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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of TOWERSTREAM CORPORATION Licensee of Various
   Authorizations in the Wireless Radio Service ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Nos.:
   EB-12-IH-0909 EB-FIELDSCR-12-00004030 Acct. No.: 201232600017 FRN:
   0007097355 0015467749




                                     ORDER

   Adopted: May 31, 2013 Released: June 3, 2013

   By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree entered into between the
       Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Towerstream Corporation (Towerstream).
       The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau's
       Investigations & Hearings Division of Towerstream for possible
       violations of  Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
       amended (Act), and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the
       Commission's rules (Rules).^ The Consent Decree also terminates an
       investigation by the Bureau's Miami Field Office (Field Office) and
       cancels a related Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL)^
       against Towerstream for possible violations of Section 301 of the Act,
       and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules.^

    2. A copy of the Consent Decree negotiated by the Bureau and Towerstream
       is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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

    4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
       conclude that our investigations raise no substantial or material
       questions of fact as to whether Towerstream 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 Sections 4(i) and 503(b)
       of the Act,^ 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 investigations ARE
       TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that  Towerstream Corporation, Licensee of Fixed
       Earth Stations KA407 and KA412, Miami, Florida, Notice of Apparent
       Liability for Forfeiture, 27 FCC Rcd 11251 (Miami Office, 2012), IS
       CANCELLED.

    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 Jeffrey M. Thompson, CEO, Towerstream Corporation, 55
       Hammarlund Way, Middleton, RI 02842.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   P. Michele Ellison

   Chief

   Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of TOWERSTREAM CORPORATION Licensee of Various
   Authorizations in the Wireless Radio Service ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Nos.:
   EB-12-IH-0909 EB-FIELDSCR-12-00004030 Acct. No.: 201232600017 FRN:
   0007097355 0015467749




                                 CONSENT DECREE

    1. The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission
       (Bureau) and Towerstream Corporation (Towerstream), by their
       authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for
       the purposes of: (a) terminating the investigation by the Bureau's
       Investigations & Hearings Division into whether Towerstream violated
       Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act),
       and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Commission's rules
       (Rules), relating to the transfer of control and/or assignment of
       Commission authorizations;^ (b) terminating the investigation by the
       Bureau's Miami Field Office (Field Office) into whether Towerstream
       violated Section 301 of the Act^ and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules,^
       relating to operation of a fixed earth station without Commission
       authorization; and (c) canceling Towerstream Corporation, Licensee of
       Fixed Earth Stations KA407 and KA412, Miami, Florida, Notice of
       Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 27 FCC Rcd 11251 (Miami Office,
       2012), arising from the Field Office's investigation of Towerstream.

   I. DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

    e. "Communications Laws" means collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the
       published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to
       which Towerstream is subject by virtue of its business activities.

    f. "Compliance Plan" means the plan described in this Consent Decree at
       paragraph 16.

    g. "Covered Employees" means all employees and agents of Towerstream who
       perform, or supervise, oversee, or manage the performance of, duties
       that relate to Towerstream's responsibilities under the Communications
       Laws, including Sections 301 and 310(d) of the Act, and Sections
       1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules.

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

    i. "Investigations" means the investigations commenced by the Bureau's
       Investigations & Hearings Division in File Nos. EB-12-IH-0909 and by
       the Bureau's Miami Field Office in EB-FIELDSCR-12-00004030, regarding
       the Company's possible violations of Sections 301 and 310(d) of the
       Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and
       25.102(a) of the Commission's rules.

    j. "NAL" means Towerstream Corporation, Licensee of Fixed Earth Stations
       KA407 and KA412, Miami, Florida, Notice of Apparent Liability for
       Forfeiture, 27 FCC Rcd 11251 (Miami Office, 2012).

    k. "Operating Procedures" means the standard, internal operating
       procedures and compliance policies established by Towerstream to
       implement the Compliance Plan.

    l. "Parties" means Towerstream and the Bureau, each of which is a
       "Party."

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

    n. "Towerstream" or "Company" means Towerstream Corporation, including
       all of Towerstream's subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
       predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.

   II. BACKGROUND

   10. Section 310(d) of the Act states, "[n]o construction permit or station
       license, or any rights thereunder, shall be transferred, assigned, or
       disposed of in any manner, voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or
       indirectly, or by transfer of control of any corporation holding such
       permit or license, to any person except upon application to the
       Commission and upon finding by the Commission that the public
       interest, convenience, and necessity will be served thereby."^ Section
       1.948 of the Rules similarly requires Commission consent prior to a
       transfer of control or assignment of license.^

   11. Section 301 of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any
       apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals
       by radio within the United States, except under and in accordance with
       the Act and with a license granted under the provisions of the Act.^
       Section 25.102(a) of the Rules similarly requires that "[n]o person
       shall use or operate apparatus for the transmission of energy or
       communications or signals by space or earth stations except under, and
       in accordance with, an appropriate authorization granted by the
       Federal Communications Commission."^

   12. Section 1.17 of the Rules states that no person may provide, in any
       written statement of fact, "material factual information that is
       incorrect or omit material information that is necessary to prevent
       any material factual statement that is made from being incorrect or
       misleading without a reasonable basis for believing that any such
       material factual statement is correct and not misleading."^ In 2003,
       the Commission expanded the scope of Section 1.17 of the Rules to
       include written statements that are made without a reasonable basis
       for believing the statement is correct and not misleading.^ The
       Commission explained that this requirement was intended to more
       clearly articulate the obligations of persons dealing with the
       Commission, ensure that they exercise due diligence in preparing
       written submissions, and enhance the effectiveness of the Commission's
       enforcement efforts.^ Thus, even in the absence of an intent to
       deceive, a false statement provided without a reasonable basis for
       believing that the statement is correct and not misleading constitutes
       an actionable violation of Section 1.17 of the Rules.^

   13. Towerstream is a publicly traded company that is listed on the New
       York Stock Exchange, incorporated in Delaware, and based in
       Providence, Rhode Island.^ Towerstream states that it is a
       "competitive entrant in the wireless broadband market."^  Towerstream
       also states that it provides "affordable and competitive wireless 4G
       high-speed Internet access to business customers in a number of major
       markets, including: Providence, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles,
       Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Miami, Seattle, Dallas/Fort
       Worth, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Las Vegas/Reno.^

   14. On January 12, 2012, Towerstream filed an application for Commission
       consent to the transfer of control of 16 authorizations from Color
       Broadband Communications Inc. (Color Broadband) to Towerstream. The 16
       authorizations consisted of 15 Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point
       Microwave authorizations and one authorization to operate in the
       3650-3700 MHz band.^ Question No. 7(a) of the application inquired
       whether the parties had already consummated the transaction referenced
       therein. Despite the fact that Towerstream had previously completed
       the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Color Broadband
       on December 2, 2011, and issued a press release to that effect,
       Towerstream answered "No" in response to Question No. 7(a).^

   15. In July 2012, the Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau,
       which was responsible for processing Towerstream's application,
       referred this matter to the Bureau's Investigations & Hearings
       Division (IHD) for possible enforcement action. IHD promptly commenced
       an investigation by directing a letter of inquiry (LOI) to
       Towerstream.^ In its response, Towerstream stated that it had, since
       April 2010, consummated three additional corporate transactions
       involving transfers of control or assignments of licenses prior to
       obtaining Commission consent.^

   16. During the course of our investigation, the Field Office was
       concurrently investigating Towerstream for other possible violations.
       On September 26, 2012, the Field Office released the NAL concluding
       that Towerstream had operated a fixed earth station in Miami, Florida
       without Commission authorization, in apparent willful and repeated
       violation of Section 301 of the Act and Section 25.102(a) of the
       Rules. The NAL proposed a forfeiture of $15,000 against Towerstream.

   17. In light of Towerstream's response to the LOI and the outstanding NAL,
       the parties entered into negotiations to resolve the various matters
       under investigation.

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

   18. 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.

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

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

   21. Termination of Investigations. 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 the
       Investigations and cancel the NAL. In consideration for the
       termination of the Investigations and cancellation of the NAL,
       Towerstream 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 the
       Investigations through the Effective Date, 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
       Towerstream concerning the matters that were the subject of the
       Investigations. The Bureau also agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence it will not use the facts developed in the
       Investigations through the Effective Date, 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 Towerstream
       with respect to Towerstream's basic qualifications, including its
       character qualifications, to be a Commission licensee or hold
       Commission licenses or authorizations.

   22. Compliance Officer. Within sixty (60) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, Towerstream shall designate a senior corporate manager
       with the requisite corporate and organizational authority to serve as
       a Compliance Officer and to discharge the duties set forth below. The
       person designated as the Compliance Officer shall be responsible for
       developing, implementing, and administering the Compliance Plan and
       ensuring that Towerstream complies with the terms and conditions of
       the Compliance Plan and this Consent Decree. In addition to the
       general knowledge of the Communications Laws necessary to discharge
       his/her duties under this Consent Decree, the Compliance Officer shall
       have specific knowledge of Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections
       1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules prior to assuming his/her
       duties.

   23. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein, Towerstream agrees that it shall, within ninety (90) calendar
       days after the Effective Date, develop and implement a Compliance Plan
       designed to ensure future compliance with the Communications Laws,
       including Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and
       25.102(a) of the Rules, and with the terms and conditions of this
       Consent Decree. The Compliance Plan shall implement the following
       procedures:

    a. Operating Procedures. Within ninety (90) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, Towerstream shall establish Operating Procedures that
       all Covered Employees shall follow to help ensure Towerstream's
       compliance with the Commission's Rules. The Compliance Manual shall
       explain the Communications Laws that apply to Towerstream, including
       Section 1.65 of the Rules, and set forth the Operating Procedures that
       Covered Employees shall follow to help ensure Towerstream's compliance
       with Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules. Towerstream
       shall also develop a Compliance Checklist that describes the steps
       that a Covered Employee must follow to ensure compliance with Sections
       301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the
       Rules.

    b. Compliance Manual. Within ninety (90) calendar days after the
       Effective Date, the Compliance Officer shall develop and distribute a
       Compliance Manual to all Covered Employees. The Compliance Manual
       shall explain the Communications Laws that apply to Towerstream,
       including Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and
       25.102(a) of the Rules, and set forth the Operating Procedures that
       Covered Employees shall follow to help ensure Towerstream's compliance
       with Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and
       25.102(a) of the Rules. Towerstream shall periodically review and
       revise the Compliance Manual as necessary to ensure that the
       information set forth therein remains current and accurate.
       Towerstream shall distribute any revisions to the Compliance Manual
       promptly to Covered Employees. The Compliance Manual shall require
       personnel, including Covered Employees, to contact Towerstream's
       Compliance Officer and, if appropriate, regulatory legal counsel with
       any questions or concerns that arise with respect to Towerstream's
       obligations under Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948,
       1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules.

    c. Compliance Training Program. Towerstream shall establish and implement
       a Compliance Training Program on compliance with the Communications
       Laws, including Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948,
       1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules, and the Operating Procedures. As
       part of the Compliance Training Program, Covered Employees shall be
       advised of Towerstream's obligation to report any noncompliance with
       Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a)
       of the Rules under  paragraph  17 of this Consent Decree and shall be
       instructed on how to disclose noncompliance to the Compliance Officer.
       All Covered Employees shall be trained pursuant to the Compliance
       Training Program within ninety (90) calendar days after the Effective
       Date.  Any person who becomes a Covered Employee at any time
       thereafter shall be trained within thirty (30) calendar days after the
       date such person becomes a Covered Employee. Towerstream shall repeat
       the compliance training on an annual basis, and shall periodically
       review and revise the Compliance Training Program as necessary to
       ensure that it remains current and complete and to enhance its
       effectiveness.

   24. Reporting Noncompliance. Towerstream shall report any noncompliance
       with Sections 301 and 310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and
       25.102(a) of the Rules and with the terms and conditions of this
       Consent Decree within fifteen (15) calendar days after discovery of
       such noncompliance. Such reports shall include a detailed explanation
       of (i) each instance of noncompliance; (ii) the steps that Towerstream
       has taken or will take to remedy such noncompliance; (iii) the
       schedule on which such remedial actions will be taken; and (iv) the
       steps that Towerstream has taken or will take to prevent the
       recurrence of any such noncompliance. All reports of noncompliance
       shall be submitted to the Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division,
       Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 4-C330,
       445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554, with a copy submitted
       electronically to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh at [1]Terry.Cavanaugh@fcc.gov,
       Gary Schonman at Gary.Schonman@fcc.gov, and Pam Slipakoff at
       Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov. The reporting obligations set forth in this
       paragraph shall expire thirty-six (36) months after the Effective
       Date.

   25. Compliance Reports. Towerstream shall file Compliance Reports with the
       Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the Effective Date, twelve
       (12) months after the Effective Date, twenty-four (24) months after
       the Effective Date, and thirty-six (36) months after the Effective
       Date.

    a. Each Compliance Report shall include a detailed description of
       Towerstream's efforts during the relevant period to comply with the
       terms and conditions of this Consent Decree and Sections 301 and
       310(d) of Act and Sections 1.948, 1.17, and 25.102(a) of the Rules. In
       addition, each Compliance Report shall include a certification by the
       Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Towerstream,
       stating that the Compliance Officer has personal knowledge that
       Towerstream (i) has established and implemented the Compliance Plan;
       (ii) has utilized the Operating Procedures since the implementation of
       the Compliance Plan; and (iii) is not aware of any instances of
       noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree,
       including the reporting obligations set forth in paragraph 17 of this
       Consent Decree.

    b. The Compliance Officer's certification shall be accompanied by a
       statement explaining the basis for such certification and shall comply
       with Section 1.16 of the Rules^ and be subscribed to as true under
       penalty of perjury in substantially the form set forth in Section
       1.16.

    c. If the Compliance Officer cannot provide the requisite certification,
       the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Towerstream,
       shall provide the Commission with a detailed explanation of the
       reason(s) why and describe fully (i) each instance of noncompliance;
       (ii) the steps that Towerstream has taken or will take to remedy such
       noncompliance, including the schedule on which proposed remedial
       actions will be taken; and (iii) the steps that Towerstream has taken
       or will take to prevent the recurrence of any such noncompliance,
       including the schedule on which such preventive action will be taken.

    d. All Compliance Reports shall be submitted to the Chief, Investigations
       & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications
       Commission, Room 4-C330, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554,
       with a copy submitted electronically to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh at
       Terry.Cavanaugh@fcc.gov, Gary Schonman at Gary.Schonman.fcc.gov, and
       to Pam Slipakoff at [2]Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov.

   26. Termination Date.  Unless stated otherwise, the requirements set forth
       in paragraphs 15 through 18 of this Consent Decree shall expire
       thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date

   27. Voluntary Contribution. Towerstream agrees that it will make a
       voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount
       seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) within thirty (30) calendar days
       after the Effective Date.  Towerstream shall also send electronic
       notification of payment to Theresa Z. Cavanaugh at
       Terry.Cavanaugh@fcc.gov, Gary Schonman at Gary.Schonman@fcc.gov, and
       Pam Slipakoff at Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov on the date said payment is
       made. The payment must be made by check or similar instrument, wire
       transfer, or credit card, and must include the NAL/Account number and
       FRN referenced above. Regardless of the form of payment, a completed
       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).  Below are additional instructions regarding the
       form of payment:

     * Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the order of
       the Federal Communications Commission.  Such payments (along with the
       completed Form 159) must be mailed to Federal Communications
       Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent
       via overnight mail to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088,
       SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.

     * Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001.  To complete
       the wire transfer and ensure appropriate crediting of the wired funds,
       a completed Form 159 must be faxed to U.S. Bank at (314) 418-4232 on
       the same business day the wire transfer is initiated.

     * Payment by credit card must be made by providing the required credit
       card information on FCC Form 159 and signing and dating the Form 159
       to authorize the credit card payment. The completed Form 159 must then
       be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St.
       Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank -
       Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St.
       Louis, MO 63101.

   Questions regarding payment procedures should be addressed to the
   Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone, 1-877-480-3201, or by
   e-mail, [3]ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.

   28. Waivers. Towerstream 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 Adopting Order, provided the Bureau issues the Adopting
       Order as defined in this Consent Decree. Towerstream 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 Towerstream nor the Commission
       shall contest the validity of the Consent Decree or the Adopting
       Order, and Towerstream shall waive any statutory right to a trial de
       novo. Towerstream hereby agrees to waive any claims it may otherwise
       have under the Equal Access to Justice Act,^ relating to the matters
       addressed in this Consent Decree.

   29. Invalidity. 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.

   30. 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 Towerstream does not expressly
       consent) that provision will be superseded by such Commission rule or
       order.

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

   32. 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 Communications Laws. The Parties also agree that
       this Consent Decree does not constitute an admission of liability by
       Towerstream or a concession by the Commission that its investigation
       was not well-founded.

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

   34. 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.

   35. Authorized Representative. The individual signing this Consent Decree
       on behalf of Towerstream represents and warrants that he is authorized
       by Towerstream to execute this Consent Decree and to bind Towerstream
       to the obligations set forth herein. The FCC signatory represents that
       she is signing this Consent Decree in her official capacity and that
       she is authorized to execute this Consent Decree.

   36. Counterparts. This Consent Decree may be signed in counterpart and may
       be delivered by facsimile or electronic delivery. Each counterpart,
       when executed and delivered, shall be an original, and all of the
       counterparts together shall constitute one and the same fully executed
       instrument.

   ________________________________ P. Michele Ellison Chief Enforcement
   Bureau ______________________________ Date
   ________________________________ Jeffrey M. Thompson CEO Towerstream
   Corporation ________________________________ Date




   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 310(d); 47 C.F.R. SS 1.948, 1.17, 25.102(a).

   ^ Towerstream Corporation, Licensee of Fixed Earth Stations KA407 and
   KA412, Miami, Florida, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 27 FCC
   Rcd 11251 (Miami Office, 2012).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 301; 47 C.F.R. S 25.102(a).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 154(i), 503(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 310(d); 47 C.F.R. SS 1.948, 1.17, 25.102(a).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 301.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 25.102(a).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 310(d).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.948.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 301.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 25.102(a).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.17(a)(2).

   ^ See Amendment of Section 1.17 of the Commission's Rules Concerning
   Truthful Statements to the Commission, Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 4016,
   4021 (2003), recon. denied, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 5790,
   further recon. denied, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 20 FCC Rcd 1250
   (2004) (Amendment of Section 1.17).

   ^ Id.

   ^ See id. at 4017 (stating that the revision to Section 1.17 of the Rules
   is intended to "prohibit incorrect statements of omissions that are the
   results of negligence, as well as an intent to deceive").

   ^ See Letter from Donald L. Herman, Jr., Gregory W. Whiteaker and Susan C.
   Goldhar Ornstein, Counsel for Towerstream Corporation., to Marlene H.
   Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, at 22 (Sept. 20,
   2012) (LOI Response).

   ^ Id.

   ^ Id.

   ^  See Form 603, File No. 0005027045 (filed Jan. 12, 2012) (Jan. 12, 2012
   Transfer of Control Application). Towerstream also requested consent for
   the assignment of two pending applications (ULS File Nos. 0005022364 and
   0005022365) for Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave
   authorizations previously filed by Color Broadband Communications, Inc.

   ^ Towerstream subsequently filed an application for Commission consent to
   the assignment of licenses from Color Broadband to Towerstream and let the
   transfer of control application expire. See Jan. 12, 2012 Transfer of
   Control Application; Form 603, File No. 0005175767 (filed May 1, 2012)
   (May 1, 2012 Assignment Application). In the assignment application,
   Towerstream appropriately represented in response to Question No. 7(a),
   that the transaction had already occurred.

   ^ See Letter from Gary Schonman, Special Counsel, Investigations &
   Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
   to Arthur G. Giftakis, VP Engineering and Operations, Towerstream,
   Corporation, (Aug. 21, 2012) (LOI).

   ^ See LOI Response at 7-8,
   http://ir.towerstream.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=460646,
   [4]http://ir.towerstream.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=537426,
   [5]http://ir.towerstream.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=579210. See also
   ULS File Nos. 0004235067, 0004544254, 0004773922.

   ^ 47 C.F.R. S 1.16.

   ^ An FCC Form 159 and detailed instructions for completing the form may be
   obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf.

   ^ See 5 U.S.C. S 504; 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart K.

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   4. http://ir.towerstream.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=537426
   5. http://ir.towerstream.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=579210