WCAI submitted a letter to the FCC today, saying the Commission lacks authority to authorize jamming equipment and asking the agency to dismiss the petition for rulemaking of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Instead, we said, the FCC should to step in and work with correctional institutions, the industry and others to develop alternative solutions to jamming.
“With its vast communications experience and ability to act as an intermediary among industry and government entities, the Commission is in the best position to facilitate the development of alternative solutions to the use of contraband mobile devices in correctional institutions,” the letter said. “The wireless industry has pledged to assist in this effort and believes that cell detection, managed access… or other similar technical options may provide an ideal solution: one that solves the contraband problem without causing harmful interference to legitimate wireless communications.”
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
WCAI International Symposium and 4G World Conference Program Announced
WCAI and Trendsmedia today announced a conference program for the WCAI’s Annual International Symposium and 4G World – the two major shows for the wireless broadband industry that will co-locate on Sept. 15-18, 2009 in Chicago, IL.
The WCAI’s Symposium will kick off the four-day program on Sept. 15 with an opening luncheon keynote addressing the role of wireless broadband infrastructure in the Obama administration’s plans for economic recovery. The WCAI Broadband and Wireless Policy Summit at 4G World will examine opportunities for universal broadband access and other key telecommunications policy and regulatory issues facing the new Obama administration. The Symposium’s international program will focus on the fast growing emerging markets for wireless broadband networks, featuring policy presentations and operator case studies from the Americas, South Asia, Eastern Europe/Russia, Middle East and Africa.
WCAI is offering discounts of up to $500 to those planning to attend the Symposium and/or 4G World if they register before July 31 using the WCAI discount codes. For a discount on admission to the Symposium and/or 4G World, please use Discount Code: 4GWMS24. For a discount on admission to the Symposium only (Sept. 15), please use Discount Code: 4GWWCAI2. For more information or to register, please visit WCAI Website.
The WCAI’s Symposium will kick off the four-day program on Sept. 15 with an opening luncheon keynote addressing the role of wireless broadband infrastructure in the Obama administration’s plans for economic recovery. The WCAI Broadband and Wireless Policy Summit at 4G World will examine opportunities for universal broadband access and other key telecommunications policy and regulatory issues facing the new Obama administration. The Symposium’s international program will focus on the fast growing emerging markets for wireless broadband networks, featuring policy presentations and operator case studies from the Americas, South Asia, Eastern Europe/Russia, Middle East and Africa.
WCAI is offering discounts of up to $500 to those planning to attend the Symposium and/or 4G World if they register before July 31 using the WCAI discount codes. For a discount on admission to the Symposium and/or 4G World, please use Discount Code: 4GWMS24. For a discount on admission to the Symposium only (Sept. 15), please use Discount Code: 4GWWCAI2. For more information or to register, please visit WCAI Website.
Friday, July 24, 2009
WCAI Congratulates Jonathan Adelstein on Confirmation as RUS Administrator
The full Senate has approved the nomination of former FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein to be the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS).
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Mr. Adelstein on his confirmation to head the rural Internet program. A strong advocate for bringing innovative broadband services to rural America, Mr. Adelstein is the ideal choice to lead the RUS program to distribute $2.5 billion in broadband stimulus funds and promote universal wireless broadband access in the United States.
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Mr. Adelstein on his confirmation to head the rural Internet program. A strong advocate for bringing innovative broadband services to rural America, Mr. Adelstein is the ideal choice to lead the RUS program to distribute $2.5 billion in broadband stimulus funds and promote universal wireless broadband access in the United States.
WCAI Congratulates Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Baker on Confirmation as FCC Commissioners
The full Senate has approved the nominations of Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Attwell Baker to fill the remaining two seats on the FCC. The vote came yesterday afternoon by unanimous consent.
WCAI applauds the Senate for promptly confirming Commissioners Clyburn and Baker to serve on the FCC. With all five commissioners now onboard, the agency is well-equipped to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Commissioners Clyburn and Baker on their confirmations and look forward to working with them.
WCAI applauds the Senate for promptly confirming Commissioners Clyburn and Baker to serve on the FCC. With all five commissioners now onboard, the agency is well-equipped to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Commissioners Clyburn and Baker on their confirmations and look forward to working with them.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
WCAI Releases Broadband Stimulus Report
The WCAI Broadband Stimulus Report is now available for download. This comprehensive, free publication analyzes the broadband stimulus rules recently released by the NTIA and RUS and provides guidance on the grant application process. The report also features case studies from some of the leading industry players and market analysis from key industry researchers.
WCAI has established itself as the lead advocate for utilizing the stimulus funds to achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. The Association works closely with regulators at the NTIA and RUS to participate in the debate on how to best allocate the $7.2 billion available for broadband as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information or to join WCAI, please visit our website: www.wcai.com.
WCAI has established itself as the lead advocate for utilizing the stimulus funds to achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. The Association works closely with regulators at the NTIA and RUS to participate in the debate on how to best allocate the $7.2 billion available for broadband as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information or to join WCAI, please visit our website: www.wcai.com.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
WCAI to Hold a Webinar on Broadband Stimulus Rules in the U.S.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on Wednesday, July 8 at 2 pm (U.S. Eastern Time) to analyze the broadband stimulus Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) last week and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. Speaking on the webinar will be WCAI President Fred Campbell and WCAI Regulatory Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer. The event will be sponsored by WCAI member Airspan. The webinar is open to WCAI members only and is free of charge. For more information or to register, please contact Angela Wagner at angela@wcai.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
WCAI Applauds Obama Administration for Releasing Broadband Stimulus Funds
Vice President Joe Biden today announced the availability of $4 billion in loans and grants to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities. This is the first round of the funding NTIA and RUS will disburse under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I applaud the Obama Administration for taking this critical step toward bringing broadband access to rural America. As the only platform that provides access everywhere, all the time, wireless broadband is essential to achieving universal broadband connectivity, creating jobs and encouraging economic growth. WCAI members are eager to begin the broadband stimulus application process and get to work building a better America.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on July 8 to analyze the broadband stimulus NoFA released by the NTIA and the RUS today and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. For more information, WCAI members should contact Susan Polyakova at susan@wcai.com.
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I applaud the Obama Administration for taking this critical step toward bringing broadband access to rural America. As the only platform that provides access everywhere, all the time, wireless broadband is essential to achieving universal broadband connectivity, creating jobs and encouraging economic growth. WCAI members are eager to begin the broadband stimulus application process and get to work building a better America.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on July 8 to analyze the broadband stimulus NoFA released by the NTIA and the RUS today and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. For more information, WCAI members should contact Susan Polyakova at susan@wcai.com.
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