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TIA Commends FAA Decision to Allow Expanded Passenger Use of Portable Electronic Devices

ARLINGTON, VA (October 31, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded the FAA’s determination that airlines can safely expand passenger use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight.  Permission to use portable electronic devices in-flight is clearly warranted in light of the absence of evidence of safety issues.

TIA has previously submitted comments to the FAA on this issue:

• 10/30/12 TIA Comments to the FAA on Potentially Altering Rules on In-Flight Personal Electronic Devices Use on Aircraft.

• 10/30/12 TIA Comments to the FAA on its Completed Study of In-Flight Cellular Phone Usage Internationally.

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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