CTIA Statement on the House Energy & Commerce Committee Approval of the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act and the FCC Process Reform Act
Following the House Energy & Commerce Committee approval of the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act and the FCC Process Reform Act, I said:
“The wireless industry thanks Congressman Guthrie and Congresswoman Matsui for their leadership in winning bipartisan support for the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act. Their bill provides a creative way to repurpose federal spectrum that isn’t being utilized or used efficiently and in doing so will help the commercial mobile industry gain access to spectrum it needs to maintain America’s place as the world’s leader in wireless broadband service. This is an innovative bill and it deserves the support of the full House.”
“CTIA also congratulates Chairman Walden on passage of the FCC Process Reform Act. We share his view that a streamlined, more predictable regulatory process will enhance regulatory certainty and promote economic growth, innovation and job creation. With this in mind, we are appreciative that Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Eshoo were able to reach agreement on the bill and hope it will be approved by the full House at the earliest possible date.”
Wireless Industry Unites to Call for Action on Key Consumer Tax Issues
Today, CTIA President and CEO Steve Largent and the CEOs of seven of America’s largest wireless companies joined to write House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte to urge prompt action to extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act’s moratorium on state and local taxation of Internet access
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Originally enacted in 1998, ITFA has been extended several times but is due to expire on November 1, 2014 unless Congress takes action. The letter also calls for approval of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act and the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act.
As is the case with an extension of ITFA, action on these measures is critical to providing fair and rational tax policies for America’s broadband economy.
Isis: Making the Mobile Wallet Simple
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CTIA Statement on the Incentive Auction Timeline
Following FCC Chariman Tom Wheeler's annoucement on the FCC's Broadcast Incentive Auction, I said:
“CTIA welcomes FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s announcement of the FCC’s Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction timeline. As CTIA has previously stressed, the incentive auction is essential to unleashing necessary additional spectrum for mobile broadband. I commend Chairman Wheeler ...
Ericsson: The Networked Society: December WOW Wireless Lifechanger
Ericsson’s vision of the Networked Society centers around bridge-building, new social and business opportunities, and enormous gains in interpersonal connectivity, all thanks to wireless. Ericsson’s North American Head Angel Ruiz talks about the company’s commitment to this world of fascinating possibilities.
American Express: Mobile Payment Security: December WOW Insider Interview
American Express Group President of Enterprise Growth Dan Schulman explains the security concerns of mobile banking and payment technology and cyberthieves’ appetite for this information.
CTIA Statement on Senator McCaskill’s Proposed Legislation on Fraudulent Robocalls
I issued the following statement this afternoon:
“We understand Senator McCaskill's desire to crack down on robocallers, but the assertion that the wireless industry isn't doing enough to help is simply wrong. The wireless industry has a long history of working with the FCC and FTC to investigate and stop fraudulent ...
Protect Your Mobile Wallet: December WOW Policy Point
From paying for parking to store purchases, the mobile wallet will play a big role in this holiday season. Protect the valuable information your wireless device holds by following some simple tips.
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