CTIA – The Wireless Association® Says Competitive Market is Delivering for Consumers
November 27, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA - The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement today in response to Verizon Wireless’ announcement that customers will be provided the option to use wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company:
“Over the past several weeks, the wireless industry has repeatedly demonstrated that competitive market forces bring consumers the choices they want and need in a far more efficient and effective manner than can government regulation.
“Today’s announcement by Verizon Wireless, as well as recent announcements by AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile regarding open platforms, show that wireless carriers listen closely to what their customers demand, and act quickly to bring those desired products and services to market.
“The commercial wireless industry continues to evolve and works hard to provide what American consumers want and need to stay in-touch and connected in an increasingly mobile world.”
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CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers.