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TIA Says FCC Connect America Action Will Finally Spur Action on Rural Broadband Investment
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CONTACT: Ashley Rook, +1.202.429.4929, AshleyRook@Rational360.com
TIA Says FCC Connect America Action Will Finally Spur Action on Rural Broadband Investment
ARLINGTON, VA (May 22, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading trade association for global manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers of information and communications technology (ICT), today commended the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for today’s announcement regarding the Connect America Fund. The FCC’s action will make up to $485 million available for expanding fixed and mobile broadband in rural and underserved areas. Expanding access and investing in next-generation broadband are important policy priorities for TIA, as outlined in its recently released Innovation Agenda.
TIA President Grant Seiffert commented, “The Commission's action ends the uncertainly that has been delaying needed broadband investment in rural and hard to serve areas. TIA commends the FCC for making up to $485 million in Connect America funding available for new broadband capital expenditure by price-cap carriers.”
About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances 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. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.
TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.
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