OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
January 19, 2018
The Honorable Don Young
U.S. House of Representatives
2314 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Young:
Thank you for your letter urging that the Commission expeditiously implement the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's directive that SNR
Wireless and Northstar Wireless have the opportunity to cure defects in their applications for
Designated Entity status in the 2014 Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-3) auction. On October
24, 2017, the Court issued its formal mandate regarding its ruling in SNR Wireless v. FCC.
While it would be inappropriate for me to comment on a pending adjudicatory proceeding, I
assure you that we take the Court's decision very seriously and that we are working on a process
that will give the parties an opportunity to bring the matter to a resolution.
I can also assure you that bringing the benefits of advanced broadband services-whether
fixed or mobile, wired or wireless-to all Americans is one of my highest priorities. Spectrum
policy is an important tool for delivering coverage, capacity, and competition nationwide and
continuing our global leadership as we move into a 5G wireless world. As such, I share your goal
of ensuring that wireless spectrum is made available in a timely manner.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
January 19, 2018
The Honorable Lisa Murkowski
United States Senate
709 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Murkowski:
Thank you for your letter urging that the Commission expeditiously implement the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's directive that SNR
Wireless and Northstar Wireless have the opportunity to cure defects in their applications for
Designated Entity status in the 2014 Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-3) auction. On October
24, 2017, the Court issued its formal mandate regarding its ruling in SNR Wireless v. FCC.
While it would be inappropriate for me to comment on a pending adjudicatory proceeding, I
assure you that we take the Court's decision very seriously and that we are working on a process
that will give the parties an opportunity to bring the matter to a resolution.
I can also assure you that bringing the benefits of advanced broadband services-whether
fixed or mobile, wired or wireless-to all Americans is one of my highest priorities. Spectrum
policy is an important tool for delivering coverage, capacity, and competition nationwide and
continuing our global leadership as we move into a 5G wireless world. As such, I share your goal
of ensuring that wireless spectrum is made available in a timely maimer.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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