PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S.W. ASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 11-1496 W News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov Relased: September 1,201 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR 700 MHz BAND LICENSES ARE ACCEPTED FOR FILING Auction No. 92 Report No. AUC-92 (Auction No. 92) On July 25, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission completed an auction of 16 licenses in the 700 MHz Band. This auction, which was designated Auction 92, raised (in net bids) a total of $19,770,250 with 7 bidders winning a total of 16 licenses. 1 The long-form applications (FCC Form 601) for the 700 MHz band licenses listed in Attachment A have been found, upon initial review, acceptable for filing. The Commission may return or dismiss any application if it is found, upon further examination, to be defective or not in conformance with the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.934(a), (d). Petitions to deny the applications listed in Attachment A must be filed no later than September 12, 2011, ten (10) days after the date of this Public Notice. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.2108(b). Oppositions to a petition to deny must be filed no later than September 19, 2011, five (5) business days after the filing date for petitions to deny. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.2108(c). Replies to oppositions must be filed no later than September 26, 2011, five (5) business days after the filing date for oppositions. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.2108(c). All pleadings filed regarding 700 MHz Band long-form applications should refer to Report No. AUC-92, as well as to the specific file number of the individual application. Submissions may be filed electronically, through the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (“ULS”), 2 or by paper, pursuant to the instructions below. • If filed electronically, the ULS website may be accessed at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/. From the ULS website, interested parties begin the process of submitting a pleading by clicking on the “SUBMIT A PLEADING” link. The link takes the user first to the Pleadings Information Screen. Upon completion of that screen, clicking “CONTINUE” will take the user to the File Numbers/Call Signs Screen. Upon completing that screen, the user continues to complete the third and fourth steps of the process, in the Attach File and Confirmation Screens, respectively. Each screen will indicate the information to be supplied and/or the action(s) to be performed for completion of that screen. Additionally, a more detailed description of the instructions can be 1 Auction of 700 MHz Band Licenses Closes; Winning Bidders Announced for Auction 92, Public Notice, DA 11- 1269 (rel. Jul. 28, 2011) (WTB 2011). 2 The Commission enhanced ULS to implement electronic filing of pleadings. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Enhances the Commission’s Universal Licensing System to Implement Electronic Filing for Pleadings, Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 424 (WTB 2006) (“ULS Pleadings Implementation PN”). 2 found in the Public Notice announcing the enhancement of ULS to implement electronic filing for pleadings. 3 ƒ If filed by paper, a party must file an original and four copies of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. ƒ All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12 th St., SW, Room TW- A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. ƒ Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. ƒ U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12 th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. One copy of each pleading must be delivered electronically, by e-mail or facsimile, or if delivered as paper copy, by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (according to the procedures set forth above for paper filings), to: (1) the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM or (202) 488-5563 (facsimile); (2) Michael Connelly, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at michael.connelly@fcc.gov, or (202) 418-7224 (facsimile); and (3) Kathy Harris, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at kathy.harris@fcc.gov, or (202) 418-7224 (facsimile). The applications listed in Attachment A are available to the public for electronic viewing in the Commission's Universal Licensing System (“ULS”). Instructions for accessing and using ULS are contained in Attachments B and C of this Public Notice. Any amendments to FCC Form 601 applications must be filed electronically. For technical assistance in using ULS for viewing applications or making amendments to applications, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250, or Denise Walter at (202) 418-0620. The FCC Technical Support Hotline generally will be available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are recorded. Questions regarding procedural issues should be directed to Michael Connelly at (202) 418-0620. This Public Notice contains the following attachments: Attachment A: List of Applications Accepted for Filing – Sorted by Applicant. Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for Applications Listed in Attachments A Using ULS. Attachment C: Instructions for Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows 95/98/2000/XP. 3 See ULS Pleadings Implementation PN, 21 FCC Rcd at 425. ATTACHMENT A 700 MHz Band APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING AUCTION ID: 92 SORTED BY APPLICANT NAME AND FILE NUMBER DATE OF REPORT: SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Applicant Name File Number Intent to Seek a Tribal Lands Bidding Credit Allied Wireless Communications Corporation 0004826632 N CenturyTel Broadband Wireless, LLC 0004826418 N FTC Management Group, Inc. 0004829097 N Miller, David 0004835178 N Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. 0004835838 N USCC AUCTION 92, LLC 0004836273 N 1 1 Attachment B SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROADBAND PCS APPLICATIONS This attachment provides instructions for electronically searching the FCC Network for a specific application or applications on file with the Commission. The following instructions relate specifically to searching for applications filed in response to Auction 92. To search the FCC Network for an application, you must first connect to the FCC Network. Attachment C describes how Windows XP users can connect to the FCC Network using the Dial-Up Networking features of Windows XP. Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or greater or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Internet web browser software) are available to download and use for Universal Licensing System (ULS) for license searches. To download the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer free of charge, access the Mozilla Firefox download site at http://www.mozilla.com/ or the Microsoft Internet Explorer download site at: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads. Conventions The instructions in this attachment use the following typographic conventions: bold Represents objects on the screen that you click with the mouse pointer, including buttons, Internet links, icon, tabs, menu items (e.g., Cancel button, Auctions link, Save option in the File menu). italic Represents field names or areas of a screen (e.g., Licensee Name field, Applicant Information area of a screen). bold italic Represents characters that you must type exactly as they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to type http://www.fcc.gov, you should type all of the characters shown in bold italic exactly as they are printed. SMALL CAPS Represents keys on the keyboard (e.g., ENTER, CTRL, ESC). Note: Throughout these instructions, “enter” means to type the appropriate information and then press the ENTER key. 2 Performing an Application Search Once you have connected to the FCC Network, follow the procedures below to search for an application. You may click the ? (Help) button at anytime for additional information on using Application Search. 1. Connect to the FCC Network using one of the following options: Note: If your PC is connected to a network, you must use a secure proxy to access the FCC Network. Consult your Network Administrator. Dial-Up Access a. Use Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95/98/2000/XP to connect to the FCC Network (see Attachment C). b. Start your web browser. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/. Then press the ENTER key. Internet Access a. Start your web browser and connect to the Internet using your Internet Service Provider. b. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/. Then press the ENTER key. 2. Verify that Java and JavaScript are enabled in your web browser preferences. Additionally, the preferences must specify “Accept all cookies.” Refer to your web browser Help facility for more information. 3. On the Universal Licensing System main page, click the Applications button, located in the center of the page. 4. For a quick search, use the drop down list in the center License Search box to search by a specific Call Sign, FRN or Licensee Name. You can choose the Advance Search option to search by various criteria. You can conduct an Advanced Application Search to specify search options by Applicant State, ZIP, and Name; Dates (Receipt, Action, etc.); Application Status; Application Purpose; and more. Also shown are the options for various Non-Auction service specific searches: Aircraft, Amateur, Commercial/Restricted Permits, GMRS and Ship. You have the option to conduct a Specialized Search with the following options: 3 • Select Market Based to search only for licenses associated with an FCC Auction • Select Site Based to search only for site-based licenses • Select Frequency to search for Wireless licenses based on a single frequency or frequency ranges. • Select Facility ID to search by facility identification number. • Select Geographic to search by coordinates, county/state, address, and frequency information. • Select Link Registration ID to search by the link registration identification number. • Select NG Number to search by the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) coordination number. • Select Transfers and Assignment Search by search by Assignment information transfer information, date information and more. • Select Ownership Search to search by Ownership Disclosure Filings by Filing Type, Filing Status and more. 5. The appropriate Application Search screen appears. This screen contains several data entry fields used for specifying the criteria for your application search. Specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired application. Please refer to the following “Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria” for more information. If you are searching for an application filed for Auction 92, click 92 in the Auction ID field. Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria: • You must specify search criteria in at least one field. You do not have to specify search criteria in all of the search fields. Enter search criteria into as many fields as you wish. • To specify search criteria in a search field containing a menu of options, click the desired option from the menu. Use the scroll bars to view all options in a menu. You can select multiple options from a menu by pressing the CTRL key while you click the menu options. 4 • Click the Reset button to undo a menu selection and search for all options in the menu. • Click the Clear button to reset entries in all of the search fields. Click the ? Help button for a definition of each search field available on the Application Search screen. 6. After you have specified the desired search criteria, click the Search button. The system will scan the database for any applications matching the search criteria. The matching application files will be listed on the Search Results screen. The Search Results screen will identify the file number, licensee name, application purpose, application status, radio service code, and receipt date for each application returned in the query. A message on the Search Results screen will indicate if no matches were found for the specified search criteria. Click the New Search button and re-specify search criteria. 7. To view an application, click its file number link. To navigate through the data on the Application screen, use the scroll bar or click the links at the top of the screen. Click the ? Help button for information regarding specific functions available on this screen. • To re-access the Search Results screen, click Return to Results at the top of the screen. • To begin a new search, click New Search at the top of the screen.. Technical Support For technical assistance in searching the ULS for applications, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250 (voice) or (202) 414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline is generally available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are recorded. 1 Attachment C USING DIAL-UP NETWORKING IN WINDOWS XP FOR ULS FILING This attachment describes how to use Windows XP Dial-Up Networking to establish a direct connection from your PC to the FCC Network and the Universal Licensing System (ULS) in order to file or review the Form 601. This point-to-point connection is not routed through the Internet. This direct dial-up connection is NOT required to perform ULS online filing. You may file or review Form 601 on the Internet by entering http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls in your Web browser’s address/location bar and clicking the Online Filing button on the ULS homepage. Conventions The instructions in this section use the following typographical conventions: bold Represents objects on the screen that you click with the mouse pointer, including buttons, Internet links, icons, tabs, menu items (e.g., Cancel button, Auctions link, Save option in the File menu). italic Represents field names or areas of a screen (e.g., Applicant field, Selected Licenses area of a screen). bold italic Represents characters that you must type exactly as they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to type http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls, you should type all of the characters shown in bold italic exactly as they are printed. SMALL CAPS Represents keys on the keyboard (e.g., ENTER, CTRL, ESC). Note: Throughout these instructions, “enter” means to type the appropriate information and then press the ENTER key. Hardware and Software Requirements Connecting to the FCC Network using Windows XP Dial-Up Networking requires at a minimum the following hardware and software: Hardware Requirements • CPU: Pentium 133 or above • RAM: 32 MB (more recommended if you have multiple applications open) • Monitor: VGA or above • Modem: 28.8 Kbps, Hayes-compatible or faster (recommend 56.6 Kbps) • Mouse or other pointing device 2 Software Requirements • Web browser software is required. You may use Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or greater or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Internet web browser software) to use ULS for license searches. To download the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer free of charge, access the Mozilla Firefox download site at http://www.mozilla.com/ or the Microsoft Internet Explorer download site at: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads. • Microsoft Windows XP Note: If you are running Windows in a networked environment, check with your local network administrator for any potential conflicts with Windows XP Dial-Up Networking. This usually includes any TCP/IP installed network protocol. • Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader (or higher) is recommended as a plug-in to your browser. This provides a viewer for displaying files related to applications, such as attachments and exhibits. For best results, install the plug-in after you have installed the desired web browser. This will allow the plug-in to be fully integrated within the browser window. To download Adobe Acrobat version 4.0 or higher, access the Acrobat download site at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html. Configuring Dial-Up Networking 1. To start dial-up networking in Windows XP follow the steps below: a. Click the Start button. b. Click the Programs option to display the Programs menu. c. Click the Accessories option to display the Accessories menu. d. Click Communications e. Click New Connection Wizard. f. Click Connect to the Network at My Workplace. g. Click Dial-Up Connection. h. Specify connection name by entering the name of the dial-up location in the Company Name field, e.g. “FCC Dial-Up Connection.” i. Enter dial-up phone number, 1-800-844-2784. j. Select Connection Availability: Anyone’s use My use only NOTE: You must have administrative rights in Windows XP to set up dial-up networking. Dial-Up Procedure 1. If the Dial-Up Networking window is not currently open, do the following: 2. Double-click the ULS at FCC icon in the Dial-Up Networking window. 3 3. Click the Connect button on the window. Do not enter User name and Password. The Connecting window appears, indicating the status of your connection as your modem dials into the system. This window must remain running during your dial-up session. You may minimize the window, if you wish. If your modem fails to establish a connection, please see the Troubleshooting section below. 4. Once the connection is established, open your Web browser. 5. In your browser’s location field, enter http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ If nothing appears in your Web browser, see the Troubleshooting section below. 6. When you have finished, exit the Web browser, then click the Disconnect button on the Connecting window to end your dial-up session. Troubleshooting Following are problems you may encounter and possible solutions for resolving or isolating them. Modem does not respond 1. Confirm that all physical connections for the modem are present. 2. Confirm that the phone line is active by connecting it to a telephone and checking for a dial tone. 3. Confirm that the correct modem driver is installed for your modem. Modem dials but does not connect 1. Confirm that the number the modem is dialing is correct. 2. Confirm that the modem prefix, if any, is correct. Modem dials and connects, but nothing appears when you enter the location in the Web browser 1. Check the settings in your dial-up networking icon, particularly that the Primary DNS is 192.104.54.1 and that TCP/IP is the only selected protocol. 2. Confirm that your Web browser is not using proxies; it should be set to “direct connection to the Internet.” 2. If you do log into a TCP/IP LAN, confirm that your LAN network IP address is being released. 4 To do so, connect to the FCC Network using dial-up networking, then click the Start button in Windows 95/98 and select Run. Type winipcfg and press OK. If your IP address does not begin with “192.104.”, then your LAN IP address is not being released. Click the Release All button, or consult your LAN administrator. Receive an Internal Server error in the Web browser 1. Confirm that the address entered in the location field is correct (http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls). 2. Confirm that Java and JavaScript are enabled in your Web browser, and confirm that Cookies is set to Accept All. Help For technical assistance with installing or using FCC software, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202)-414-1250 (voice) or (202) 414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. There are no weekend hours and the hotline is closed all Federal holidays. All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are recorded.