Nextel Petitions For Reconsideration

FYI,

Nextel has submitted a Petition for Reconsideration asking that the FCC "reconsider its decision in the Memorandum Opinion & Order to expand the rights of non-Sprint Nextel, non-SouthernLINK Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) and non-ESMR licensees."

Some of the main points Sprint Nextel state in the letter include:

• The MO&O will reduce Sprint Nextel's post-reconfiguration spectrum and ignores the "Value for Value" principle established in the R&O
• Expanding ESMR band relocation rights is not necessary to achieve the commision's public interest objectives
• Expanding ESMR band relocation rights will create delay and uncertainty

The letter also mentions that there may not be sufficient spectrum to relocate all SMR and ESMR operations. It also expresses concern that the size of Wave 1, which includes as Sprint Nextel states "a disproportionate number of the most complex and congested markets in the country" will make it difficult for Sprint Nextel to meet the 18-month interim reconfiguration progress benchmark.

Click here for a copy of the Sprint Nextel Filing.