NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974). News Media Information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: January 29, 2015 Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2013 Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE AWS-3 AUCTION The conclusion of today’s AWS-3 auction reemphasizes that licensed spectrum is valued more highly than ever in the marketplace. Credit needs to be given to Congress, especially Chairmen Upton and Walden, for its leadership in setting forth the directives that allowed for such a successful outcome. I’m excited to see this spectrum put to good use by winning bidders, transforming our current wireless broadband networks for the benefit of American consumers.