Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON NTIA FOREIGN OWNERSHIP REVIEW LETTER
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016. — Having led the effort to bring some necessary clarity 
and certainty to the opaque and troublesome “Team Telecom” review process, NTIA’s 
letter is not exactly what I expected. At first glance, the requirements suggested by the 
Administration seemingly raise a host of issues unrelated to foreign ownership review.  I 
am hopeful that commenters will offer helpful feedback to keep this initiative moving 
forward. Ultimately, I trust the Commission will do the right thing by expediting the 
foreign ownership review process while making it simpler and more straightforward.
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).