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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-78459
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): FEBRUARY 7, 2000
NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
DELAWARE 333-78459 91-1930918
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION) (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
4500 CARILLON POINT
KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033
(425) 828-1713
(ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
OFFICE)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 7, 2000, Nextel Partners, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing fourth quarter operating results.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 7, 2000
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.
NEXTEL PARTNERS, INC.
Date: February 7, 2000
/s/ JOHN D. THOMPSON
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John D. Thompson
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 7, 2000.
