Archive for the ‘Federal Legislation’ Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
Minority Support for Tax Fairness Measures
Research by the Pew Internet Project indicates minority populations are avid users of wireless technology, so MyWireless.org® wanted to learn about why they use wireless communication so much in their daily lives and how they felt about some policy issues that had a direct impact on what they’re paying for their service. With the help [...]
The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself
Monday’s Wall Street Journal article titled “Who’s Afraid of #CISPA?” harkens to what FDR said during his inaugural address, “let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” Every mobile industry statistic underscores the significance [...]
CTIA Statement on the Cellular Telephone Theft Deterrence Act
In response to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer’s Cellular Telephone Theft Deterrence Act (S. 3186), I issued the following statement: “CTIA’s members are committed to protecting their customers and their wireless devices from theft. We are pleased to support Senator Schumer’s legislation and believe it will be an important tool in the effort to combat the [...]
CTIA Statement After the U.S. House of Representatives Passed the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act
In response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (H.R. 3523), I issued this statement: “We applaud the members of Congress who voted on this important piece of legislation that will help protect our nation’s communications networks from cyber threats. We thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Ruppersberger [...]
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