Posts Tagged ‘Broadband’
CTIA Statement on the Introduction of the Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act
After Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the “Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act” calling for spectrum in the 1755-1780 MHz band to be reallocated from federal use to commercial use, I issued this statement: “Reallocation of the 1755 to 1780 megahertz band is a high priority for CTIA and its members [...]
CTIA’s Semi-Annual Survey Revealed Scary Result
On Friday, April 13, we released our semi-annual survey and we found something to be scared of in the results. But let me take a step back before I get to the scary part and say that it was astounding that the results showed a 123 percent increase in wireless data traffic! To try to [...]
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 [...]
CTIA Statement on the FCC’s NPRM and NOI on Advanced Wireless in the 2 GHz Band
After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Meeting today where the Advanced Wireless in the 2 GHz band NPRM and NOI were adopted, I issued this statement: “CTIA commends the FCC for taking steps to bring the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Spectrum to market for mobile wireless broadband services. While we have not yet had [...]
Lithuania: Highest Wireless Penetration in Europe
Paulius Lukauskas, Managing Director of Enterprise Lithuania, discusses reasons why the relatively small country has such an impressive wireless penetration rate (1.5 devices per person, highest in Europe), the country’s extensive wireless build-out and the factors behind its prominent stature in wireless development. Lukauskas also says that Lithuania makes an ideal place to conduct mobile [...]
In U.S., “LTE” Means Speedy Wireless Nets Now, But For Many in Europe It Just Means “LaTE”
Shortly after filing comments last month on the State of Mobile Wireless Competition documenting U.S. wireless providers’ global lead in wireless competition, I was struck by an article that reaffirmed this lead and underscored the true benefits being delivered to U.S. consumers. The CNET U.K. headline says it all: “No 4G network for Britain until [...]
CTIA Statement After the Mark-Up of the JOBS Act of 2011 by the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee
After the mark-up of the Jumpstarting Opportunity with Broadband Spectrum (JOBS) Act of 2011 by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, I released this statement: “CTIA is pleased that the subcommittee approved the JOBS Act to authorize incentive auctions and free additional spectrum for wireless broadband services. We thank Subcommittee Chairman [...]
Rapid Data Use Increase Means More Spectrum is Needed
Speaking at the National Journal Live policy briefing “Technology 2012 and Beyond” on November 16, CTIA President and CEO Steve Largent says that the U.S. needs more spectrum because of the rapid increase in mobile data. Wireless data use grew 110 percent over the first six months of 2011 compared to 2010 and it is [...]
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