Broadband PCS Auction Opening Ceremony
The Federal Communications Commission’s electronic auction was selling 99 licenses to companies to provide wireless phone technology in 51 a… read more
The Federal Communications Commission’s electronic auction was selling 99 licenses to companies to provide wireless phone technology in 51 areas across the nation. Various officials made remarks about the importance of this new step in providing government revenue and giving consumers more technology choices. Vice President Gore talked about the importance of government and private initiatives to maintain U.S. leadership in this technology, including the efforts to pass telecommunications reform legislation this year. close
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- Regina Keeney Chief Federal Communications Commission->Wireless Bureau
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