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See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

January 29, 2015

Priscilla Argeris, (202) 418-2400

Email: priscilla.argeris@fcc.gov

STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL

ON THE AWS-3 AUCTION

Today's conclusion of the AWS-3 auction demonstrates the extraordinary

value of the airwaves all around us. Putting spectrum like this into the marketplace

not only expands the possibilities for wireless services, it strengthens the new

digital economy. In addition, the results of this auction will pave the way for

improved public safety services, bringing new connectivity to our Nation's first

responders. Kudos to those in both the public and private sector who worked to

make this auction such a success.

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