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EDWARD J. MARKEY
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The Honorable Julius Genachowski
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Chairman Genachowski:
As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues its work to reform the
Universal Service Fund (USF) and Intercarrier Compensation regime, the FCC is
appropriately pursuing policies designed to reduce waste and increase accountability for
ratepayers. At the same time, it is important that the Commission recognizes the
continued need for consumer-driven services, such as the range oflegitimate toll
conferencing options.
As you know, millions ofnon-profit organizations, small businesses, educational
institutions, and consumers rely on such services daily. There should be regulatory
solutions that enable a level playing field for all telecommunications carriers and service
providers in urban and rural areas while also eliminating the incentives for abuse. The
Notice ofProposed Rulemaking properly outlines the issues surrounding access
stimulation, and I encourage the FCC to closely examine solutions that address pricing
Intercarrier Compensation rates to ensure that valuable, 'legitimate consumer services are
preserved and private investment in underserved areas continues.
Thank you for your work on this important issue. I look forward to working with you to
resolve this issue in a way that protects consumers and businesses.
Sincerely,
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