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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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)
August 31, 2001
VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
WASHINGTON
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-29667 91-1983600
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
12920 - 38th STREET S.E.,
BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 98006
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (425) 378-4000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
(a) Previous Independent Accountants
On August 29, 2001, VoiceStream Wireless Corporation ("VWC") dismissed Arthur
Andersen LLP ("Andersen") as its independent accountant
The audit reports of Andersen on the consolidated financial statements of VWC
and subsidiaries for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31,
2000 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they
qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
The decision to change the independent audit firm was recommended by VWC's Audit
Committee and approved by VWC's Board of Directors.
During the two years ended December 31, 2000, and the subsequent interim period
through August 29, 2001, there were no disagreements with Andersen on any matter
of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or
auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to Andersen's
satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of
the disagreement in its reports on the consolidated financial statements for
such years.
During the past two fiscal years and through August 29, 2001, Andersen has not
advised VWC of any reportable events (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of
Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
VWC requested that Andersen furnish it with a letter addressed to the Securities
and Exchange Commission stating whether or not it agrees with the statements
above and, if not, stating the respects in which it does not agree. A copy of
such letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) New Independent Accountants
VWC engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") as its new independent accountant
as of August 29, 2001. During the two years ended December 31, 2000 and through
August 29, 2001, VWC has not consulted with PwC regarding any matters specified
in Items 304(a)(2)(i) or (ii) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. VWC has authorized Andersen to respond fully to any inquiries from
PwC relating to its engagement as VWC's independent accountant.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
16.1 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP addressed to the Securities and
Exchange Commission regarding Change in Certifying Accountant
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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.
VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION
Dated: August 31, 2001
By: /s/ David A. Miller
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David A. Miller
Vice President of Legal Affairs