D and E PCS Blocks: The fourth and fifth PCS licenses that were auctioned by the FCC in January 1997. Each contains MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on BTA geographical partitions. The licenses were reserved for smaller businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

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D and E PCS Blocks: The fourth and fifth PCS licenses that were auctioned by the FCC in January 1997. Each contains MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on BTA geographical partitions. The licenses . . . View Full Definition

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Percentage Premium: Applies mainly to convertible securities. Premium over parity of a convertible bond divided by parity.

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Perdin: Tablegrape of unknown pedigree grown and occasionally used for making homemade white wines by home gardeners of Paris, France.