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ELIOT L. ENGEL
17th DISTRiCt, NEW YORK
March 26, 2010
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The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 Twelfth Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Dear Chairman Genachowksi:
I am writing regarding the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)'s National
Broadband Plan to open up the Wireless Communications Service to mobile internet
device manufacturers_
I commend you for looking at ways to increa.se access to broadband for more
Americans. However, I want to ensure that the Commission gives proper attention to
incumbent companies Who have paid billions ofdollars ofinfrastructure costs to build out
a network in adjacent spectrum bands.
I have no interest in stifling innovation, and as a senior Member ofthe House
Committee on Energy and Commerce, I have been a close follower ofInternet and
technology issues for decades. I also believe that, given strict testing procedures, this
spectrum can be used to help create the next generation ofmobile Internet devices,
However, given the 19 million subscribers to satellite radio, the Commission must ensure
that these new devices will not disrupt broadcasts for millions ofpeople_
I respectfully request that you provide me with infonnation on the steps the
Commission is taking to make certain that mobile devices approved for use in the WCS
band do not interfere with satellite radio broadcasts. I look forward to your prompt
response.
Sincerely,
Eliot L. Engel
Member ofCongTess
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