TIA Applauds the Introduction of the Spectrum for Innovation Act

Washington, D.C. - Following the introduction of the the Spectrum for Innovation Act, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) released the following statement: "TIA applauds the introduction of the Spectrum for Innovation Act, introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA). In asking the expert federal agencies to study whether additional spectrum can be opened for use by unlicensed technology in the 5 GHz band, the bill would build on the extensive unlicensed ecosystem that already exists in a portion of the 5 GHz band, and creates an opportunity for all stakeholders to engage in a dialogue about the technical aspects of sharing additional spectrum with federal users."

About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence and networking. Since 1924, TIA has been enhancing the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment and entertainment.

TIA's 2011 Market Review & Forecast, is available for purchase online at the TIA store. TIA members receive a discount of more than 60 percent off of the cover price. Review copies are available for qualified media.

View video news programming on TIA Now at http://www.tianow.org.

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit tiaonline.org.

TIA's Board of Directors includes senior-level executives from ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, ANDA Networks, AttivaCorp, Cisco Systems, Dow Chemical Company, Ericsson, Inc., GENBAND, Inc., Henkels & McCoy, Juniper Networks, ILS Technology, Intel Corporation, Intersect, Inc., LGE, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, OneChip Photonics, Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., Qualcomm, Research In Motion, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation, Tellabs, TE Connectivity, Ulticom, Inc., Walker & Associates and WirefreeCom, Inc. Advisors to the Board include FAL Associates and Telcordia Technologies.

##