edge" means Edge Wireless Licenses, LLC and its
       predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.

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

    h. "Parties" means Edge and the Bureau.

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

   II. BACKGROUND

    2. Pursuant to section 20.19(d)(2) of the Rules, carriers were required
       to offer at least two handset models for each air interface that meet
       the inductive coupling standards for hearing aid compatibility by
       September 18, 2006.

    3. On August 13, 2007, the Bureau issued a letter of inquiry (LOI) to
       Edge. The August 13, 2007 LOI directed Edge, among other things, to
       submit a sworn written response to a series of questions relating to
       its compliance with the inductive coupling hearing aid compatibility
       requirements. Edge responded to the August 13, 2007 LOI on August 27,
       2007. On December 14, 2007, applications to transfer control of Edge
       to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, an indirect, wholly owned
       subsidiary of AT&T Mobility, LLC, were filed.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

    4. Adopting Order. 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
       without change, addition, modification, or deletion.

    5. Jurisdiction. Edge agrees that the Bureau has jurisdiction over it and
       the matters contained in this Consent Decree and has the authority to
       enter into and adopt this Consent Decree.

    6. Effective Date; Violations. The Parties agree that this Consent Decree
       shall become effective on the date on which the Bureau releases the
       Adopting Order. Upon release, the Adopting Order and this Consent
       Decree shall have the same force and effect as any other Order of the
       Bureau. Any violation of the Adopting Order or of the terms of this
       Consent Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a Bureau
       Order, entitling the Bureau to exercise any rights and remedies
       attendant to the enforcement of a Commission Order.

    7. Termination of Investigation. In express reliance on the covenants and
       representations in this Consent Decree and to avoid further
       expenditure of public resources, the Bureau agrees to terminate its
       investigation. In consideration for the termination of said
       investigation, Edge agrees to the terms, conditions, and procedures
       contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence, the Bureau will not use the facts developed in this
       investigation through the Effective Date of the Consent Decree, or the
       existence of this Consent Decree, to institute, on its own motion, any
       new proceeding, formal or informal, or take any action on its own
       motion against Edge concerning the matters that were the subject of
       the investigation. The Bureau also agrees that it will not use the
       facts developed in this investigation through the Effective Date of
       this Consent Decree, or the existence of this Consent Decree, to
       institute on its own motion any proceeding, formal or informal, or
       take any action on its own motion against Edge with respect to Edge's
       basic qualifications, including its character qualifications, to be a
       Commission licensee or authorized common carrier.

    8. Section 208 Complaints; Subsequent Investigations. Nothing in this
       Consent Decree shall prevent the Commission or its delegated authority
       from adjudicating complaints filed pursuant to section 208 of the Act
       against Edge or its affiliates for alleged violations of the Act, or
       for any other type of alleged misconduct, regardless of when such
       misconduct took place. The Commission's adjudication of any such
       complaint will be based solely on the record developed in that
       proceeding. Except as expressly provided in this Consent Decree, this
       Consent Decree shall not prevent the Commission from investigating new
       evidence of noncompliance by Edge with the Act, the Rules, or the
       Order.

    9. Voluntary Contribution. Edge agrees that it will make a voluntary
       contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of $15,000.
       The payment will be made within 30 days after the Effective Date of
       the Adopting Order. The payment must be made by check or similar
       instrument, payable to the order of the Federal Communications
       Commission. The payment must include the Account Number and FRN Number
       referenced in the caption to the Adopting Order. Payment by check or
       money order may be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O.
       Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. Payment by overnight mail may be
       sent to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005
       Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101. Payment by wire transfer may be
       made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account
       number 27000001. For payment by credit card, an FCC Form 159
       (Remittance Advice) must be submitted. When completing the FCC Form
       159, enter the Account number in block number 23A (call sign/other
       ID), and enter the letters "FORF" in block number 24A (payment type
       code).

   10. Waivers. Edge 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, provided the Bureau issues
       an Order adopting the Consent Decree without change, addition,
       modification, or deletion. Edge shall retain the right to challenge
       Commission interpretation of the Consent Decree or any terms contained
       herein. 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 Edge nor the Commission shall contest the
       validity of the Consent Decree or the Adopting Order, and Edge shall
       waive any statutory right to a trial de novo. Edge hereby agrees to
       waive any claims it may otherwise have under 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.

   11. Severability. The Parties agree that if any of the provisions of the
       Adopting Order or the Consent Decree shall be invalid or
       unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not
       invalidate or render unenforceable the entire Adopting Order or
       Consent Decree, but rather the entire Adopting Order or Consent Decree
       shall be construed as if not containing the particular invalid or
       unenforceable provision or provisions, and the rights and obligations
       of the Parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly. In the
       event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is rendered invalid by
       any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall become null and void and
       may not be used in any manner in any legal proceeding.

   12. Subsequent Rule or Order. The Parties agree that if any provision of
       the 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 Edge does not expressly consent)
       that provision will be superseded by such Commission rule or Order.

   13. Successors and Assigns. Edge agrees that the provisions of this
       Consent Decree shall be binding on its successors, assigns, and
       transferees.

   14. Final Settlement. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a final settlement between the Parties. The
       Parties further 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 with the
       requirements of the Act or the Commission's Rules and Orders.

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

   16. Paragraph Headings. The headings of the Paragraphs in this Consent
       Decree are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to
       affect the meaning or interpretation of this Consent Decree.

   17. Authorized Representative. Each party represents and warrants to the
       other that it has full power and authority to enter into this Consent
       Decree.

   18. Counterparts. This Consent Decree may be signed in any number of
       counterparts (including by facsimile), each of which, when executed
       and delivered, shall be an original, and all of which counterparts
       together shall constitute one and the same fully executed instrument.


     _______________________________    
                                        
     Susan McNeil                       
                                        
     Deputy Chief                       
                                        
     Enforcement Bureau                 
                                        
     ________________________________   
                                        
     Date                               
                                        
     ________________________________   
                                        
     Kevin J. Keillor                   
                                        
     General Counsel                    
                                        
     Edge Wireless Licenses, LLC        
                                        
     ________________________________   
                                        
     Date                               


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

   47 U.S.C. S: 154(i).

   47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311.

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

   See Letter from Kathryn S. Berthot, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division,
   Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to Edge Wireless
   Licenses, LLC (August 13, 2007).

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

   Letter from Kathryn S. Berthot, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division,
   Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to Edge Wireless
   Licenses, LLC (August 13, 2007).

   See Letter from Thomas Gutierrez, Esq., and Todd Slamowitz, Esq., Lukas,
   Nace & Sachs, Chartered to Kathryn S. Berthot, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement
   Division, Enforcement Bureau (August 27, 2007).

   See File Nos. 0003256509, 50000CWTC08, 0003259209 and 0003259627.

   Federal Communications Commission DA 08-914

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