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Houston, TX - Congressman Gene Green (D-Houston), today called on Steve Largent, President of Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) to assist in getting a grace period extension for disaster area customers.
“The reality of the matter is that wireless phones are really the only lifeline to family members that these individuals have at this point,” said Congressman Gene Green. “Some of the individuals that are here in Houston now, have lost everything and they are attempting to find some normalcy by trying to connect with friends and loved ones.”
Wireless customers from the disaster areas now in the Astrodome and George R. Brown Convention Center are reporting disconnected wireless phones.
“We know that the wireless industry has been impacted by this disaster and is taking action in the relief effort,” continued Congressman Gene Green. “This is why we are asking CTIA to encourage all member companies to take all necessary steps to extend grace periods to the accounts of the people that have been so greatly affected by Hurricane Katarina.”
“This is a time when we all must come together,” concluded Congressman Gene Green. “Every little bit helps and maintaining the lines of communication open to the victims of Katrina is crucial during this time when they are trying to regroup.”
Along with author Congressman Gene Green the following individuals have signed on to the letter:
Mayor Bill White Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson(R-TX)
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) Congressman Al Green (TX-9)
Congressman Tom DeLay (TX-22) Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18)
Congressman John Culberson (TX-7) Congressman Micheal McCaul (TX-10)
Congressman Tedd Poe (TX-2)
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