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Technology · 11/10/1995Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Limited Waiver of Deadline for Completion of Cellular Divestiture for PCS Providers

Summary

The US Federal Communications Commission granted a one-year extension to PCS providers, including WirelessCo, PhillieCo, and Sprint Corporation, to complete the divestiture of Sprint's prohibited cellular interests by September 21, 1996, as long as they can demonstrate the separation of Sprint Cellular and Sprint Telecommunications Venture activities to prevent anticompetitive practices.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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