CARLOS CU RBELO 
26TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA 
WAYS AND MEANS 
COMMITIEE 
WEB PAGE: 
www.curbelo.house.gov 
Mr. Ajit Pai 
Chairman 
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October 6, 2017 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Pai, 
1404 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 
WASHINGTON, DC 20515 
(202) 225-2778 
12851 SW 42ND STREET 
SUITE 131 
MIAMI, FL 33175 
(305) 222-0160 
1100 SIMONTON STREET 
SUITE 1-213 
Kev WEST, FL 33040 
(305) 292-4485 
After the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma, much of Monroe County is still without 
internet service. The timeline we are hearing from constituents is that it could be another month 
for service to come back on-line. As families return to their homes and businesses re-open, it is 
critical the residents of the Florida Keys regain internet access as soon as possible. 
Many businesses require internet service to complete credit card transactions. Some of 
the businesses in Monroe County are otherwise ready to reopen, but unable to do so because of 
the lack of internet service. The livelihoods and incomes of Monroe County residents are 
dependent upon its businesses being able to operate. In order to help the Florida Keys get back 
on its feet as quickly as possible, it is imperative that all efforts be made to accelerate the 
timeline for internet service restoration. We respectfully request, in accordance with all rules and 
regulations, that the FCC do everything in its power to return internet services to the residents of 
Monroe County. 
Thank you for your kind consideration to this urgent request. 
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