*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 29240* 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 03- 2231 July 9, 2003 AUCTION OF REGIONAL NARROWBAND PCS LICENSES SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar July 31, 2003 A free FCC pre- auction seminar for the Regional Narrowband PCS Auction (Auction No. 51) is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2003. Interested parties should pre- register by July 29, 2003, using the attached form or by calling the FCC. The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12 th Street S. W., Commission Meeting Room, Washington, D. C., beginning at 10: 00 a. m. ET. The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date: Deadline to register for Pre- Auction Seminar: ............. July 29, 2003 Auction Seminar ............................................................ July 31, 2003 Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Filing Window Opens .... July 31, 2003; 12: 00 p. m. ET Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Application Deadline .... August 8, 2003; 6: 00 p. m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer) ........................... August 26, 2003; 6: 00 p. m. ET Mock Auction ................................................................ September 17 and 18, 2003 Auction Begins ....................................................................... September 24, 2003 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 systems, as well as access to the FCC staff responsible for the Regional Narrowband PCS licensing and auction conduct procedures. It is also advised that attendees review all public notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. To register for the seminar, please contact the FCC’s Auctions Hotline at (888)- 225- 5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338- 2888. For further information, please contact Lisa Stover of the Auctions Operations Branch at (717) 338- 2888, or for press inquiries, Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418- 0654. 1 FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Auction No. 51 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 51 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 Automated Auction System. Representatives from each company may attend on a reservation basis, first- come first- served until room capacity is filled. The seminar will be held: Thursday, July 31, 2003 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Registration 9: 30 a. m. – 10: 00 a. m. Seminar 10: 00 a. m. – 2 p. m. If hotel accommodations are needed, please contact 1- 888- 225- 5322 (option #2) for a list of hotels in the area. ********************************** To register, complete the form below and return no later than Tuesday, July 29, 2003, by fax to: FCC Auction 51 Auctions Operations Branch 1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325- 7245 FAX: 717- 338- 2850 Phone: 717- 338- 2888 _______________________________________________________ I/ We will attend the Auction No. 51 seminar, scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2003. Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Company name: ______________________________________________________ Company address: _____________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Fax:_____________________________ 2