CORY GARDNER 
COLORADO l\~4J 
SUITE SR- 354 
SENATE RUSSELL OFFICE BUILDI NG 
W ASHINGTON, DC 20510 
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June 1, 2016 
The Honorable Thomas Wheeler, Chairman 
The Honorable Mignon Clyburn 
The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel 
The Honorable Ajit Pai 
The Honorable Michael O' Rielly 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
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Re: GN Docket No. 14-177, Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz For Mobile Radio 
Services; RM-11768, Petition for Rulemaking to Permit MVDDS Use of the 12.2-12. 7 
GHz Band/or Two-Way Mobile Broadband Service 
Dear Chairman Wheeler and Commissioners: 
I write today asking the Commission to issue a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(FNPRM) that considers the possibility of extending Multichannel Video Distribution and Data 
Service (MVDDS) spectrum licensees the ability to use their 12.2-12.7 GHz holdings for 5G 
mobile broadband service. 
5G mobile broadband service is the connectivity standard of the future. It will be significantly 
faster than existing 4G L TE technology, connect the ever-expanding Internet of Things, and 
provide more consistent coverage in rural and urban areas alike, among other benefits. 
Given the possibility of such substantial improvements to mobile broadband, countries including 
the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea are actively working to deploy 5G networks faster 
than the United States, thereby endangering our position as the global leader in mobile 
communications connectivity. To date, dozens of American companies have invested 
considerable effort and resources into keeping the United States at the forefront of mobile 
broadband technology-I commend those ongoing investments. 
As we confront these mounting connectivity challenges, however, I believe the Commission 
should explore as many feasible options as possible for transitioning to 5G in order to keep the 
United States internationally competitive. That is why I am asking the Commission to issue this 
FNPRM at the meeting where it considers the pending Spectrum Frontiers proceeding, while 
taking care to address any potential interference concerns that may arise with the use of 12.2-
12.7 GHz spectrum for 5G service. 
The United States must continue to lead the world in the next generation of 5G technology. I 
look forward to the Commission' s efforts to ensure we remain at the forefront of the mobile 
communications revolution and thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, 
please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-5941. 
Sincerely, 
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Cory Gardner 
United States Senator