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June 5, 2012
The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chainnan
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Re: FCC File No. SAT-MOD-20101118-00239; IB Docket No. 11-109
Dear Mr. Chainnan:
We understand the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed decision to withdraw
LightSquared's conditional license for creating a terrestrial broadband network given the possible
implications to GPS services widely relied upon by civil and military applications. We continue to
believe, however, that the FCC must work to advance current and future investments in our nation's
technology infrastructure. The agency has a responsibility to pursue spectrum allocation policies and
solutions which address the nation's urgent need for wireless broadband expansion.
As 'members of the House Appropriations Committee, we ask that the FCC conduct a thorough
and thoughtful review of all available spectrum controlled by the Department ofDefense (DoD) that
could be repurposed or reallocated to meet increased demand. We believe identifying and freeing up
available DoD spectrum promotes the efficient use of a valuable resource and reaffinns the FCC's
commitment to move the U.S. closer to providing wireless broadband for all Americans.
We also request that the FCC move swiftly to identify other options, including the use of alternate
spectrum, for LightSquared's proposed nationwide 4G LTE wireless broadband network. In the absence
ofa viable technical solution that would allow LightSquared to use its own licensed spectrum, we believe
a spectrum swap is the most resourceful and ·efficient way to quickly expand broadband access
nationwide.
Sincerely,
CC: The Honorable Leon Panetta, Secretary, US Department of Defense
19 JUN 2012 RCIJD
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