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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2010
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JOINT STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI 
AND COMMISSIONER MEREDITH A. BAKER 
ON VERIZON WIRELESS’ RURAL 4G INITIATIVE
“Bringing the benefits of mobile broadband to rural America is one the Commission’s top 
priorities. The news of Verizon Wireless’ plan to partner with rural providers to accelerate 
investment in 4G networks is very encouraging. Seamless universal connectivity is essential to 
economic growth and world-class technology leadership. We look forward to learning more 
about Verizon Wireless’ initiative, its successful implementation, and other examples of 
industry-led innovation.”
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