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TIA Issues FCC Comments on Verizon’s Request to Discontinue Domestic Telecom Service in Regions Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Organization Says Aftermath of Sandy Highlights Need for Prompt Discussion about Transition from Legacy Phone Services to All-IP Network

Arlington, VA (July 29, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today issued comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the request by Verizon Wireless to discontinue some services as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

In its comments, TIA emphasized the importance of the ongoing transition to an all IP-network, noting that Verizon’s request “raises in very concrete terms a central question regarding the IP-transition: How should regulators respond when legacy telecommunications equipment no longer functions?” 

TIA’s full comments are available here.

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. Visitwww.standardsboostbusiness.org  for details.

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