FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION March 29, 2012 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Al Franken United States Senate 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Franken: Thank you for your letter expressing concerns about the proposed spectrum transfer between Verizon Wireless, Cox Communications, and SpectrumCo, LLC. I value your views and will ensure that your letter is included in the record ofthis proceeding and considered as part ofthe Commission's review. I can assure you that the Commission is undertaking a thorough, rigorous, and fact-based review ofthe proposed transaction, consistent with our statutory obligations under the Communications Act. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any fUlther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000