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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 TWELFTH STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 01-1144**

News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet:
http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov

**May 7, 2001**

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###### **DUE DILIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENT**

###### **FOR THE UPCOMING AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR THE**

**LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS**

##### **SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 26, 2001**

**Report No. AUC‑01-40-C (Auction No. 40)**

This Public Notice provides due diligence information, as of May 2,
2001, for potential bidders in the upcoming auction of licenses for the
lower and upper paging bands (Paging Bands), scheduled for June 26,
2001.[^1]

Potential bidders are reminded that certain filings, including waiver
requests, petitions for reconsideration, and applications for review,
are pending before the Commission and relate to particular applicants or
incumbent Paging Bands licensees. Resolution of these matters could
affect the availability of spectrum for licensees in the Paging Bands.
While the Commission will continue to act on such pending matters, some
of these matters may not be resolved by the time of the Paging Bands
auction.

To aid potential bidders, attached to this public notice is a list of
matters that are known to be pending before the Commission, as of May 2,
2001, and that may relate to the licenses or applications for the Paging
Bands (see Attachment A). The Commission makes no representations or
guarantees that the listed matters are the only pending matters that
could affect spectrum availability in the Paging Bands.

Copies of the pleadings related to the matters listed in Attachment A to
this Public Notice may be obtained from the Commission\'s duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231 20th
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; or from the Office of Public Affairs,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-C314,
Washington, DC 20554.

**Potential bidders are solely responsible for identifying associated
risks, and investigating and evaluating the degree to which such matters
may affect their ability to bid on, otherwise acquire, or make use of
licenses available in Auction No. 40.**

Potential bidders may obtain information about licenses available in
Auction No. 40 through the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's
licensing databases on the World Wide Web at
**http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls**. Potential bidders should direct
questions regarding the search capabilities to the FCC Technical Support
hotline at (202) 414-1250 (voice), (202) 414-1255 (TTY), or via e-mail
at ulscomm@fcc.gov. The hotline is available to assist with questions
Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM ET, Saturday, 8:00 AM to
7:00 PM ET, and Sunday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM ET. In order to provide
better service to the public, *all calls to the hotline are recorded.*

The Commission makes no representations or guarantees regarding the
accuracy or completeness of information in its databases, including the
accuracy or completeness of information that has been provided by
incumbent licensees and incorporated into the databases. Potential
bidders are strongly encouraged to physically inspect any sites located
in or near the geographic area for which they plan to bid.

For further information, contact Dwain Livingston, at (202) 418-1338,
Room 4-A123, Licensing and Technical Analysis Branch, Commercial
Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street,
SW, Washington, DC 20554; or Lloyd W. Coward, at (202) 418-1895, Room
4-A360, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.

[^1]: *See* Lower and Upper Paging Bands Auction, Scheduled for June 26,
    2001, Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront
    Payments and Other Procedural Issues, *Public Notice*, DA 01-850
    (rel. Apr. 9, 2001).