COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
CLIFF STEARNS
6TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA
WASHINGTON:
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SUBCOMMITTEES:
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OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS
The Honorable Julius Genachowski
Chainnan, Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Chainnan Genachowski:
I am writing with regard to the FCC's efforts to refonn the Universal Service Fund and
Intercarrier Compensation regime. The recently announced NPRM to address these
issues is a step in the right direction, especially as you attempt to introduce refonns that
result in less waste, improved efficiency, and more accountability for ratepayer dollars.
One area I would like to highlight is the continued need for access to consumer-driven
services, such as the range oftoll conferencing options. As you know, millions of
consumers, small businesses, educational institutions, and other non-profits rely on these
services daily.
I am confident there are pricing solutions that would provide a level playing field for all
telecommunications carriers and service providers in urban and rural areas, while
eliminating the incentives for abuse. While the NPRM properly outlines the issues
surrounding access stimulation, I urge the FCC to closely examine solutions that will
allow legitimate telecommunication carriers and service providers the opportunity to
offer such valuable consumers services and continue to encourage investment in
underserved areas.
Thank you for your work on this important issue and I look forward to working with you
to resolve this issue in a way that protects all American consumers and businesses. With
kind regards, I am '
Sincerely,
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Cliff Stearns
United States Representative
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