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To: foundation who wrote (31091)	1/13/2003 7:21:48 AM
From: foundation	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196593

MII says reports China to issue 3G licence this year 'inaccurate' - report AFX - Asia January 13, 2003 Monday BEIJING; The Ministry of Information Industry has denied that third generation mobile network licences will be issued this year, the South China Morning Post reported citing MII spokesman Wang Lijian. Earlier reports quoted Ma Min, a divisional head in the MII's technology department, as saying that China would probably issue licences this year. Howewver, Wang told the paper "these reports were inaccurate", although the daily said he did not clarify whether this referred to the timing or the way the information was disclosed. Wang declined to say yesterday whether China would delay 3G until next year. "I have already said what I need to. What you are asking is your interpretation." The paper said outgoing MII minister Wu Jichuan signalled the delay of 3G technology in China late last year. nma/tjc For more information and to contact AFX: www.afxnews.com and www.afxpress.com

To: foundation who wrote (31091)	1/13/2003 7:47:22 AM
From: rkral	Respond to of 196593

Ben, re "there was an extension to the Jan.1 deadline, so that rationale for continued delays appears unlikely." An extension has not been granted yet. Maybe none will be. fcc.gov The timetable: 12/20/2002 - Sprint PCS requests waiver 1/3/2003 - WTB requests comments 1/24/2003 - Comments due to WTB 2/3/2003 - Reply comments due Ron WTB <=> Wireless Telecommunications Bureau