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CCA Testifies on the Future of Wireless Services
Apr 21, 2021
Any Generational Investment in Digital Infrastructure Must Include Mobility
Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (“Subcommittee”) held a hearing entitled, “Leading the Wireless Future: Securing American Network Technology.” Tim Donovan, SVP of Legislative Affairs for Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), testified before the Subcommittee and encouraged Congress to support infrastructure policies that advance mobile connectivity, ensure that equipment and devices are available and secure, and coordinate spectrum policies to provide sufficient access to meet exponential growth in wireless demand. Additionally, CCA continues to encourage Congress to ensure more reliable broadband data coverage maps.
In testimony, Donovan said, “I thank Chairman Doyle, Republican Leader Latta, and Members of the Subcommittee for holding today’s important hearing. For the United States to lead the wireless future, policymakers must focus on three critical pillars: mobile infrastructure, access to secure equipment and devices, and a unified spectrum strategy. Simply put, if there is to be a real future for wireless and if consumers are to reap the countless benefits mobility provides, Congress must ensure that mobility is included in any generational investment in digital infrastructure. Mobility will continue to be a catalyst driving economic growth in rural America, and not ensuring ubiquitous mobile broadband could create a new digital divide of technological denial for consumers – an outcome no one wants to see.”
“Additionally, equipment must be available and secure. Completing the important Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act program will not only ensure all stakeholders can efficiently complete the replacement and removal of all covered equipment, but it will also provide opportunities for new technologies such as ORAN to compete in the marketplace.”
“Also of significant importance is the need for a unified spectrum strategy to restore trust in the auction process. Unfortunately, there are too many recent examples of mistrust in science-based spectrum policies advanced by the FCC and NTIA, and a clear strategy will benefit all stakeholders and ultimately consumers. I thank Congress for its focus on making the next generation of wireless available to all Americans, and CCA looks forward to our continued work with policymakers on this important goal.”
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