CTIA–The Wireless Association® Supports OMB’s Decision on FCC Emergency Backup Power Rule

December 1, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA - The Wireless Association® President and CEO, Steve Largent issued the following statement today in response to the Office of Management and Budget’s decision regarding its review of the FCC’s ‘Emergency Backup Power’ rule: 

"CTIA is pleased the Office of Management and Budget recognized that the FCC failed to seek and evaluate public comment on these important rules at the inception of the rulemaking process, and failed to demonstrate the practical utility of the information collected.  While we have the same goal as the FCC – to keep our networks running during times of emergency – we believe that having the flexibility to adapt to unique emergency situations will better serve American wireless consumers.  Carriers already have implemented flexible business continuity / disaster recovery plans that address their backup power needs and enhance network reliability and resiliency.”

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