PUBLIC NOTICE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 	News Media Information: (202) 418-0500
445 12th STREET, S.W.	Fax-On-Demand: (202) 418-2830
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20554	Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ftp.fcc.gov

DA 99-2731
December 6, 1999

929 and 931 MHz Paging 
Pre-Auction Seminar

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2000
The pre-auction seminar for the 929 and 931 MHz Paging Auction is scheduled for Friday, 
January 7, 2000, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., and the seminar ending at 4 p.m.  The 
seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street S.W., 
Washington, D.C.  Potential bidders in the auction are strongly encouraged to attend.  This 
seminar provides an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations of the FCC filing and bidding 
software and access to the FCC staff responsible for the Paging service licensing and auction 
conduct procedures. 

The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date:

	Deadline to register for Pre-Auction Seminar:	January 5, 2000 
Seminar Date:						January 7, 2000 
Short Form Application (FCC Form 175):		January 20, 2000  5:30 p.m. ET
Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): 		February 7, 2000  6:00 p.m. ET
Orders for Remote Bidding Software:		February 8, 2000  5:30 p.m. ET
Mock Auction:						February 22, 2000 
Auction Start Date:					February 24, 2000 

It is strongly advised that all potential bidders review the public notices released for the auction 
and the bidder information package prior to the seminar.  To receive a bidder information 
package, please call 1-888-CALL-FCC, (Press Option #2) or directly at (717) 
338-2888.

For further information, please contact Lisa Hartigan of the Wireless Telecommunication 
Bureau, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, at (202) 418-0660 or for Press Inquiries, 
Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654.
        
FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM		
	929 and 931 MHz  Paging Auction
The FCC will sponsor a one day seminar for the Paging auction applicants.  The seminar is free 
of charge and will provide information about pre-auction procedures, service and auction rules, 
conduct of the auction, and the FCC remote bidding software.

Space is limited.  A maximum of two representatives from each company may attend on a 
reservation basis, first-come first-served until room capacity is filled.  Additional seating may be 
available on a stand-by basis the day of the seminar.  The seminar will be held:

Friday, January 7, 2000
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street S.W.
Washington, DC  20554
Registration 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Seminar 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If hotel accommodations are needed
Please contact 1-888-CALL-FCC (option #2) for a list of hotels in the area
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To register, complete the form below and
return. to be received no later than
Wednesday, January 5, 2000, by mail or fax to:

FCC Auction 26
Auctions Operations Branch
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA  17325-7245

FAX:  717-338-2850
Phone:  717-338-2888

I/We will attend the 929 and 931 MHz Paging Auction seminar on 
Friday, January 7, 2000

Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________
Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________
Company name:  ______________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________   Fax: ______________________________