*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 25875.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 __________________________________ 1 See New Searches for MDS/ ITFS data to be presented March 12, 2003. Public Notice, DA 03- 645 (WTB rel Mar 06, 2003). 2 See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks to Verify ITFS, MDS and MMDS License Status and Pending Applications, Public Notice, DA 02- 2751 (WTB rel Oct 18, 2002), ( BLS Inventory Public Notice). See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks to Verify ITFS, MDS, and MMDS Pending Legal Matters , Public Notice, DA 02- 2752 (WTB rel Oct 18, 2002). See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Clarifies Public Notice Relating to Verification of ITFS, MDS and MMDS License Status and Pending Applications, Public Notice, DA 02- 3372 (WTB rel Dec 5, 2002). See Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 02- 3371 (rel Dec 5, 2002). 3 See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Suspends Electronic Filing for the Broadband Licensing System on October 11, 2002, Public Notice, DA 02- 2422 (WTB PSPWD rel Sept 27, 2002) News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov DA 03- 792 March 14, 2003 THE NEW MDS/ ITFS LICENSE SEARCH INTERFACE WILL BE DEPLOYED MARCH 17, 2003 The new MDS/ ITFS search interfaces will be made available to the public on March 17, 2003. The new searches allow access to Multi- point Distribution Service/ Instructional Television Fixed Service (MDS/ ITFS) License data. New License Searches - Transitional ULS database for MDS/ ITFS License data The new MDS/ ITFS search interfaces presented in the Public Forum held on March 12, 2003 will be available for public use at 9: 00 am EST on March 17, 2003. 1 These searches will provide access to the data in the Transitional ULS database for MDS/ ITFS License data, and can be accessed at the following URL: http:// wireless. fcc. gov/ services/ itfs& mds/ licensing/ Application Search is still available for application data that has not yet been transitioned to the new database. As the transition process progresses, this data will be migrated and made available to the public through a new application search tool in the near future. 2 Software/ System Requirements In order to use the MDS/ ITFS License Search, you must have Netscape Navigator 7.0 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended. You can obtain the latest browser from Netscape at: http:// home. netscape. com/ download You can obtain the latest browser from Internet Explorer at: http:// www. microsoft. com/ downloads 1 Please note that these are non- FCC sites, and FCC is not responsible for their content. Electronic filing for the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) and the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) remains suspended until further notice. 3 All application filings for MDS and ITFS must be submitted to the Commission in paper format for these services. The Commission will post a Public Notice when electronic filing is available to the public for these services. Contact Information for MDS/ ITFS Content- Related Questions For all inquires relating to MDS or ITFS licensing and service rules, contact the Public Safety and Private Wireless Division at (202) 418- 0680. Contact the Help Desk at (888) 225- 5322 and select option 2 for questions related to data in the transitional MDS/ ITFS database, or general questions about this PN. 2