Posts Tagged ‘Broadband’
Reforming the High Cost Universal Service Program
When Congress and the FCC enacted the National Broadband Plan, they committed the U.S. to lead the world in mobile broadband while ensuring comparable consumer access to broadband services. CTIA supports these goals and filed comments with the Commission to reinforce our shared belief that ubiquitous mobile broadband is crucial for the U.S.’s economic success [...]
Wireless in the Ambulance
Information is critical for emergency care providers and there’s a new way of connecting first responders with the emergency room, via wireless technology. See how wireless broadband is providing real-time data transmission that can be the differences between life-and-death.
Measuring Mobile Broadband Performance and Coverage – Why the FCC Should Not Regulate
To say that our regulatory affairs folks are busy is an understatement. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be summarizing our filings to the FCC on major issues that many of you – our loyal readers – have been following. Today’s post is on our filing to the FCC’s Public Notice on measuring mobile broadband [...]
CTIA says: ‘Third Way’ the Wrong Way
In light of the FCC’s reply comment deadline on Thursday on their proposed “third way” and to continue our focus on highlighting some of our recent FCC filings, here’s a summary on our comments on the proposed “third way” regulatory model for mobile broadband Internet. The “Third Way” the FCC proposes would reverse more than [...]
CTIA Supports the FCC’s “Accessibility and Innovation Forum”
CTIA supports the FCC in its efforts to enhance accessibility for disabled Americans under Recommendation 9.9 (known as the “Accessibility and Innovation Forum”) of the National Broadband Plan. In our comments to the Commission, we reiterated our belief that the forum should focus on consumer education and awareness and recommends the FCC develop a clearinghouse [...]
Wow, Where to Begin on This One?
Sometimes I read stories online and think, “Really? What planet are you living on?” Yesterday, I read this one and had that exact thought. Where to begin on these outrageous and factually incorrect statements? Well, I suppose I must start at the top. Unlike the post from Mr. Ahonen, I will cite my sources so [...]
CTIA Statement on FCC’s Spectrum Task Force Annncmnt Unleashing Add’l Spectrum for Mobile Broadband
Today, I issued the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Spectrum Task Force announcement on unleashing additional spectrum for mobile broadband: “CTIA is pleased with today’s announcement by the FCC’s Spectrum Task Force to bring 90 MHz of Mobile Satellite Spectrum to market for mobile wireless broadband services. This is another concrete step in making [...]
CTIA Statement on the FCC’s Vote on the Broadband Internet Services Inquiry
Today I issued the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to approve a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on potential Title II regulation of broadband: “We are disappointed that the Commission continues to consider the application of monopoly-era rules for the U.S. mobile broadband ecosystem. Despite the fact the FCC has heard [...]
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