Archive for February 2012
Apps to Help You Prevent Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, which means it’s a great time to take a look at some of wireless products and services that can help you keep your heart healthy. Heart health is extremely important for all Americans. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women, according to the CDC. With [...]
CTIA Statement on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
After President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act into law last night, I released the following statement: “The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act is an important piece of legislation that was a culmination of more than three years of education and advocacy by CTIA and its members [...]
CPR Apps Saves Athlete’s Life
In recognition of American Heart Month, here’s an inspiring story about a high school basketball coach who used a CPR app to save a player’s life. During a high school basketball practice, one of Coach Eric Cooper’s players collapsed and was unresponsive. Thanks to Coach Cooper’s CPR app, Phone Aid, he correctly administered CPR and [...]
How to Deploy a Successful NG911 System
As we have said before, wireless devices, at their core, are public safety tools. With more than 396,000 wireless 911 calls made daily, Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems must be able to provide dispatchers with the critical information needed so emergency responders can address situations quickly and efficiently. NG911 technologies have the power to transform [...]
Sotera Wireless Provides In-Depth Patient Data
As part of our February blog theme highlighting how wireless technology is helping to improve heart health, today’s clip is from Medica 2011 with Sotera Wireless’ Gunnar Trommer. His company’s patented device and process continuously monitors vital signs such as pulse rate, ECG and blood pressure so healthcare providers have 24-hour access to their patient’s [...]
CTIA Statement on the Passage of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
Today I released this statement: “For more than three years, CTIA and its members have been advocating for more spectrum so America’s wireless industry can remain the world’s leader in the deployment of advanced wireless services. Today’s bipartisan vote to pass the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, which includes provisions to make [...]
Congress is Close to Enacting Spectrum Legislation
Congress is close to enactment of spectrum legislation and while not every “t” is crossed or “i” dotted yet, no less than The Wall Street Journal sees fit to deem it a “boon for wireless.” I agree. The bi-partisan bill will: Authorize the FCC to conduct incentive auctions to make bands currently occupied by television [...]
CTIA Statement on the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
Today I issued this statement: “Today’s action to make repurposed broadcast spectrum available for wireless broadband service is vital to ensuring America’s wireless industry remains the world’s leader in the deployment of 4G services. “As the Administration, Members of Congress, the FCC and other policymakers have recognized, making additional spectrum available for wireless broadband services [...]
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