Archive for March 2012
Stop the Wireless Tax Madness
This week in Hill publications and their online sites, MyWireless.org® has been running March Madness-themed advertising that has surely caught many hoops fans’ eyes. We are urging Senators to get in the game this spring and protect wireless consumers by putting a stop to state and local “Wireless Tax Madness.” Bipartisan legislation from Senators Wyden [...]
Cybersecurity Silver Bullet is an Industry Partnership
As Steve mentioned this morning, cybersecurity is one of the wireless industry’s top priorities. After attending the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing entitled, “Cybersecurity: Threats to Communications Networks and Public-Sector Responses,” I was pleased that many policymakers and witnesses recognized there is no “silver-bullet” to effective cybersecurity countermeasures. Instead, effective cybersecurity is an [...]
Cybersecurity: One of the U.S. Wireless Industry’s Priorities
Cybersecurity is extremely important to CTIA and our members. Earlier this month, we announced John Marinho joined CTIA as our Vice President of Technology and Cybersecurity. With his extensive background and knowledge of telecom and technology, he is leading CTIA’s efforts to help secure our members’ networks and devices against threats. In addition, he’ll be [...]
CTIA Statement on the NTIA’s Spectrum Report
After the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its spectrum report, I issued the following statement: “While we are eager to read the report, we are happy to learn that NTIA concludes that they will be able to repurpose the 1755 to 1850 MHz bands. This hard work and commitment [...]
Anti-theft Protection Apps for Wireless Handsets
There are a number of apps that can track, locate, lock and/or wipe your wireless device if it gets lost or stolen. As a reminder, we’ve also posted videos with step-by-step instructions on how to install a password on your wireless device. Here are some examples from a variety of popular operating systems. Android App [...]
CTIA Explains How to Use Passwords for Your Mobile Device
To help you set a password so your wireless device is protected if it’s lost or stolen, here are step-by-step instructions. We’ll be adding more videos so keep checking back to this post. Android Go to apps. Scroll down and tap “Settings” Tap “Security” Tap “Change Screen Lock” Apple iOS Tap “Settings” Tap “General” Tap [...]
CTIA Letters to FCC and NTIA on Implementation of Spectrum Legislation
Today, Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA – the Wireless Association® sent a letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski, Commissioner McDowell and Commissioner Clyburn addressing implementation of the recently-passed spectrum legislation. A similar letter was sent to NTIA Assistant Secretary Strickling. The letter applauds the Commission and the Administration for their efforts to enact the [...]
CTIA’s Tips to Protect Yourself If Your Cellphone is Stolen
CTIA and the wireless industry are extremely concerned about our customers and their safety. To make sure you protect yourself in the event your cellphone is stolen, here are 2 tips that you can take now to render your mobile device useless. All consumers should use their password to prevent others from accessing your phone. [...]
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