FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 15, 2010

TIA Applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for Improvements to the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act

Washington, D.C. – Following this morning's action by the Senate Commerce Committee which reported favorably S. 3304, the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) released the following statement:

"TIA applauds the commitment of Sens. Pryor and Kerry, the bill's chief sponsors, to work to address the concerns of industry throughout the drafting and committee consideration of this legislation. Under their leadership, and with the Committee's input today, the bill has significantly improved. TIA also appreciates the commitment of Chairman Rockefeller and Full Committee Ranking Member Hutchison and Communications Subcommittee Ranking Member Ensign to ensure that this bill meets the dual goals of ensuring the continued availability of accessible technology without hampering the technological innovation that is the hallmark of America's information and communications technology (ICT) industry. The Committee this morning accepted a number of amendments that have significantly improved this legislation and we remain committed to working with members throughout the remainder of the process."

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About TIA The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, advocacy, tradeshows, business opportunities, market intelligence and worldwide environmental regulatory analysis. With roots dating back to 1924, 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.

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

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

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