FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS C OMMISSION 
WAS HINGTON 
0FFIC~ OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Fred Upton 
Chairman 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
2125 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Chairman Upton: 
June 30,2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."' 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T -Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
1 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)(I7)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Fred Upton 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION S COMMI S SION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRM AN 
The Honorable Greg Walden 
Chairman 
June 30, 2014 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2125 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Chairman Walden: 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."2 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
2 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)(17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Greg Walden 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code- greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE C H AIRMAN 
The Honorable Joe Barton 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2107 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Barton: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration oflicenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."3 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission ' s adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
3 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)( 17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Joe Barton 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
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Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
W ASHINGTON 
OFTICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Marsha Blackburn 
U.S. House of Representatives 
217 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congresswoman Blackburn: 
June 30,2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission' s authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition.'A 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
4 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)(1 7)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Marsha Blackburn 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE OF 
T H E C H AIR M A N 
The Honorable Renee Ellmers 
U.S. House of Representatives 
426 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congresswoman Ellmers: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."5 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission ' s adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
5 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)(17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Renee Ellmers 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
--:;;:;-~ 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
W ASH I NGTON 
OFFICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Cory Gardner 
U.S. House of Representatives 
213 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressmn Gardner: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition. "6 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
6 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)( 17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Cory Gardner 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Torn Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OF"FIC E OF" 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Brett Guthrie 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
308 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Guthrie: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."7 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission 's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T -Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
7 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)( 17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Brett Guthrie 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code--greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE Of 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Adam Kinzinger 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
1221 Longworth House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressrnn Kinzinger: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."8 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
8 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)(17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Adam Kinzinger 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless oftheir zip code- greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
-:;;;-/(/-
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OF'F'ICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Leonard Lance 
U.S. House of Representatives 
133 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Lance: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."9 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobi le, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
9 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)(17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Leonard Lance 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
---;;;#(~ 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
W ASH I NGTON 
OF"FICE OF" 
T H E C H AI RMAN 
The Honorable Bob Latta 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2448 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Latta: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration oflicenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."10 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
10 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309(j)(l7)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Bob Latta 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
-;;;;;-4 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIO N 
WASHINGTON 
OFFIC E OF 
THE CHAIR M A N 
The Honorable Billy Long 
U.S. House of Representatives 
1541 Longworth House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Long: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."'' 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
11 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309U)( l7)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Billy Long 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
O FFICE OF 
T H E: CH"I RMA N 
The Honorable Mike Pompeo 
U.S. House of Representatives 
I 07 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Pompeo: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."12 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission' s adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
12 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)( 17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Mike Pompeo 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code- greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
Of"F"ICE OF 
THE CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Mike J. Rogers 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
2112 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Rogers: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration oflicenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition."13 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T -Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
13 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act § 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 3090)( 17)(b). 
Page 2- The Honorable Mike J. Rogers 
Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers-regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
~4 
Tom Wheeler 
FEDERAL COM M UN !CATIONS COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON 
OFFICE: OF 
THE: CHAIRMAN 
The Honorable Steve Scalise 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2338 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Congressman Scalise: 
June 30, 2014 
Thank you for sharing your views on the importance of the Broadcast Incentive Auction. 
I agree with you that the Incentive Auction represents an incredible opportunity for the United 
States. 
Consumers are best served when numerous service providers compete. Competition 
lowers prices, improves quality, and increases innovation. To encourage such competition, 
Congress directed the Commission to protect the public interest by including safeguards when 
specifying the classes and characteristics of licenses issued by competitive bidding and to 
promote competition by avoiding excessive concentration of licenses. Section 6404 of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, reaffirmed the Commission's authority to "adopt 
and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that 
promote competition." 14 
Spectrum in the new 600 MHz band is particularly valuable. While other cost-related 
factors exist, access to a sufficient amount of low-band spectrum is a threshold requirement for 
extending service and improving competition in both rural and urban areas. For this reason, in 
the Mobile Spectrum Holdings proceeding, the Commission recently adopted rules that 
maximize our ability to bring valuable spectrum to market, raise required revenues at auction, 
and fulfill our statutory obligation to preserve and promote competition in the wireless 
marketplace. 
These rules appropriately balance the goals of promoting competition and making more 
spectrum available to all wireless providers. Many in the industry share this view. Indeed, 
following the Commission's adoption of the Mobile Spectrum Holdings Report and Order, I was 
pleased to see positive statements from providers of all sizes, including some of the largest 
nationwide providers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as smaller providers like U.S. 
Cellular and C-Spire. AT&T, in particular, has indicated that it plans to vigorously participate in 
the Incentive Auction. 
14 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act§ 6404 codified at 47 U.S.C. § 309G)(I7)(b). 
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Designed with the goal of preserving and promoting competition, the Incentive Auction 
can deliver to consumers- regardless of their zip code-greater choices, improved services, and 
lower costs. 
Thank you again for apprising me of your views on this important matter. 
Sincerely, 
Tom Wheeler