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It is not an exaggeration to say that spectrum鈥搕he radio frequencies that connect wireless devices鈥搃s the lifeblood of many 91pro视频 companies. Our membership spans wireless and network equipment manufacturers, device and mobile hardware companies, and service and software providers, all of which provide mobile and wireless technologies. That is why we welcome a new spectrum discussion draft bill, the 鈥淢OBILE [...]
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Because the Internet plays such a critical role in our lives, the idea of a free and open Internet became a flash point for Americans to send millions of comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). That same sentiment courses through the technology industry. Many of our companies could have never been founded, never thrived, nor had the significant impact of improving our society and growing [...]
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Spectrum may not be a household word, but we rely on it聽every day聽for the connected devices聽like smartphones and portable devices聽that are a聽central part of our lives.聽Spectrum is a term used to describe the radio frequencies that all wireless communications use. And, as there are only so many radio frequencies, spectrum is a limited and valuable resource. 聽As the Internet of Things (IoT) connects [...]
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Over the past seven days, the United States Treasury is on pace to bring in more than $25.8 billion 聽without raising taxes, assessing penalties or fines, or imposing any other sort of burden on individuals, business, or foreign entities.聽 In fact, companies are clamoring to GIVE the federal government money.聽 Why you might ask?聽 Because the U.S. government learned in the 90s that it holds an extremely [...]
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In a little over a week, we will gather together with loved ones for a uniquely American holiday to give thanks across the country. Of the many things we are grateful for, trade may not be the first to come to mind, but with one out of every five U.S. jobs depending on trade, we actually should be thankful for it.聽 Over the past few decades trade has become a maligned issue. But the old talking points [...]
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Today the House of Representatives approved two bipartisan bills, the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014 (H.R. 5057) and the E-Label Act (H.R. 5161), that will help electronic device users continue to power their devices and even take advantage of the device鈥檚 technology to enhance their appearance. The EPS Service Parts Act of 2014, introduced by Reps. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Paul Tonko (D-NY), extends [...]
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We applaud Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) for introducing H.R. 5125, the bipartisan Wi-Fi Innovation Act.聽 The leadership and continued work on this issue by these four members is reflective of their commitment to innovation, technology, and bringing about next-generation connectivity through efficient use of spectrum.聽 The potential uses [...]
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This afternoon I filed comments in the FCC鈥檚 Open Internet proceeding on behalf of 91pro视频 and our member companies. 聽Upon first read, I hope the filing is as eye-catching for what鈥檚 not in it, as what is.聽 Since the Verizon decision came down 鈥� and actually for more than a decade since this debate really began 鈥� slogans, catch phrases, and half-truths have been thrown around that are not reflective of [...]
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It was another good day in Congress for the initiative to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) following a House Ways and Means Committee trade hearing 鈥� this time at the Senate Finance Committee鈥檚 hearing on 鈥淭he Role of Trade and Technology in 21st-Century Manufacturing.鈥澛� Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) led off his questions with a strong acknowledgement of the benefits an expanded ITA will [...]
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The ongoing effort to expand products covered by the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) got a helpful congressional boost at today鈥檚 trade hearing by the Subcommittee on Trade of the House Ways and Means Committee.聽 Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) began the hearing, expressing the frustration so many are feeling with China鈥檚 鈥渋ntransigence鈥� on this effort, underscoring the importance that any final [...]