SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2017
pdvWireless, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-36827 |
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33-0745043 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
3 Garret Mountain Plaza Suite 401 Woodland Park, NJ |
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07424 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(973) 771-0300
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 3, 2017, pdvWireless, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has filed comments at the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") related to the Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”) the FCC previously issued with respect to the 900 MHz band. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished on this Form 8-K, including the press release and all information referenced in the press release, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall the information be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, issued on October 3, 2017 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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pdvWireless, Inc. |
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Date: October 3, 2017 |
/s/ John C. Pescatore |
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John C. Pescatore |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, issued on October 3, 2017 |
pdvWireless Files Comments on FCC Notice of Inquiry
WOODLAND PARK, NJ – 10/3/17 – pdvWireless, Inc., (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PDVW), a wireless communications carrier focused on developing and offering private network and mobile communication solutions for businesses, today announced that together with the Enterprise Wireless Alliance, it has filed comments at the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") related to the previously issued Notice of Inquiry ("NOI"). The NOI opened a proceeding “to examine whether any rule changes may be appropriate to increase access to spectrum, improve spectrum efficiency, and expand flexibility in the 896-901/935-940 MHz band”. The full text of the comments is available via the following link https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/100312461354/EWA-PDV%20NOI%20Comments%2017-200%20%2010-02-17.pdf. The FCC has indicated that reply comments related to the NOI are due by November 1, 2017.
About pdvWireless, Inc.
pdvWireless, Inc. is a private wireless communications carrier focused on utilizing its spectrum assets to develop and offer next generation network and mobile communication solutions to critical infrastructure and enterprise customers. It is the largest holder of licensed nationwide spectrum in the 900 MHz band in the United States and is pursuing a regulatory process that seeks to modernize a portion of the 900 MHz band to accommodate the future deployment of broadband technologies and services. pdvWireless operates private push-to-talk (“PTT”) networks in major markets throughout the United States and, by combining its PTT services with its patented and industry-validated SaaS technology, is improving team communication and field documentation across a wide array of industries, including transportation, distribution, construction, hospitality, waste management and field service. pdvWireless’ mobile workforce applications increase the productivity of field-based workers and the efficiency of their dispatch and call center operations. pdvWireless' Chairman, Brian McAuley, and Vice Chairman, Morgan O'Brien, were the co-founders of Nextel Communications and have over 60 years of combined experience in two-way radio operations and successfully developing regulatory driven spectrum initiatives to address the unmet wireless communications needs of businesses. pdvWireless is headquartered in Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Contacts
pdvWireless, Inc.
Natasha Vecchiarelli
Investor Relations Manager
pdvWireless, Inc.
973-531-4397
ir@pdvwireless.com