http://www.ctia.org/rss/index.cfm/rsstype/indtopics/TID/25 CTIA-The Wireless Association® believes Congress should pass legislation that reinforces the national, deregulatory framework Congress established in the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Consumers will be best served if states are only allowed to take appropriate action relative to their laws of general applicability, and the FCC is solely responsible for regulating the wireless industry with regard to public health and safety, and consumer protection in the event of demonstrated market failure. en-us 2008 CTIA - The Wireless Association http://www.ctia.org Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:59:56 -0400 http://www.ctia.org/news_media/press/body.cfm/PRID/1755 (Press Releases) http://www.ctia.org/news_media/press/body.cfm/PRID/1755 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/WirelessBroadbandSpursUSEconomy_5_28_08.mp3 (Multimedia) Analyst Roger Entner discusses an updated report on the increasingly positive economic impact of the US wireless industry. The report highlights significant wireless productivity gains across-the-board and in two key industry sectors, and the economic impact in five of the largest states. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/WirelessBroadbandSpursUSEconomy_5_28_08.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://files.ctia.org/pdf/Final_OvumEconomicImpact_Report_5_21_08.pdf (Research & Statistics) http://files.ctia.org/pdf/Final_OvumEconomicImpact_Report_5_21_08.pdf Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/theroadto4g_final_4_08.mp3 (Multimedia) 4G wireless technology will mean 24/7 broadband connectivity. As carriers determine the 4G flavor that best fits their plans, there's no doubt the technology will create incredible opportunities for consumers & the enterprise. Nortel Vice-President Scott Wickware talks about the 4G evolution with CTIA VP John Walls. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/theroadto4g_final_4_08.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/RoleofStateRegulationinaMobileWorld_Final.mp3 (Multimedia) In a society where consumers regularly bring their devices across state and national boundaries, we ask Wisconsin State Representative Phil Montgomery what role states should play in regulating modern wireless services. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/RoleofStateRegulationinaMobileWorld_Final.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/WirelessTaxesEnoughisEnough_Final.mp3 (Multimedia) Wireless customers are strapped with burdensome taxes, according to a new report that finds wireless users pay an average of 15.2% in federal, state & local taxes. Scott Mackey, economist and author of this study, elaborates on key findings & discusses how excessive wireless taxes can adversely affect consumers & the economy. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/WirelessTaxesEnoughisEnough_Final.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/NetworkCongestionRelief_Final.mp3 (Multimedia) Technology journalist & former wireless engineer George Ou discusses the practical need for traffic control to relieve broadband network congestion. Ou explains the problems caused by bandwidth intensive applications, & the necessary steps to ensure quality-of-service for all users. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/NetworkCongestionRelief_Final.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/EconomicNeedforNetworkManagement_Final.mp3 (Multimedia) Phoenix Center economist George Ford talks about its recent paper on the welfare aspects of network management. It apprises the harm to consumers & service providers that will result if inflexible government mandates are imposed on much-needed relief of broadband traffic congestion. http://easylink.playstream.com/ctia/progressive/podcasts/EconomicNeedforNetworkManagement_Final.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ctia.org/media/multimedia/sa/index.cfm/mma/panel-discussion-is-the-tech-economy-recessionproof (Multimedia) Technology and financial experts assess the general state of the U.S. economy, discuss how wireless fits into the picture, and recommend key points lawmakers should consider to facilitate economic growth in the telecom, wireless, and hi-tech sectors. http://www.ctia.org/media/multimedia/sa/index.cfm/mma/panel-discussion-is-the-tech-economy-recessionproof Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://wm.streamingmediahosting.com/ctiawireless/ctia/wow_2008_03_clark_interview.wmv (Multimedia) North Dakota Public Utility Commissioner Tony Clark, who also serves as the National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners telecom committee chairman, shares his thoughts on the consumer and industry benefits provided by a national framework of regulation. Clark also shares his views on the evolving role of state regulators with CTIA Public Affairs Vice-President John Walls. The interview is one of the feature segments of CTIA's March Wonder of Wireless (WOW) webcast. http://wm.streamingmediahosting.com/ctiawireless/ctia/wow_2008_03_clark_interview.wmv Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400