MIKE THOMPSON
hI DI\IMIC,.C III "
CO\1~IITTEI0'1 \lAYS A .1) \11 A'IS
\IIWtI"\llI n-I 0' III -\1 TIl
SlH(·O~I\Il1T110/'1, Sil H I
RI.\ I'. I~1H'1Rt
PERMA'IEI\T SELECT
COMMITTEE ON IN 1HJ.lGENCE
RA"K!"'iG MI MHI R. Sl"KO"'\tlllll Ol\ 1'1 RkORISM,
IlUMA'>I J-.:nLLlGI 'Cl-, AN ..... '1'51\ ANI)
COl;NnltlI'HtlllGI NCl
Sl1BCmtMll1ll'O~QVIII.<;I(illf
CONGRESS OF THE U ITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESE TATIVES
WASHI GTON, DC 20515
July21,2011
Attorney General Eric Holder
U.S. Department ofJustice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 1145
Washington, DC 20530
Chairman Julius Genachowski
Federal communications Commission
445 Twelfth Street, SW, Room 8-C445
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Attorney General Holder and Chairman Genachowski:
I urge that the Department ofJustice and the Federal Communications Commission
expeditiously review and approve the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA.
Once approved, this merger will allow AT&T to significantly expand and strengthen its
broadband network, better serving constituents in Northern California and nationwide.
In order to maintain our nation's long term economic growth, it is essential that we bring 21 st
century wireless infrastructure into areas not currently being served, and to strengthen pre 
existing networks to allow consumers faster download speeds and fewer dropped calls. This
merger will allow AT&T to bring high-speed mobile service to over 97 percent ofthe US
population, including expanded areas within my district.
In addition, because ofthe lack ofavailable wireless spectrum needed for the latest technology
demanded by consumers, carrier like AT&T are currently facing a "spectrum crunch." This
crunch stems from the exponential growth ofdata demanded by users owning smartphones and
similar devices. Ifapproved, this merger would bring the added benefit of increasing the
spectrum available to AT&T, allowing them to expand its latest-generation 4G broadband
network.
Many communities in my district clearly gain expanded and improved service under this merger.
It is my strong hope however, that ifand when this merger is approved, AT&T will remain
committed to continued critical infrastructure investments in the remaining rural communities
who do not yet enjoy access to their services.
Again, I urge that you and your staffs approve this important merger between AT&T and T 
Mobile USA. Thank you in advance for your consideration and please do not hesitate to contact
me or Tim Daly on my staffat 202-226-7367 should you have any further questions or require
additional information.
Sincerely,
;!J:1:1!J~
Member ofCongress
CC: FCC Commissioners
1}1I"1~<1un rend.-,!f'~l'a
,