Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Farrah Kim, +1.202.568.8986, FarrahKim@Rational360.com
TIA Urges House Energy & Commerce Committee to Maximize Available Spectrum, Encourage Broad Participation at FCC Voluntary Incentive Auctions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ashley Rook, +1.202.429.4929, AshleyRook@Rational360.com
TIA Urges House Energy & Commerce Committee to Maximize Available Spectrum, Encourage Broad Participation at FCC Voluntary Incentive Auctions
ARLINGTON, VA (December 11, 2012) - The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today sent a letter (attached) to House Energy & Commerce Committee leaders in advance of Wednesday’s hearing with all five FCC commissioners.
In the letter, TIA urged the Committee to focus on ensuring that the FCC’s voluntary incentive auctions are designed to maximize the amount of licensed spectrum available, that the auctions feature simple rules to encourage participation by broadcasters, and to allow the broadest participation by potential bidders in the forward auctions. TIA also supported action by the Committee towards the clearing of federal spectrum, supporting FCC efforts to simplify and streamline regulations, and to push for rapid deployment of the nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network created by the 2012 spectrum law.
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.
###
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.
###