Archive for June 2012
CTIA Statement on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Markup of the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
Following the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 (H.R. 1860), which would create a national framework to prevent state and local governments from imposing multiple and discriminatory taxation on downloaded digital goods and services (e.g. e-books, music, apps, etc.), I issued the following statement: “Today, [...]
CTIA on the “Future of Video”
This morning, the House Subcommittee on Communications & Technology held a hearing on “The Future of Video.” Among the witnesses participating in today’s hearing was David Barrett of Hearst Television, who appeared on behalf of the National Association of Broadcasters. Barrett predictably opened his testimony by addressing the ongoing implementation of the repacking and incentive [...]
55% of Americans Use Wireless Internet
It’s not only because I work for the wireless trade association, but I find I use my smartphone to use the Internet, even though I have other wireline connections available. Why? It’s easy and convenient. Apparently, I’m not alone. Yesterday, the Pew Internet Project released a report that says 55% of Americans use wireless devices [...]
CTIA Statement on the Data Security and Breach Notification Act
After U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (PA) introduced the Data Security and Breach Notification Act (S. 3333), I released this statement: “CTIA welcomes the introduction of Senator Toomey’s bill. By advancing a proposal that offers a comprehensive, uniform approach to data security and breach notification, Senator Toomey demonstrates that it is possible to protect consumers while [...]
Summer Silliness
Yesterday, the New America Foundation released a paper titled “Public Media, Spectrum Policy and Rethinking Public Interest Obligations for the 21st Century.” The paper was supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundations. In the interest of saving you the time it takes to read the paper, so you can put your time to [...]
Startup Act 2.0
This week, a number of startup businesses will be on Capitol Hill to participate in the first annual “Startup Day.” Not surprisingly, many of today’s startups leverage the wireless internet platform. The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we live, work and play. In less than two decades, the cellphone has evolved from a device with [...]
CTIA Statement After the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Approved H.Con.Res. 127
After the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.Con.Res.127, expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multi-stakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, I released the following statement: “Today’s bipartisan vote sends a strong signal that a hands-off policy, with respect to the Internet, is the [...]
Three Keys to USF Reform – Fair, Simple and Efficient
Later tonight, I have the pleasure of speaking at a very timely FCBA Continuing Legal Education event on Universal Service Contribution Methodology. Well, this CLE is not timely in terms of my ability to watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but is incredibly timely in that the FCC recently opened a contribution methodology proceeding, [...]
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