FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN February 28, 2019 The Honorable Jennifer González-Colón U.S. House of Representatives 1529 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman González-Colón: Thank you for your letter following up on the petition that USTelecom filed with the Commission on May 4, 2018, seeking forbearance from the Communications Act s resale and unbundled network element requirements. I appreciate you providing additional information about the state of competition in Puerto Rico. The comment cycle on the matter has closed, and Commission staff are now carefully reviewing the record in the proceeding. Your views will be entered into the record and considered as part of the Commission s review. Please be assured that we will take into consideration the issues and concerns presented by all stakeholders including those of your constituents as the Commission deliberates on the appropriate course of action. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Ajit V. Pai