NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: May 2 , 2012 Neil Grace, 202-418-0506 Email: neil.grace@fcc.gov STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON FCC LAUNCH OF FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ‘MOBILITY FUND’ AUCTION TO ACCELERATE DELIVERY OF 3G & 4G TO CLOSE GAPS IN MOBILE COVERAGE ACROSS THE U.S. “For too many, dead zones in mobile coverage are too common, and today’s action will help close those gaps. Through the launch of this Mobility Fund, the Commission has recognized mobility as a universal service priority for the first time. And by using market-based mechanisms, we’ll ensure more gaps in mobile coverage are closed, and that every dollar is spent wisely and efficiently.” -FCC-