FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 19, 2008

TIA Commends FCC on Closing of 700 MHz Auction

New Spectrum Allocations Open Doors to Advanced Wireless Service

Washington, D.C. – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) upon closing of the 700 MHz Auction after 261 rounds of bidding, which drew in more than $19.5 billion in provisionally winning bids. With the exception of the D Block, designated for public safety services, each of the other spectrum blocks available in the auction has met its reserve price.

"TIA greatly appreciates the efforts of FCC Chairman Martin and the Commission in running a smooth and successful auction," stated TIA President Grant Seiffert. "We are excited about the future services that will be delivered, and look forward to working with the Commission in its efforts to craft rules for the effective re-auction of the nationwide D Block licensee for public safety purposes."

TIA members will put the auctioned spectrum to important use in meeting the needs of the American public, and the country is expected to benefit significantly from the almost $20 billion raised. The spectrum will provide cutting-edge wireless services that meet the needs of consumers. TIA is continuing to closely watch developments relating to the public safety network, as the FCC deliberates next steps.

For more information about TIA's advocacy efforts, please contact Danielle Coffey at dcoffey@tianline.org. For information about TIA, contact twalsh@tiaonline.org.

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About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industries through standards development, advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence and world-wide environmental regulatory compliance. With support from its 600 members, TIA enhances the business environment for companies involved in telecommunications, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, unified communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by ANSI. TIA's policy team opened its Washington, D.C., headquarters on Capitol Hill in January 2008. Visit www.tiaonline.org for details.

TIA's Board of Directors includes senior-level executives from ACS, ADC, ADTRAN, Alcatel-Lucent, ANDA Networks, ArrayComm, AttivaCorp, Avaya, Bechtel Communications, Inc., Cam Communications, Cisco Systems, Corning Incorporated, Ericsson, Inc., Graybar, Henkels & McCoy, Intel Corporation, LGE, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, OneChip Photonics Inc., OnSite Systems, Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., Research In Motion, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation, Telcordia Technologies, Tellabs, Tyco Electronics, Ulticom, Inc., Westell Technologies, Inc. and Zebra Technologies Corporation. Advisors to the Board include FAL Associates, ILS Technology and Orca Systems.