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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Grant Seiffert, president of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech global communications networks, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration's conclusion that 95 megahertz of prime spectrum - the 1755-1850 MHz band - can be repurposed for wireless broadband use.

"NTIA's conclusions today reflect an important step toward reaching the country's broadly expressed national goal of making an additional 500 MHz of spectrum available for broadband use within the next 10 years. Without continued progress on spectrum availability, mobile consumers will face digital gridlock.

"The explosion in smartphones and tablets, growing demand for streaming video, and the emergence of cloud computing are rapidly increasing demands on the network. TIA's Market Review and Forecast shows that in five years, mobile broadband traffic will be 35 times what it is today.

"We're calling on policymakers to support policies that help satisfy the growing demand for spectrum. Investment in the network will not only safeguard the growth of global communications and business, it will spur economic growth and job creation in the U.S."

Read TIA's recent report, "Broadband Spectrum: The Engine for Innovation, Job Growth and Advancement of Social Priorities."

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the manufacturers and suppliers of global information and communications technology (ICT) networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. Since 1924, TIA has been enhancing 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.

Join TIA at its annual Member Meeting, Conference and Exhibition, TIA 2012: Inside the Network, June 5-7, 2012 in Dallas. For detailed information about the event go to tia2012.org.

TIA's 2012 Market Review & Forecast, is available for purchase online at the TIA store. Review copies are available for qualified media.

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TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Read ANSI's report, "Standards Boost Business" at standardsboostbusiness.org/.

TIA's Board of Directors includes senior-level executives from ACS Solutions, ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, Dow Chemical Company, Ericsson, Inc., FAL Associates, GENBAND, Inc., Henkels & McCoy, Juniper Networks, ILS Technology, Intel Corporation, LGE, Microsoft, Motorola Mobility, Motorola Solutions, Nokia Siemens Networks, Numerex Corp., OneChip Photonics, Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., Qualcomm, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation, Tarana Wireless, Inc., Tellabs, TE Connectivity, Walker and Associates and WirefreeCom, Inc.