FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
I..iULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Rick Berg
U.S. House of Representatives
323 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Berg:
Thank you for your lettcr regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Scrvice (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address relatcd issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to detern1ine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S.W WASHINGTON. 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Leonard Boswell
U.S. House of Representatives
1026 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Boswell:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as thc Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compcnsation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end. the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward. the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving thcm. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. 0 C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Bruce Braley
U.S. House of Representatives
1727 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Braley:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to rcform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Servicc Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potcntial impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S,W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John R. Carter
U.S. House of Representatives
409 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Carter:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward. the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Howard Coble
U.S. House of Representatives
2188 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 205 I5
Dear Congressman Coble:
Thank you for your letter rcgarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarricr compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so thatlhey adequately consider pOlential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas lhat receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as thc Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, thc Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S,W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable K. Michael Conaway
U.S. House of Representatives
2430 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Conaway:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencics such as thc Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine thc potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 t 2TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jim Costa
U.S. House of Representatives
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Costa:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's current effort to reform the
Universal Scrvice Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should bc de igned so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as thc Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
recciving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to thc system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns. and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide fcedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W. WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jerry F. Costello
U.S. House of Representatives
2408 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Costello:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I wlderstand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S W WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable onnan D. Dicks
U.S. House of Representatives
2467 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Dicks:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's current efforts to rcfonn the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potcntial impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Servicc Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmcntal agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end. the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445I~STREET S.W WASHINGTON. DC. 20554 • 202'418'1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Lloyd Doggett
U.S. House of Representatives
201 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Doggett:
Thank you for your let1er regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compcnsation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Univcrsal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partncrships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 •202~418-IOOO
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHQWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Sean P. DufTy
U.S. House of Representatives
1208 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Duffy:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to refornlthe
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I wlderstand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
interearrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.W WASHINGTON,D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Cory Gardner
U.S. House of Representatives
213 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Gardner:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns. and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Sam Graves
U.. House of Representatives
1415 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Graves:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affcct providers serving rural areas that rcceive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHQWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tim Griffin
U.S. Hou e of Representatives
1232 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Griffin:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal ervice Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Lynn Jenkins
U.S. House of Representatives
1122 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Jenkins:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. 1 understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affcct providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compcnsation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to addrcss related issues. The Commission will analyzc the data we
receive to detennine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that 1 undcrstand your concerns, and that as wc move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 •202~4I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
I.1ULlUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Timothy V. Jolmson
U.S. House of Representatives
1207 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Johnson:
Thank you for your leHer regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and thc intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarricr compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide fcedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
.c:--
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 201 J
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ron Kind
U.S. House of Representatives
1406 Longworth House Office Building
Washington. D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Kind:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other goverrunental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed. broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanism .
Please be assured that J understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
c:=---
Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S W WASHINGTON. 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tom Latham
U.S. House of Representatives
2217 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Latham:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequatcly consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Univcrsal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issucs. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciatc the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
--_...-- .
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
vULtUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Robert E. Lalla
U.S. House of Representatives
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Latta:
Thank you for your leller regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focu ed Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
.c:---
Julius Genachowski
445 12m STREET S W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Dave Loebsack
U.S. House of Representatives
1527 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Loebsack:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to rcform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. 1understand and share your
concern that these refonns should be designed so that they adequately consider potcntial impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of thc fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarricr compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that rcccive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as thc Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation systcm
should complement RUS's efforts to pur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to exanline the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to detennine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Frank D. Lucas
U.S. House of Representatives
2311 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lucas:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
refonned, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from !inns currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to detennine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I under tand your concerns. and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Blaine Luetkemeyer
U.S. House of Representatives
1740 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Luetkemeyer:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current cfforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarricr compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarricr compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward. the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S,W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ben Ray Lujan
U.S. House of Representatives
330 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lujan:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis
U.S. House of Representativcs
113 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Lummis:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providcrs scrving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to tho e mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May31,2011
~uuusGENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jim Matheson
U.S. House of Representatives
2434 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Matheson:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Univer al Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potcntial impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriatc size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, DC. 20554 • 202·418'1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 3 J. 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike McIntyre
U.S. House of Representatives
2133 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Mcintyre:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and hare your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Univer al Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be as ured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofcon umers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12'TH STREET s.W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202·418·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Brad Miller
U.S. House of Representatives
1127 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Miller:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these refornls should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencics such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as wc move forward. the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. 1appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 I2THSTREETS,W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Kristi oem
U.S. House of Representatives
226 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Noem:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to rcform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that reccive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural Amcrica through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Bill Owens
U.S. Housc of Representatives
431 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 205 15
Dear Congressman Owens:
Thank you for your lel1er regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designcd so that they adequately consider potcntial impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencics such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complcmcnt RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. 1appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202·418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Collin C. Peterson
U.S. House of Representatives
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congres man Peterson:
Thank you for your letter rcgarding the Commission's current cfforts to reforn1the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be dcsigned so that they adequately consider potcntial impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Scrvice Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RU ). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Servicc Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examinc the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. Thc Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S. W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Reid Ribble
U.S. House of Representatives
1513 Longworth Ilouse Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ribble:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intcrcarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately considcr potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
Thc Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Univcrsal Scrvicc Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agcncies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has becn
working closely with RUS to address rclated issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to dctermine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Ross
U.S. House of Rcpresentatives
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ross:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal ervice Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agcncies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examinc the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issucs. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriatc size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Pleasc be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate thc opportunity to provide feedback on thesc important issues.
Sincerely,
- .
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Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-4 I 8-,000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Bobby Schilling
U.S. House of Representatives
507 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Schilling:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to rcform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designcd so that they adequately consider potcntial impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers scrving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformcd, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that cnd, the Commission has requested data from lirms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address relatcd issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward. the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. 1appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
---_. .
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
~UllUSGENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Kurt Schrader
U.S. House of Representatives
314 Cannon Ilouse Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Schrader:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. J understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other govenunental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed. broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from finns currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON. D C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-' 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Adrian Smith
U.. House of Representatives
503 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Smith:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that thesc reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providcrs serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Servicc (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issucs. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that J understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Lamar S. Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
2409 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Smith:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to refoml the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Lee Terry
U.S. House of Representatives
2331 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Terry:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these refornls should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, DC. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mac Thornberry
U.S. House of Representatives
2209 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Thornberry:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform thc
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I undcrstand and share your
concern that these reforms should be designed so that they adequately consider potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful of the fact that changes to thc Universal Service Fund and
intercarrier compensation systcm may affect providcrs serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agcncies such as the Rural Utilities ervice (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's cfforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RU support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working closely with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanism .
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 121>< STREET S W WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable David Wu
U.S. House of Representatives
2338 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Wu:
Thank you for your 1el1er regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform the
Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and share your
concern that these reforms should bc designed so that they adequately considcr potential impact
on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthc fact that changes to the Univcrsal Scrvice Fund and
intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that receive public
funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). A
reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation system
should complement RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in rural America through public 
private partnerships. To that end, the Commission has requested data from firms currently
receiving RUS support to examine the potential impact ofchanges to the system and has been
working c10scly with RUS to address related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we
receive to determine the appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary
transitions to those mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward, the
Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and carriers
serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these important issues.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 121ri STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D,C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000