Julius Genaehowski, Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW
Washington, D 20554
CAROLYN McCARTHY
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Dear Chairman Genachowski:
J am writing in regards to thc proposed agreement between Verizon Wireless and four of the
nation's leading cable companies - Comeast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, and Bright House
Networks.
As you know, the proposed deal would allow for the above cable companies to offer a
"quadruple play" of video, internet, voice, and wireless service and allow Verizon Wircless to
purchase wireless spectrum from the companies in turn.
The 1996 Telccommunications Act speaks to the benefits of competition bclween cable and
phone companies. I would ask you to consider whether the proposed agreement, as written,
would endanger the benefits of compctition which include, but are not limited to, fairer prices for
consumers, diversity of product choices, and stable jobs.
Specifically, I want to make sure that the joint marketing agreements stipulated in the proposal in
which both Verizon and the aforcmentioned cable companies will agree to promote and sell each
other's products and services are fair to consumers and American workers.
Especially considering the nationalunemploymcnt ratc, I believe that each agency and
department has a distinct duty to protect the public interest. 1want to make sure that any
business dcal does not exacerbate our nation's current economic woes.
Thank you for your consideration and 1 look forward to each of your rcplies.
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