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To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97160)	4/9/2001 12:59:41 PM
From: Dennis Roth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Powell Accuses Predecessor of Merger Review Abuses [Phillips Publishing International,Inc.] e-topics.com [snip -- snip ] The chairman reaffirmed that the FCC will meet the timetable set by the previous Clinton administration for resolving third-generation wireless spectrum issues with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration by this summer, and for auctioning off the spectrum by September 2002. He said that, as far as he knew, the Bush administration was also committed to meeting those deadlines. Powell said he supported efforts by Sprint PCS [PCS] and other carriers to use spectrum already allocated for wireless data services for 3G services. Sprint PCS has indicated it doesn't need additional spectrum to be able to offer 3G services. Both the FCC and NTIA recently issued reports about the suitability of allocating the 1710-1885 MHz band -occupied by federal agencies including the Department of Defense - and the 2500-2690 MHz band - used by mulitchannel multipoint distribution services and instructional TV fixed services--to 3G services. Powell was noncommittal about whether the disputes over these spectrum blocks could be settled in a timely fashion to meet 3G deadlines. <<Communications Today -- 04-06-01>>

To: Dennis Roth who wrote (97160)	4/9/2001 6:09:03 PM
From: Dennis Roth	Respond to of 152472

Special Report: Fixed Wireless Services: Wonder Or Woe? networkmagazine.com Story deals mostly with what Sprint has been doing with its MMDS licenses. Interesting little tidbit from the story. >> In the meantime, networkers are left wondering about the reports of Sprint Broadband Direct's poor performance. To what extent is the 3G issue a factor? The 3G argument stems from overlapping spectrum requirements. 3G wireless operates in the 2.1GHz to 2.7GHz range in Europe-the same spectrum as MMDS in the United States. As mentioned, the concern is that the MMDS license holders, such as Sprint and its competitor WorldCom, will turn their MMDS licenses into 3G wireless licenses, monopolizing the market in the United States and underdeveloping their fixed wireless investments. Though it's hard to imagine potential 3G bidders permitting this, there are signs that it's already happening. In January 2001, the FCC, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Commerce had an open meeting about the 3G issue. According to an FCC source, a law firm representing MMDS license holders proposed converting the MMDS licenses into 3G licenses. (A decision had not been reached as of press time.) << ====================== I don't think Sprint could get away with converting their MMDS licenses into 3G for free. This may be paranoid talk from Sprint competitors and 3G wannnabes. - DPR