OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
January 25, 20 II
The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher
2300 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rohrabacher:
Thank you For your letter regarding access stimulation and the potential impact of
Commission action on "free" conference calling services. Questions about acccss stimulation
have arisen in the context of intercarrier compensation, the system that determines payments
between carriers as they hand oFF calls to one another. I appreciate learning ofyour concerns and
will ensure that your letter is included in the record for the intercarrier compensation reform
proceeding.
The Commission has tentatively scheduled consideration ofa Notice of Proposcd
Rulemaking For its February 8, 2011 meeting that includcs an evaluation of its intercarrier
compensation rules, their impact on access stimulation, and how to address any abuses. As the
Commission considers these issues, its objective is to prevent carriers from gaming the
intercarrier compensation system, while not precluding the legitimate growth ofcompetitive
carriers that can provide more competitive service options For consumcrs.
Please be assured that any decision by the Commission will take into account the interests
ofconsumers, businesses, and carriers. I appreciate the opportunity to hear your views about this
important matter.
,
G
Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
January 25, 20 II
The Honorable David Wu
2338 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Wu:
Thank you for your letter regarding access stimulation and the potential impact of
Commission action on "free" conference calling services. Questions about access stimulation
have arisen in the context of intercarrier compensation, thc system that determines payments
between carriers as they hand offcalls to one another. I appreciate learning of your concerns and
will ensure that your letter is included in the record for the intercarrier compensation reform
proceeding.
The Conullission has tentatively scheduled consideration ofa Noticc of Proposed
Rulemaking for its February 8, 20 II meeting that includes an evaluation of its intercarrier
compensation rules, their impact on access stimulation, and how to address any abuses. As the
Conunission considers these issues, its objective is to prevent carrier from gaming the
intercarrier compensation system, while not precluding the legitimate growth ofcompetitive
carriers that can provide more competitive service options for consumers.
Please be assured that any decision by the Commission will take into account the interests
ofconsumers, businesses, and carriers. I appreciate the opportunity to hear your views about this
important matter.
Sipcere!7
Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
January 25, 20 II
The Honorable Donald M. Payne
2310 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Payne:
Thank you for your letter regarding access stimulation and the potential impact of
Commission action on "free" conference calling services. Questions about access stimulation
have arisen in the context of intercarrier compensation, the system that determines payments
between carriers as they hand offcalls to one another. 1appreciate learning ofyour concerns and
will ensure that your letter is included in the record for the intercarrier compensation reform
proceeding.
The Commission has tentatively scheduled considcration ofa Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking for its February 8, 20 II mecting that includcs an evaluation of its intercarrier
compensation rules, their impact on access stimulation, and how to address any abuses. As the
Commission considers these issues, its objective is to prevent carriers from gaming the
intercarrier compensation system, while not precluding the legitimate growth ofcompetitive
carriers that can provide more competitive service options for consumers.
Please be assured that any decision by the Commission will take into account the interests
ofconsumers, businesses, and carriers. I apprcciate the opportunity to hear your views about this
important matter.
/7'y,
I
Julius Genachowski