Jot Carpenter
Jot Carpenter joined CTIA in August 2006, and is responsible for strategic direction and day-to-day management of the wireless industry's outreach efforts to members of Congress, the Executive Branch, and appropriate government agencies.
Before joining CTIA, Carpenter spent a decade as a member of AT&T's Federal Affairs team. Prior to that, he was the lead Government Affairs professional for the Telecommunications Industry Association, and served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Representative Michael Oxley (R-OH).
Carpenter earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Miami University. Carpenter was also awarded master's degrees in history from Bowling Green State University and in telecommunications from George Washington University.
CTIA Statement After the U.S. House Passed Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA)
After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), I said, “CTIA congratulates Chairman Rogers and Congressman Ruppersberger on passage of their legislation, and we thank those members of Congress who voted in favor of this bill. As we have said in the past, the enactment of a voluntary [...]
CTIA Statement on the Introduction of the Immigration Innovation Act
In response to the introduction of the Immigration Innovation Act, I said: “As home to almost half of the world’s LTE subscribers, headquarters for the developers of the world’s dominant wireless operating systems and the locus of innovation in the applications market, the United States is at the epicenter of wireless innovation. But this progress [...]
CTIA Statement After the House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on Broadband Spectrum
After the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on broadband spectrum ended, I said: “CTIA was pleased to hear bipartisan support at today’s hearing for moving ahead with implementation of the incentive auction process, and for the focus in that process to be on maximizing the opportunity to bring new licensed spectrum to market. [...]
Consumers Tune Out FM Chips [Infographic]
The Radio Show starts today in Dallas. While FM chips aren’t on their “official” schedule of events, I am confident it will be a topic of discussion during their show. That’s why I thought it’d be a good idea to pull together some facts on FM chips. To summarize the infographic (below), there are more [...]
Tech and Telecom Associations Agree More Spectrum is Needed
Late yesterday, CTIA and six tech and telecom trade associations (ITI, High-Tech Spectrum Coalition, TIA, Wireless Broadband Coalition, CEA and 4G Americas) sent a letter to Chairmen Upton and Walden and Ranking Members Waxman and Eshoo to continue to highlight the wireless industry’s need for more spectrum. The allocation of additional spectrum to support licensed [...]
By the Numbers: The App Economy
This morning, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will have a hearing on “Where the Jobs Are: There’s an App for That.” To highlight just how important the app economy is to our country, here are some statistics: While the hearing is focused solely on apps, I want to highlight the indisputable fact [...]
Yes to Portable Electronic Device Use on Airplanes
This afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will be taking a look at the rules on using portable electronic devices during flights. It’s about time. It strikes me as silly that I can read a book at take-off, but if the book has been downloaded to an e-reader or tablet, then I have [...]
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 [...]
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