FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 19, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Roger Wicker
United States Senate
555 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Wicker:
Thank you for your letter urging the Commission to begin a proceeding to ensure that all
consumers have access to mobile devices that use the 700 MHz Band. We are in complete
agreement on the need for all consumers to have access to cutting-edge and innovative devices
that take advantage ofthe benefits ofnext-generation technology, no matter which service
provider they choose.
The Commission is evaluating its next steps on interoperability issues and the availability
ofmobile devices in the 700 MHz Band. As you note, the Commission recently held a public
workshop on the interoperability ofcustomer mobile equipment across commercial spectrum
blocks in the 700 MHz Band. This workshop generated valuable insights on these matters. In
addition, to gain a better understanding ofinterference and other technical issues involved with
700 MHz interoperability, the ChiefEngineer from the Commission's Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau has been attending meetings ofthe industry standards setting bodies
where the relevant technical standards are being considered and adopted. I will keep you and
your staffinformed as the Commission continues its efforts to advance access to wireless
broadband in this country, which will stimulate innovation, economic growth, and job creation..
I appreciate this opportunity to hear your thoughts on this critically important matter. I
look forward to continuing our work to ensure that all Americans benefit from the power of
mobile broadband and new and innovative technologies.
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Septsnber 19, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mark Begich
United States Senate
144 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Begich:
Thank you for your letter urging the Commission to begin a proceeding to ensure that all
consumers have access to mobile devices that use the 700 MHz Band. We are in complete
agreement on the need for all consumers to have access to cutting-edge and innovative devices
that take advantage ofthe benefits ofnext-generation technology, no matter which service
provider they choose.
The Commission is evaluating its next steps on interoperability issues and the availability
ofmobile devices in the 700 MHz Band. As you note, the Commission recently held a public
workshop on the interoperability ofcustomer mobile equipment across commercial spectrum
blocks in the 700 MHz Band. This workshop generated valuable insights on these matters. In
addition, to gain a better understanding ofinterference and other technical issues involved with
700 MHz interoperability, the ChiefEngineer from the Commission's Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau has been attending meetings ofthe industry standards setting bodies
where the relevant technical standards are being considered and adopted. I will keep you and
your staffinformed as the Commission continues its efforts to advance access to wireless
broadband in this country, which will stimulate innovation, economic growth, and job creation..
I appreciate this opportunity to hear your thoughts on this critically important matter. I
look forward to continuing our work to ensure that all Americans benefit from the power of
mobile broadband and new and innovative technologies.
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Septanber 19, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV
Chairman
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
United States Senate
254 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Chairman Rockefeller:
Thank you for your letter urging the Commission to begin a proceeding to ensure that all
consumers have access to mobile devices that use the 700 MHz Band. We are in complete
agreement on the need for all consumers to have access to cutting-edge and innovative devices
that take advantage ofthe benefits ofnext-generation technology, no matter which service
provider they choose.
The Commission is evaluating its next steps on interoperability issues and the availability
ofmobile devices in the 700 MHz Band. As you note, the Commission recently held a public
workshop on the interoperability ofcustomer mobile equipment across commercial spectrum
blocks in the 700 MHz Band. This workshop generated valuable insights on these matters. In
addition, to gain a better understanding ofinterference and other technical issues involved with
700 MHz interoperability, the ChiefEngineer from the Commission's Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau has been attending meetings ofthe industry standards setting bodies
where the relevant technical standards are being considered and adopted. I will keep you and
your staffinformed as the Commission continues its efforts to advance access to wireless
broadband in this country, which will stimulate innovation, economic growth, and job creation..
I appreciate this opportunity to hear your thoughts on this critically important matter. I
look forward to continuing our work to ensure that all Americans benefit from the power of
mobile broadband and new and innovative technologies.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D,C. 20554 • 202-418-1000