<p> PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322</p><p>DA 02-2386 September 26, 2002</p><p>WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL PAGING WEBSITE REDESIGN</p><p>The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announces the redesign of its Commercial Paging (Paging) service website located at the URL, <http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/paging/>. The new site employs the retooled navigational structure and layout designed to improve usability for all bureau service websites. The design used for the website emphasizes and better organizes the information most frequently sought by paging licensees and members of the general public interested in paging issues. Site visitors will find quick and easy access to:</p><p> Consolidated Data Resources – including market area maps, bandplans, channel allocations information, and annual Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) Competition Reports.</p><p> Licensing Process Details – a step-by-step summary, filing procedures, FCC rules, construction/coverage requirements, and current methods for obtaining spectrum.</p><p> Spectrum Auction Recaps and Updates – listings of paging auctions and links to historical auction data, including winning bidders.</p><p> Operational Information – technology overviews, operational issues, and consumer information on blocking and jamming, international agreements, and resale.</p><p>Also, for user convenience, the bureau compiles, lists, and provides access to recent official FCC documents related to paging rules and licensing on a releases page. The redesign is part of the bureau’s continuing effort to enhance web-based services for the public. </p><p>For questions or comments concerning the website, contact Bobby Brown at (202) 418-0539 (e-mail: [email protected]). For all other paging issues, contact the Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-0620.</p>