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TIA Applauds Sen. Rubio and Booker for Introducing Wi-Fi Innovation Act
Arlington, VA (June 20, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Wi-Fi Innovation Act. TIA President Grant Seiffert issued the following statement:
“At a time of exponential growth in demand for wireless spectrum, increased use of unlicensed technologies such as Wi-Fi is vital to alleviate the spectrum crunch.
“In the upper 5 GHz band, the wireless industry has been working collaboratively with the FCC and the auto industry. TIA remains confident that any potential interference issues can be successfully resolved in a manner that enables increased use of the band for technologies such as Wi-Fi while not compromising the efficacy or safety of potential intelligent transportation systems (ITS) uses of the band.
“By encouraging the FCC to move swiftly in conducting testing, the legislation introduced today holds the promise of creating a win-win scenario that allows this valuable spectrum resource to be used more efficiently. TIA and its members look forward to continuing work with Senators Rubio and Booker, the FCC, and the auto industry in the months ahead.”
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
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About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
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