Posts Tagged ‘Innovation’
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 NPRM on Incentive Auctions
Following the FCC’s NPRM on Incentive Auctions, I issued the following statement: “We are very pleased the Chairman and Commissioners are beginning the process to implement the incentive auction provisions that were in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. For more than three years, we have worked with the Chairman and Commissioners, [...]
CTIA Announces GrowingWireless.com
Today, we announced the launch of our new wireless responsible use and safety campaign called “Growing Wireless.” Through our new website www.GrowingWireless.com, CTIA and The Wireless Foundation are helping parents and caregivers to ensure kids use wireless technology responsibly. GrowingWireless.com is a great platform to highlight CTIA and our member companies’ commitment to responsible wireless [...]
PayAnywhere and Anytime
For many businesses and nonprofits, accepting credit card or debit card payments was challenging to set-up and expensive to maintain. Thanks to mobile devices and companies such as PayAnywhere, these organizations can accept quickly payments anywhere and anytime while providing customers with peace-of-mind knowing their transactions are secure.
CTIA Wireless 2012: Solutions Showcase
One of the featured attractions at this year’s show is the CTIA Solutions Showcase, which highlights wireless technology being deployed in revolutionary ways to positively impact such areas as energy, transportation, driving, health and more. Visit the International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 show highlights page for more pics, videos and conference coverage.
CTIA Wireless: Mobile Payments Pioneered in Africa
According to the World Bank, 2.5 billion adults lack access to formal financial services. John Partridge, President of Visa Inc., says that mobile electronic payment systems, such as Celpay, were pioneered in Africa to serve developing monetary systems. Visit the International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 show highlights page for more pics, videos and conference coverage.
CTIA Wireless: Opportunity Lies in Mobile
Many sources estimate that there are about 200 million console owners worldwide. John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts, believes the biggest opportunity for game developers is the two billion smartphones and handset devices worldwide. Visit the International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 show highlights page for more pics, videos and conference coverage.
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