Posts Tagged ‘Broadband’
How to Actually Get Americans Online
This morning, my letter to the editor to The New York Times was published. With the word restrictions, I didn’t have an opportunity to show some of the ways that Ms. Crawford’s opinion piece missed the mark, so I thought I’d write this blog post. In her opinion on how to get broadband access to [...]
CTIA Statement on House Intelligence Committee Chairman Roger’s Comments on FCC Commissioners’ Testimony
After Chairman of the Intelligence Committee and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee Mike Rogers (R-MI-08) issued a statement on the FCC Commissioners’ testimony, I said: “We commend House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers for urging the Department of Defense, NTIA and the FCC to work together to free the unused and [...]
The Truth about the Wireless Spectrum Crisis
I’ve been at CTIA for 19 years, which means that I’ve been responsible for our semi-annual survey since 1993. As those who have worked with me know, I’m a stickler for the facts and ensuring we’re 100% honest and on the “up and up” when it comes to how we convey the statistics. So forgive [...]
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 [...]
CTIA Statement on the FCC’s STA Grant in the 1755-1780 MHz Band
After the FCC’s STA grant in the 1755-1780 MHz Band announcement, I issued the following statement: “We are pleased that the Commission has granted an authorization for testing in the 1755-1780 MHz band, which has been identified as a critical source of spectrum for meeting our nation’s mobile broadband needs. This testing will provide valuable insight [...]
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 [...]
Wireless Visionary
The future of wireless is exciting and unpredictable, but numerous experts say that wireless connectivity will definitely be ubiquitous. With the “Internet of Things” projected to be even more prolific, many household items will be connected via wireless broadband. CTIA talks with New York Times Futurist-in-Residence Michael Rogers on his projections for what wireless – [...]
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