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WASHINGTON, DC 20510 
February 2, 2018 
The Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman 
The Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner 
The Honorable Michael O'Rielly, Commissioner 
The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner 
The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20554 
Dear Mr. Chairman and Commissioners: 
We write to express our gratitude for the work the Federal Communi~ations C~mmission 
(FCC) has done to assist with the recovery process in. Pu~rto ~ico after Hur:1ca~~ Ma.na 
devastated the island. The restoration of telecommunications mfrastru~ture ~s c~1t1cal m .order for 
families and friends on the island to communicate with each oth~r durmg this d~fficult time. 
While the recovery process is ongoing, we urge the FCC to contm.ue to work .with the Puerto. . 
Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board (PRTRB) in addressing restoration and connect1v1ty 
issues across the island. 
As you know, Hurricane Maria made landfall more than four months ago, causing 
unprecedented destruction to the island's telecom infrastructure. Reports indicate that 92 percent 
of cell sites and 67 percent of wireline services have been restored, but residents still face 
significant challenges, including data and power outages. The FCC plays a critical role and has 
the expertise and resources available to assist with the restoration process. In recognizing this, 
we ask that the FCC coordinate with the PRTRB in deciding how best, and with what resources 
are appropriate, to restore cable and wireline services to Puerto Rican families. 
The ability to communicate with friends and loved ones is critical in the aftermath of a 
major storm. We strongly urge you to consider the unique challenges residents on the island 
continue to face, and work closely with the government of Puerto Rico to expedite the restoration 
of telecommunications services. 
Marco Rubio 
U.S. Senator 
Sincerely, 
Bill Nelson 
U.S. Senator 
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