PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 11-271 February 11, 2011 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS 700 MHz BAND LICENSES Auction 73 Report No. AUC-73 (Auction 73) In 2008, the Federal Communications Commission conducted an auction of 1,099 licenses in the 698-806 MHz Band (700 MHz Band) (Auction 73). 1 After a preliminary review of the FCC long-form applications (FCC Form 601), the application listed in Attachment A to this Public Notice was accepted for filing. 2 Upon further review, we find that the application filed by Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc., listed in Attachment A to this Public Notice, is complete and conforms to the Commission’s rules. Furthermore, the Commission has received full payment, as required by section 1.2109(a) of its rules, 3 for the license listed in Attachment A. Accordingly, by this Public Notice, we announce the grant of the licenses listed in Attachment A. 4 We grant these licenses pursuant to Section 309(a) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 309(a), and section 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 0.331, because it will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity. This Public Notice includes the following Attachments: 1 Auction of 700 MHz Band Licenses Closes; Winning Bidders Announced for Auction 73, Public Notice, 23 FCC Rcd 4572 (WTB 2008). 2 See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces that Applications for 700 MHz Band Licenses Are Accepted for Filing, Public Notice, 23 FCC Rcd 6722 (WTB 2008). 3 47 C.F.R. § 1.2109(a). 4 NatTel, LLC (“NatTel”) filed a petition to deny the application of Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. (“PRTC”) on April 29, 2008. The Mobility Division denied NatTel’s petition to deny. See NatTel, LLC Petition to Deny Application of Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. for 700 MHz Band Licenses, Auction No. 73, Order, 24 FCC Rcd 428 (MD, WTB 2009) (“Order”). NatTel filed a petition for reconsideration of the Order on January 27, 2009. On December 12, 2010, NatTel filed a request for approval to withdraw its petitions to deny and for reconsideration stating that, in the context of NatTel’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, NatTel and PRTC had entered into a court-approved settlement agreement that forms the basis for the withdrawal of these petitions. That filing also included a certification that neither NatTel nor its principals had received any money or other consideration for the withdrawal of its pleadings against the PRTC application. On December 14, 2010, América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. and PRTC filed declarations that neither one had paid or will pay any money or other consideration in exchange for the withdrawal or dismissal of NatTel’s petition to deny and petition for reconsideration. We find that the submissions satisfy the requirements of section 1.935 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.935, and grant approval for the withdrawal of NatTel’s petition to deny and petition for reconsideration. Attachment A: Application and Licenses the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Is Granting. Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for the Application Listed in Attachment A Using ULS. Attachment C: Instructions for Searching for Granted License Listed in Attachment A Using ULS. Attachment D: Instructions for Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows 95/98/2000/XP. Please contact Kathy Harris, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, at (202) 418-0609, for questions regarding legal matters and licensing issues. - FCC - 2 ATTACHMENT A 700 MHz BAND APPLICATION GRANTED AUCTION ID: 73 SORTED BY LICENSEE NAME, MARKET NUMBER AND CHANNEL BLOCK DATE OF REPORT: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Licensee Name Market Code Channel Block File Number Call Sign Intent to Seek Tribal Land Bidding Credit Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. BEA174 A 0003382234 WQNI292 N Puerto Rico Telephone Company, Inc. CMA091 B 0003382234 WQNI293 N Page 1 Attachment B SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR 700 MHz BAND LICENSE 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 73. To search the FCC Network for an application, you must first connect to the FCC Network. Attachment D describes how Windows 95/98/2000/XP users can connect to the FCC Network using the Dial-Up Networking features of Windows 95/98/2000/XP. We recommend that you use Netscape Communicator 6.2 or higher, or Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (Internet web browser software) to use ULS for application searches. To download the latest versions of Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer free of charge, access the Netscape download site at http://home.netscape.com/download/, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer download site at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.asp. 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 D). b. Start your web browser. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov. 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 Application Search box to search by a specific File Number, FRN or Licensee Name. You can choose the Advanced 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 applications associated with an FCC Auction. • Select Site Based to search only for site-based applications. • 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 73, click 73 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. • Click the Reset button to undo a menu selection and search for all options in the menu. 4 • 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 ULS for applications and licenses, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201 (voice) or (717) 338-2824 (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. Attachment C SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRANTED 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES AUCTION 73 Following are instructions for electronically searching the FCC Network for a specific license or licenses granted by the Commission. The following instructions relate specifically to searching for granted licenses associated with Auction 73. To search the FCC Network for an application, you must first connect to the FCC Network. Attachment D describes how Windows 95/98/2000/XP users can connect to the FCC Network using the Dial-Up Networking features of Windows 95/98/2000/XP. We recommend that you use Netscape Communicator 4.51, 4.61, or 4.7 (Internet web browser software) to use ULS for license searches. To download Netscape Communicator 4.7 free of charge, access the Netscape download site at http://home.netscape.com/download/. 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 Capital letters (in Roman without italics or bold lettering) inside French quotes indicate specific 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. Performing a License Search Once you have connected to the FCC Network, follow the procedures below to search for a license. You may click the ? (Help) button at anytime for additional information on using License 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 D). b. Start your web browser. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov. 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://www.fcc.gov/wtb/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 License Search button, located on the left side of the page. Note: License Search utilizes "cookies." If you are receiving a notification message when accepting a cookie, we recommend that you disable this message in your web browser options. Please consult your web browser Help facility for more information. 4. Select the type of search by clicking the down arrow in the Select Search Type field to obtain a menu containing the following options: Select General to search for all licenses. Select Market Based to search only for licenses associated with an FCC Auction. Select Site Based to search only for site-based licenses. 2 Select Frequency to search for Wireless licenses based on a single frequency or frequency ranges. Click the desired option from the menu and click the Continue button. 5. The License Search screen appears. This screen contains several data entry fields used for specifying the criteria for your license search. On the License Search screen, specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired license. Please refer to the following “Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria” for more information. 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 in 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. Click to undo a menu selection and search for all options in the menu. Click the Clear button to clear entries from all of the search fields. The Universal Licensing System restricts the number of rows returned in a license search to 3000. In such instances, you must enter more specific search criteria to reduce the number of rows returned. Click the ? (Help) button for a definition of each search field available on the License Search screen. 6. After you have specified the desired search criteria, click the Search button. The system will scan the database for any licenses matching the search criteria. The matching license files will be listed on the Search Results screen. The Search Results screen will identify the call sign, licensee name, radio service code, market, and licensee id for each license 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 respecify search criteria. 7. To view a license, click its call sign underlined link. To navigate through the data on the License 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. 3 4 To re-access the Search Results screen, click the down arrow in the Other Options field to obtain the drop-down menu of options. Click Search Results from the Other Options menu and then click the Go button. To access additional information about the license (such as special conditions, associated applications, and locations), click the down arrow in the License Options field to obtain the drop-down menu of options. Click the desired selection from the menu then click the Go button. To begin a new search, click the down arrow in the Other Options field to obtain the drop-down menu of options. Click New Search from the Other Options menu and then click the Go button. Technical Support For technical assistance in searching ULS for applications and licenses, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201 (voice) or (717) 338-2824 (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. Attachment D USING DIAL-UP NETWORKING IN WINDOWS 95/98/2000/XP FOR ULS FILING This attachment describes how to use Windows 95/98/2000/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. 2 Hardware and Software Requirements Connecting to the FCC Network using Windows 95/98/2000/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 Software Requirements • Web browser software is required. You may use Netscape Communicator (v. 4.5, 4.51, 4.61, 4.7x) or Internet Explorer (v. 5.5 or later) browser software to electronically register and file FCC Form 601 through ULS. You can download Netscape Communicator free of charge by accessing the Netscape download site at http://home.netscape.com/download/archive.html. You may also download Internet Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.asp. • Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/XP Note: If you are running Windows in a networked environment, check with your local network administrator for any potential conflicts with Windows 95/98/2000/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. 3 Configuring Dial-Up Networking 1. To start dial-up networking in Windows 95/98: a. Click the Windows 95/98 Start button. b. Click the Programs option to display the Programs menu. c. Click the Accessories option to display the Accessories menu. d. In Windows 95, click Dial-Up Networking. In Windows 98, click Communications, then Dial-Up Networking. If Dial-Up Networking is not an option on your Accessories menu, you should install it from your Windows 95/98 CD or diskettes. 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 To start dial-up networking in Windows 2000, the user must be logged in as an “administrator.” Follow these steps: a. Click the Start button. b. Click Settings. c. Click on the Network icon. d. Click on Dial-up Connections. NOTE: You must have administrative rights in Windows 2000 or XP to set up dial-up networking. 2. When the Dial-Up Networking window appears, double-click the Make New Connection icon. The Make New Connection window appears. 3. In the field entitled Type a name for the computer you are dialing, type ULS at FCC. 4. In Windows 95, click the down arrow at the right of the Select a modem field and select your modem from the menu of available modems. 4 In Windows 98, click the down arrow at the right of the Select a device field and select your modem from the menu of available devices. If your modem does not appear on this list, you must install your modem driver according to the modem manufacturer installation procedures, which are usually described in your modem’s user manual. 5. Click the Configure button. Click the Options tab at the top of the Properties window. 6. In the Connection control area of the Options tab, verify that neither option is selected. If either option is selected, click the check box at the left of the option to deselect it. Then click the OK button. 7. Click the Next button. 8. Type 800 in the Area Code field and 844-2784 in the Telephone Number field. Verify that the correct country is selected in the Country code field. If necessary, click the down arrow at the right of the Country code field, and select the appropriate country from the menu of available countries. 9. Click the Next button. 10. Click the Finish button. An icon titled ULS at FCC appears in the Dial-Up Networking window. 11. Verify that properties are configured correctly before attempting a dial-up session. Position the mouse pointer on the ULS at FCC icon and click the right mouse button to display a menu. Select Properties from the menu. 12. Click the Server Types tab at the top of the Properties window. 13. In the Advanced Options area, verify that only Enable software compression is selected. If it is not selected, click the check box at the left of the option to select it. If either of the other options is selected, click the check box to deselect it. 14. In the Allowed Network Protocols area, verify that only TCP/IP is selected. If it is not selected, click the check box at the left of the option to select it. If either of the other options is selected, click the check box to deselect it. 15. Click the TCP/IP Settings button. In the TCP/IP Settings window, confirm that the Server assigned IP address option is selected. Then, in the section beneath, select Specify name server addresses. 5 16. Type 192.104.54.1 as the Primary DNS. Make sure that these two options are checked: • Use IP header compression • Use default gateway or remote network 17. Click OK on the TCP/IP Settings window and the Server Type window. 18. a. Click the Windows 95/98 Start button, then click the Settings option to display the Settings menu. b. Click Control Panel and then double-click the Network icon. c. In the Configuration tab of the Network window, select TCP/IP and click the Properties button. (If there are multiple TCP/IP protocols, select TCP/IP, then highlight Dial-Up Adapter and click Properties.) d. Click the DNS Configuration tab. e. Select Enable DNS. Type bidder in the Host box, type fcc.gov in the Domain box, then type 192.104.54.1 in the DNS Server Search Order box and click the Add button. f. Click OK on the TCP/IP Properties windows, then click OK on the Network window. g. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes to restart, then begin the Dial-Up Procedure. Dial-Up Procedure 1. If the Dial-Up Networking window is not currently open, do the following: a. Click the Windows 95/98 Start button. b. Click the Programs option to display the Programs menu. c. Click the Accessories option to display the Accessories menu. d. In Windows 95, click Dial-Up Networking In Windows 98, click Communications, then Dial-Up Networking. The Dial-Up Networking window appears. 2. Double-click the ULS at FCC icon in the Dial-Up Networking window. 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. 6 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.” 3. If you do log into a TCP/IP LAN, confirm that your LAN network IP address is being released. 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. 7 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 (877) 480-3201 (voice) or (717) 338-2824 (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.