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TIA Submits Comments to FCC on Proposed Gigabit Communities Race-to-the-Top Program
ARLINGTON, VA (September 11, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Fiber-to-the-Home Council’s “Gigabit Communities Race-to-the-Top Program” proposal. In its comments, TIA said that it believes that the Fiber-to-the-Home Council’s proposed “Gigabit Communities Race-to-the-Top Program” is a creative mechanism to effectively leverage available resources to increase ultra-high-speed deployment. TIA stated that the program complements the FCC’s E-Rate modernization initiative and builds on the long-range vision of the Commission's National Broadband Plan.”
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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