As The FCC Examines Ownership Structure Of Cellular Auction Bidders, O'Melveny & Myers Attorney Available For Commentary

Business Wire, Jan 29, 2001

Technology, Business and Legal Reporters

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2001

O'Melveny & Myers Attorney John Rogovin Represents One of the Smaller Carriers Adversely Impacted by the Behind-the-Scenes Dominance

of Large Companies

Issue:

Despite regulations introduced last year by the Federal Communications Commission to help the smaller telecommunications companies compete by giving them preference in an auction for a slice of airwaves, big cellular carriers still dominated this year's auction.

Many of the largest bidders classified as small companies actually had the backing of cellular giants such as AT&T Wireless and Cingular.

Now that the bidding is over, the FCC plans to examine the ownership structure of all bidding companies to ensure they have not violated the regulations.

Source:

John Rogovin of O'Melveny & Myers is available to provide insight and commentary as the FCC begins its examination.

Mr. Rogovin represents Allegheny Communications Inc., a small company that pulled out of its bid to win a license in San Antonio after higher bids were filed. Closer examination revealed that the small companies entering the higher bids have the financial backing of industry giants such as AT&T Wireless and Cingular.