
WASHINGTON – The following statement is for attribution to CTIA® President and CEO Meredith Attwell Baker.
“We applaud Chairman Pai and the FCC for taking the next step toward making mid-band spectrum in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band available to meet growing demand for mobile broadband services. Other countries are moving quickly to bring mid-band spectrum to market, so today’s action is a positive step toward increasing America’s competitiveness in the global race to 5G. We look forward to Commission action in this proceeding and on common sense changes to the 3.5 GHz band which can unlock new investment, jobs, and innovation in the United States.”
CTIA® (www.ctia.org) represents the U.S. wireless communications industry and the companies throughout the mobile ecosystem that enable Americans to lead a 21st century connected life. The association’s members include wireless carriers, device manufacturers, suppliers as well as apps and content companies. CTIA vigorously advocates at all levels of government for policies that foster continued wireless innovation and investment. The association also coordinates the industry’s voluntary best practices, hosts educational events that promote the wireless industry and co-produces the industry’s leading wireless tradeshow. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.