Federal Communications Commission DA 07-1318
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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of
Petition to Confirm a Consumer’s Right to Use 
Internet Communications Software and Attach 
Devices to Wireless Networks
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RM-11361
ORDER
Adopted:  March 14, 2007 Released:  March 15, 2007
Comment Date: April 30, 2007
Reply Comment Date: May 15, 2007
By the Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau:
1. On February 20, 2007, Skype Communications S.A.R.L. (Skype) filed a petition with the 
Commission that seeks a declaratory ruling that the Commission’s Carterphone principle applies to 
wireless networks, and asks the Commission to commence a rulemaking proceeding to evaluate wireless 
carrier practices in light of Carterphone, and to create an industry-led mechanism “to ensure the openness 
of wireless networks.”1 On February 28, 2007, the Commission established a pleading cycle for the 
petition, with comments due by March 30, 2007, and replies due within 15 days of the filing of 
comments.2
2. On March 8, 2007, the Commission received two motions for an extension of time to file 
comments and replies, including a joint motion by CTIA-The Wireless Association (CTIA) and Skype, 
and a motion by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).3 Both motions ask for a 30-day 
extension of the comment period to April 30, 2007, and a 15-day period after that for replies.4 Skype, 
CTIA, and TIA emphasize the importance of the issues raised to the future of the wireless 
communications, software, and mobile device markets, and TIA adds that the issues raised in the petition 
could have a significant impact on the information, communications, and entertainment technology 
  
1 See Petition of Skype Communications S.A.R.L. to Confirm a Consumer’s Right to Use Internet 
Communications Software and Attach Devices to Wireless Networks, RM-11361, filed February 20, 2007 (Skype 
Petition).
2 See Public Notice, “Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reference Information Center Petition For 
Rulemakings Filed,” Report No. 2807 (CGB rel. Feb. 28, 2007); 47 C.F.R. § 1.405.
3 See Joint Motion by CTIA-The Wireless Association and Skype Communications S.A.R.L. for Extension of 
Time, RM-11361, filed March 8, 2007 (Joint Motion); Motion by Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 
for Extension of Time, RM-11361, filed March 8, 2007 (TIA Motion).
4 See Joint Motion; TIA Motion.
Federal Communications Commission DA 07-1318
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industry as a whole.5 All ask for additional time so that they may more fully review and assess the issues, 
conduct the necessary research, and prepare accurate and complete submissions.6
3. It is the policy of the Commission that extensions of time are not routinely granted.7  
Such extensions may be warranted when, among other things, the additional time will serve the public 
interest.  In the instant proceeding, we note that the parties requesting this extension include both the 
petitioner and representatives of wireless service and technology industries. Given that they are in 
agreement that the additional time would be beneficial to the development of a complete record on the 
issues, we find that providing the extension requested in the motions serves the public interest.
4. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to authority found in section 4(i) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and sections 0.131, 0.331 and 1.46 of the 
Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.131, 0.331, 1.46, the Joint Motion by CTIA-The Wireless 
Association and Skype Communications S.A.R.L. for Extension of Time IS GRANTED.
5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion by the Telecommunications Industry 
Association for Extension of Time IS GRANTED.
6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that comments in this proceeding shall be due by April 30, 
2007, and reply comments shall be due by May 15, 2007.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Fred B. Campbell, Jr.
Chief
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
  
5 See Joint Motion at 1-2; TIA Motion at 1.
6 Joint Motion at 2; TIA Motion at 1-2.
7 See 47 C.F.R. § 1.46(a).