FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Daniel Akaka
United States Senate
141 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Akaka:
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 ofthc 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 examinc 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 sizc 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 12111 STREET S W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 201 I
iJULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John Barrasso
United States Senate
307 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Barrasso:
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 rcceiving 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 offuture 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 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Max S. Baucus
United States Senate
511 Hart Senatc Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Baucus:
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 intcrcarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that
receive public funding from other governmental agencies such as the Rural Utilities
Service CRUS). A reformed, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier
compensation system should complement RU '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
May31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mark Begich
United States Senate
144 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Begich:
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 (RU ). 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 RU support to examine the potential
impact ofchanges to the system and has been working closely with R S 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,
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445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Roy Blunt
United States Senate
274 Russell enate Office Building
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Blunt:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to refornl
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 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 potential
impact ofchanges to the sy tern 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 fecdback 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 John Boozman
United States Senate
355 Dirksen Senate Oflice Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Boozman:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's currcnt 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 CRUS). 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 R S to address
related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we receive to determine the
appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any neccssary transitions to those
mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as wc move forward,
the Commission will fully take into accountlhe needs ofconsumcrs in rural areas and
carriers erving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 I CTH STREET S W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Saxby Chambliss
United States Senate
416 Russell enate Office Building
Wa hington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Chambliss:
Thank you for your leHer regarding thc 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 adcquately
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 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 partner hips. 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 conccrns, and that as we move forward,
the Commission will fully take into account the needs of consumers 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 IIonorable Kent Conrad
United States Senate
624 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Conrad:
Thank you for your leller regarding the Commission's current cfforts to reform
the Universal Service Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and
share your concern that thcsc rcforms should be designed so that thcy adcquately
consider potential impact on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe fact that changes to thc 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.
Plcase 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 apprcciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Michael D. Crapo
United States Senate
239 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Crapo:
Thank you for your leiter 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 RU to address
related issues. The Commission will analyze the data we receive to determine the
appropriate size offuture 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,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12lH STREET S W WASHINGTON, D C 20554 • 202-4 I 6-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Enzi
United States Senate
379A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Enzi:
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 • 202-418-tOOO
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable AI Franken
United States Senate
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Franken:
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 Scrvice Fund
and intercarrier compensation system may affect providers serving rural areas that
receive public funding 1T0m 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. [appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May3L2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senalor Grassley:
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 govcrnmental agencies such as thc Rural Utilities
Service CRUS). 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 thosc
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 8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tom Harkin
United States Senate
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Harkin:
Thank you for your letler regarding the Commission's current efforts to refornl
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 othcr 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.
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 w. WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202·418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch
United States Senate
104 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Hatch:
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 mindrul or the fact that changes to the Universal Service Fund
and intercarrier compensation system may arrect providers serving rural areas that
receive public funding rrom other governmental agencics such as the Rural Utilities
Service (RUS). A rerormed, broadband-rocused 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 rrom finns currently receiving RUS support to examine the potential
impact orchanges 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 or future recovery mechanisms and any necessary transitions to those
mechanism.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move rorward,
the Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumers in rural areas and
carriers serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide reedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12111 STREET S. W. WASHINGTON. 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 201 I
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John Hoeven
United States Senate
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Hoeven:
Thank you for your leiter regarding the Commission's currcnt 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 Commis ion 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,
•
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-4 I 8·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 3I. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Johanns
United States Senate
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Johanns:
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 thc Univcrsal 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 reformcd, broadband-focused Universal Service Fund and intercarrier
compensation system should complement RUS's efTorts 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 rccovery mechanisms and any necessary transitions to thosc
mechanisms.
Please be assured that I understand your concerns, and that as we move forward,
the Commission will fully take into account the needs ofconsumcrs 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, 0 C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tim Johnson
United States Senate
136 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Johnson:
Thank you for your lctter 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
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 determine the
appropriate size of future recovery mechanisms and any necessary transitions to those
mechanisms.
Please be assurcd 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, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar
United States Senate
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Klobuchar:
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 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 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 ofconsumcrs in rural areas and
carriers scrving 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 Carl Levin
United States Senate
269 Russell enate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Levin:
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 bc 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 intcrcarrier 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 systcm 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 STREETS.W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202·418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Claire McCaskill
United States Senate
717 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator McCaskill:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to reform
the Universal Scrvice Fund and the intercarrier compensation system. I understand and
share your concern thatthesc reforms should be designed so that they adequately
consider potential impact on existing investmcnt 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 a the Rural Utilities
Service CRUS). 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 cxamine 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 of consumers in rural areas and
carriers serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on these
important is ues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
I..!uuus GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jeff Merkley
United States Senate
107 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Merkley:
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 refornls 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 firnls 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 providc feedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, 0 C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31, 2011
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jerry Moran
United States Senate
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear enator Moran:
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 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 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 ize 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 Lisa Murkowski
United States Scnate
709 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Murkowski:
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 refonns 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 othcr 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 finns currently rcceiving 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 providc 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 E. Benjamin Nelson
United States Senate
720 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator elson:
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 refonns 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 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 end, the Commission has
requested data from linns 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 • 202-4' 8-, 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mark Pryor
United States Senate
255 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 205 I0
Dcar Senator Pryor:
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 of the fact that changes to the Univcrsal 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 partncrships. To that end. the Commission has
requcsted 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 analyzc 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 James E. Risch
United States Senate
483 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Risch:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's current efforts to refornl
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 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 assurcd 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
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Iionorable Pat Roberts
United States Senate
109 Ilart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Roberts:
Thank you for your lener 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 complemcnt RUS's efforts to spur broadband build-out in
rural America through public-privatc 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 bcen 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 necds of consumers in rural areas and
carriers serving them. I appreciate the opportunity to providc feedback on these
important issues.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1000
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May31,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jon Tester
United States Senate
724 Hart enate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Tester:
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 reforn1s 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 firn1s 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 John R. Thune
United States Senate
493 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Thune:
Thank you for your letter regarding thc 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 adcquately
considcr potential impact on existing investment in rural areas.
The Commission is mindful ofthe factlhat 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,
c::----
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET 5 W WASHINGTON, 0 C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 31. 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mark Udall
United States Senate
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Udall:
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 refonns 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 lhat 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 • 202-4 I 8-1 000