Wireless Industry Pleased with Broadband Plan'

CTIA President Steve Largent issued the following statement:

CTIA and our member companies are extremely pleased that spectrum is recognized as being pivotal to the National Broadband Plan. We appreciate the FCC's and the Broadband team's focus on making '500 MHz of spectrum for broadband within 10 years, of which 300 MHz should be made available for mobile use within five years.' Based on the executive summary, it is clear the Broadband team recognized the importance of the mobile Internet to the economy and to meeting many national priorities. We applaud their commitment to providing everyone equal access to the most advanced wireless communications.

We look forward to working with the Chairman and Commissioners, the Broadband Team, Congress and other policymakers to ensure Americans have continued access to and benefit from the most competitive and innovative wireless industry in the world.