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The Honorable Thomas Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 l21h Street, SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
December 5, 2014 
" • 
As you know, the media marketplace continues to evolve in new and exciting ways. Internet 
speeds and access continue to grow, and consumers have more cable channels and online media 
options. However, access to these opportunities remains a challenge for many- particularly the 
most rural Americans not yet reached by the fastest broadband and seniors who continue to 
access video content solely through television. 
In addition to technological challenges, consumers' do not always have the ability to access 
locally-important rural television content. While we understand there are business reasons for 
programmers to focus 'on .urban and suburban demogrqphics, rural-focused channels providing 
rural news, colninunity~focused event coverage, anc~ family prqgramming h"av:e a demonstrated 
record of success. In addition, such channels fill a need in rural communities which is frequently 
unfilled by more urban competitors, such as television coverage of agricultural news important to 
farmers and ranchers. 
For this reason, we respectfully request you and the Commission remain mindful of the 
challenges faced by rural Americans as yo)l consider issues before the Commission. We remain 
committed to working with you to en·sure all Americans have the .opportunity t~ acces~ the . 
content most relevant to their work, families, and communities. 
Thank you for your consideration of our. request. 
Sincerely,! 
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