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November 25, 2013 Louis Peraertz, (202) 418-1879
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STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN
ON INFLIGHT MOBILE WIRELESS SERVICES
“Clearly, the travelling public is concerned about three things-- (1) safety, (2) security, 
and (3) a reasonable zone of silence.
Government has well defined roles concerning the safety and security of Americans.  But 
when it comes to providing a reasonable zone of silence, things are not so well defined.
I think it's best to let competition and the marketplace regulate passenger engagements in 
flight. For while it is impossible for us to impose a gag rule on the flying public, I feel certain the 
airlines can, and will, find a workable solution.”