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Northpoint decision will be released today (Fri.), FCC Chmn. Powe...

Northpoint decision will be released today (Fri.), FCC Chmn. Powell told us Thurs. He said Commission was “finalizing statements” and draft of press release. “There’s nothing major.” Earlier FCC official Tom Tycz told reporters: “It’s over when it’s over.”…

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Northpoint had no comment on delay. Industry sources, including those close to Northpoint, continue to speculate that Commission decision involves some kind of auction. Northpoint officials have said in past they will file court appeal if that happens. Correction: Northpoint petition never was on agenda for FCC’s April 18 open meeting (CD April 18 p1).