Jobs – the lack of them and the plans to create them – are the focus of the public, the press and the one or two real political contenders in this primary season. New York Times columnist Tom Friedman argues in his Sunday December 11 column that broadband infrastructure and connectivity is a key component of job creation, especially for anyone hoping to make a living in the global information age in which we live.
FCC Filings
- TIA files Comments on Short- and Long-Term Solutions for the Implementation of an Effective Next Generation 9-1-1 System (December 12, 2011, PDF, 88 KB)
- TIA provides response to FCC Notice of Inquiry on the State of Mobile Broadband Competition (December 05, 2011, PDF, 212 KB)
- TIA files Comments on the Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming pursuant to the Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (October 18, 2011, PDF, 101 KB) cf_pages
- TIA Comments filed on FCC's Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 9-1-1 Location Accuracy for Outbound-Only Interconnected VoIP Calls (October 03, 2011, PDF, 82 KB)
- TIA files Comments on the FCC's Annual Examination on Whether Broadband is Being Deployed to Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion (September 06, 2011, PDF, 112 KB)
- TIA files Reply Comments on the FCC's Notice of Inquiry into the Reliability and Resiliency of the Nation's Communications Networks (September 01, 2011, PDF, 97 KB)
- TIA files Reply Comments on Proposed Rule Changes to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (August 24, 2011, PDF, 52 KB)
- TIA files Comments on Universal Service Fund and Intercarrier Compensation Reform Proposals (August 24, 2011, PDF, 79 KB)
- TIA Comments filed on the NCTA Petition on CLEC-Cable Transactions (August 22, 2011, PDF, 46 KB)
- TIA Letter to FCC Regarding ATT's Proposed Acquisition of T-Mobile USA (August 11, 2011, PDF, 67 KB)
- TIA files Reply Comments with the FCC on the use of TETRA Technology (August 09, 2011, PDF, 48 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Proposed Extension of Part 4 of Rules on Outage Reporting of Interconnected VoIP Service Providers and Broadband ISPs (August 09, 2011, PDF, 76 KB)
- TIA files Comments with FCC on Ways to Improve Wireless Coverage through the use of Signal Boosters (July 25, 2011, PDF, 43 KB)
- TIA Files Reply Comments with FCC on Proposal to Allow Aircraft Voice Operations on Secondary Trunking Channels in the 700 MHz Band (July 25, 2011, PDF, 49 KB)
- TIA Urges Voluntary Incentive Spectrum Auctions to Help Reduce Federal Deficit (July 20, 2011, PDF, 79 KB)
- TIA files Comments on Encouraging Efficient Use to 2 GHz Frequencies (July 07, 2011, PDF, 118 KB)
- TIA files Comments on the FCC's Proposal to Loosen Out-Of-Band-Emissions in the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS) Frequencies (July 07, 2011, PDF, 30 KB)
- TIA files Comments on the Reliability and Resiliency of Communications Networks, including Broadband Networks (July 07, 2011, PDF, 152 KB)
- TIA files Comments on Competition Issues in the 700 MHz Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (June 27, 2011, PDF, 39 KB)
- TIA files Comments on Proposed Allowance of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology (June 27, 2011, PDF, )
- TIA files Petition for Clarification on FCC Order Allowing TETRA Technology Use in 800 MHz ESMR Frequencies (May 26, 2011, PDF, 38 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Implementation of Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Act (April 25, 2011, PDF, 414 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Frequency Bands Identified by NTIA as Potential Broadband Spectrum (April 22, 2011, PDF, 89 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Connect America Fund in Reform of USF and ICC (April 18, 2011, PDF, 101 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Clarification of Public Safety Services for Purposes of Eligibility to Operate on 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Spectrum (April 11, 2011, PDF, 90 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in 700 Mhz Band (April 11, 2011, PDF, 76 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC Supporting Proposal to Allow Mobile Broadband Service to Operate in the Broadcast TV Bands (March 18, 2011, PDF, 66 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Innovation Zones (March 10, 2011, PDF, 70 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC Urging Panel to Focus on Dynamic Spectrum Policies (February 28, 2011, PDF, 75 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Spurring NG911 Through Market-Based Innovation (February 28, 2011, PDF, 68 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Hearing Aid Compatibility (February 14, 2011, PDF, 98 KB)
- TIA files Comments on E911 Location Accuracy NOI (January 19, 2011, PDF, 139 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (December 17, 2010, PDF, 175 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Requests for Waiver of Various Petitioners to Allow the Establishment of 700 MHz Public Safety Wireless Broadband Networks (December 15, 2010, PDF, 124 KB)
- TIA Files Comments Urging FCC to Refrain From Allowing Broadband Operations in the 700 MHz Public Safety Narrowband Allocations (December 03, 2010, PDF, 141 KB)
- TIA Files Comments With FCC on Advanced Communications Provisions of Accessibility Act of 2010 (November 22, 2010, PDF, 151 KB)
- TIA Comments on Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Handsets (October 25, 2010, PDF, 52 KB)
- TIA Comments on the Use of Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses (October 25, 2010, PDF, 37 KB)
- TIA Reply Comments on Increasing Public Safety Interoperability by Promoting Competition for Public Safety Communications (October 18, 2010, PDF, )
- TIA Comments Supporting Requests for Waiver of Various Petitioners to Allow the Establishment of 700 MHz Public Safety Wireless Broadband Networks (October 18, 2010, PDF, 35 KB)
- TIA Files Comments With FCC Regarding Underdeveloped Issues in the Open Internet Proceeding (October 13, 2010, PDF, 93 KB)
- TIA Files Comments on Increasing Public Safety Interoperability By Promoting Competition For Public Safety Communications (September 20, 2010, PDF, 35 KB)
- TIA Files Ex Parte Letter with FCC Urging Commission to Apply New Part 4 Rules to Service Providers Only, and to Omit the Network Outage Reporting System (NORS) Field Requiring the Listing of Failed Equipment (September 16, 2010, PDF, 36 KB)
- TIA Files Comments on the Potential to Provide Additional Spectrum for Terrestrial Mobile Broadband Networks in the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Spectrum (September 15, 2010, PDF, 28 KB)
- TIA Files Comments on Mobile Phone Accessibility for People who are Blind, Deaf-blind, or Have Low Vision (September 13, 2010, PDF, 116 KB)
- TIA Files Comments With FCC on How Best to Revise Universal Service for Rural Health Care (September 08, 2010, PDF, 59 KB)
- TIA 7th Broadband Deployment Report Notice of Inquiry Comments (September 07, 2010, PDF, 36 KB)
- TIA Reply Comments Filed With FCC on Framework for Broadband Internet Service (August 13, 2010, PDF, 16 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on 700 MHz for Regional Public Safety Broadband Communications (July 19, 2010, PDF, 34 KB)
- TIA-Commissioned Independent Study on FCC Reclassification NOI: Economic Impact Assessment (July 15, 2010, PDF, 1.5 MB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Framework for Broadband Internet Service (July 15, 2010, PDF, 270 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Video Device Competition (July 13, 2010, PDF, 80 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on High-Cost Universal Service Support (July 12, 2010, PDF, 131 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Cyber Security Certification Program (July 12, 2010, PDF, 31 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Proposal to Change Rules for Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (July 12, 2010, PDF, 53KB)
- Filed Letter to FCC on Public Safety Networks and Equipment (July 08, 2010, PDF, 36KB)
- TIA Urges FCC to Avoid Technology Mandates that Limit Consumers in Interim CableCARD Rule (June 14, 2010, PDF, 34 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Launch of Accessibility and Innovation Forum (June 11, 2010, PDF, 34 KB)
- TIA _Ex_ parte 6-8-10_Broadband_Classification (June 10, 2010, PDF, 36KB)
- TIA Joins Multi-Association Letter Urging the Commission to Refrain from Reclassifying Broadband Internet Access as a Title II Common Carrier Service under the Telecom Act, April 29, 2010. (May 13, 2010, PDF, 76KB)
- TIA Signs onto Multi-Association Letter Urging the Commission to Refrain from Reclassifying Broadband Internet Access as a Title II Common Carrier Service under the Telecom Act, February 22, 2010. (May 13, 2010, PDF, 99KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With FCC on Measuring Fixed Broadband Services (May 04, 2010, PDF, 45 KB)
- TIA Reply Comments on Petition for Rulemaking Regarding 700 MHz Band Mobile Equipment Design and Procurement Practices (April 30, 2010, PDF, 31 KB)
- TIA Reply Comments Filed With FCC on Open Internet (April 26, 2010, PDF, 135 KB)
- TIA Wireless Broadband Technology Declaration: TIA Reply Comments - Open Internet Docket (April 26, 2010, PDF, 209 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Proposed Rules on Wireless Communications Services Interference (April 23, 2010, PDF, 29 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Technical Aspects of Allowing Regional Interoperable Broadband Public Safety Networks (April 06, 2010, PDF, 33 KB)
- TIA's Reply Comments on National Broadband Plan (January 27, 2010, PDF, 71 KB)
- TIA and FTTH Council Comments Urging FCC to Deny CBeyond Petition to Undo Fiber Bundling Rules (January 22, 2010, PDF, 144 KB)
- TIA Comments on Open Internet (January 14, 2010, PDF, 402 kb)
- Open Internet Technical Declaration: Cable Architecture (January 14, 2010, PDF, 561 kb)
- Open Internet Technical Declaration: QoS Control in the 3GPP Evolved Packet System (January 14, 2010, PDF, 103 kb)
- Open Internet Technical Declaration: Managed Services (January 14, 2010, PDF, 374 kb)
- Open Internet Technical Declaration: Wireline Platform (January 14, 2010, PDF, 275 kb)
- TIA Comments Filed With the FCC on Spectrum for Wireless Broadband (December 21, 2009, PDF, 44 KB)
- TIA Provides FCC Recommendations for Telecommunications Research and Development (December 17, 2009, PDF, 57 kb)
- TIA Comments Urging FCC to Transition Universal Service Fund to Support Broadband Under National Plan (December 07, 2009, PDF, 48 KB)
- TIA Comments on Spectrum for Wireless Broadband (October 23, 2009, PDF, 56 KB)
- TIA Broadband Plan Reply comments (October 22, 2009, PDF, 210 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed on Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety Network (October 15, 2009, PDF, 46 KB)
- TIA Comments Filed on Broadband Benchmarks (October 02, 2009, PDF, 77 KB)
- TIA Comments on Wireless Competition (September 29, 2009, PDF, 54 KB)
- TIA Comments on Wireless Innovation (September 29, 2009, PDF, 76 KB)
- TIA Comments on "Broadband Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities" Workshop (September 15, 2009, PDF, 94 KB)
- TIA Letter to FCC on Defining 'Broadband' (August 31, 2009, PDF, 47 KB)
- TIA Comments to the FCC on GN Docket No. 09-51: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (June 05, 2009, PDF, 96 KB)
- TIA Comments on Rural Broadband Strategy (March 25, 2009, PDF, 95 KB)
- TIA Urges FCC To Act Cautiously Before Regulating Private Contracts in the Wireless Market (February 02, 2009, PDF, 129 KB)
- TIA files letter with FCC Chairman Michael J. Copps asking the FCC to expand and make permanent the Rural Health Care Pilot Program (January 27, 2009, PDF, 87 KB)
2011
2010
2009
- TIA joins with VON to comment on the FCC's efforts to reform intercarrier compensation. (November 26, 2008)
- TIA submits letter in response to the Order on Remand and Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, requesting that a technology and competitively neutral Broadband Fund be created. (November 26, 2008)
- TIA Comment In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands, on implementing a nationwide, broadband, iInteroperable public safety network in the 700 MHz band. (October 31, 2008)
- TIA Comment In the Matter Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements, PS Docket No. 07-114, requesting that the FCC create an E911 Technical Advisory Group (ETAG) for the development of new E911 location accuracy rules (filed Oct. 6, 2008).
- TIA Comment on DECT Forum Petition (filed Oct. 3, 2008) to Modify the Service Rules for the UPCS Band 1920- 1930 MHz
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TIA Comment on InterCall Order (filed September 22, 2008) In the Matter of Request for Review by InterCall, Inc. of Decision of Universal Service Administrator.
- TIA Comment on CTIA Cell Tower Preemption Petition (filed September 26, 2008) In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Clarify Provisions of Section 332(c)(7)(B) to Ensure Timely Siting Review and to Preempt under Section 253 State and Local Ordinances that Classify All Wireless Siting Proposals as Requiring a Variance.
- TIA Letter on Commercial Mobile Radio Alert System (CMAS) (filed June 19, 2008) In the Matter of the Commercial Mobile Alert System.
- TIA Comments on New Auction Policies for D Block Auction (filed June 17, 2008) In the matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHZ Bands; In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
- TIA Comments in Universal Service Proceedings (filed April 17, 2008) In the Matter of High-Cost Universal Service Support.
- Industry Canada Public Safety in the 700 MHz Band Comments (filed March 25, 2008) Comments addressed proposed Revisions to the Frequency Band Plan for Public Safety in the Band 700 MHz.
- FCC Broadband Industry Practices Reply Comments (filed February 28, 2008) In the Matter of Broadband Industry Practices, Vuze, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Establish Rules Governing Network Management Practices by Broadband, and Free Press et al. Petition for Declaratory Ruling.
- FCC Broadband Industry Practices Comments (filed February 13, 2008) In the Matter of Broadband Industry Practices, Vuze, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking to Establish Rules Governing Network Management Practices by Broadband, Free Press et al. Petition for Declaratory Ruling.
- FCC Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Comments (filed February 4, 2008) In the Matter of the Commercial Mobile Alert System.
2008
- FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Comments (filed December 21, 2007) In the Matter of Amendment of the Commmission's Rules Governing Hearing-Aid Compatible Mobile Phones, and Petition of the American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C63 (EMC) ANSI ASC C63™.
- FCC E911 Comments (Filed August 20, 2007) In the matter Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements, and 911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.
- FCC CALEA Comments in Response to DoJ Petition (Filed July 20, 2007) In the matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking to Establish Technical Requirements and Standards Pursuant to Section 107(b) of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
To view Others' Comments in this proceeding, CLICK HERE. - FCC Broadband Industry Practices (Net Neutrality) Comments (Filed June 13, 2007) In the matter of Broadband Industry Practices, Notice of Inquiry (NOI)
- FCC 700 MHz Auction, Public Safety, etc. Comments (Filed May 23, 2007) In the matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
- FCC Broadband Deployment, Section 706 Comments (Filed May 16, 2007) In the matter of Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act.
- FCC Order re Video Franchise (Released March 5, 2007) In the Matter of Implementation of Sections 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992.
- FCC 700 MHz Public Safety Comments (Filed February 26, 2007) In the matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
- Skype Communications S.A.R.L Petition (Released February 20, 2007)
Petition to Confirm A Consumer's Right to Use Internet Communications Software and Attach Devices to Wireless Networks. - FTC Net Neutrality Comments (Filed February 2, 2007) In response to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) "Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy" workshop.
- SEC and PCAOB SOX Coments (Filed February 26, 2007) Comments addressed to the SEC and PCAOB in regards to the impact of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on small- and medium-size businesses (SMEs).
2007
- FCC 700 MHz Service Rules Comments (Filed September 29, 2006) In the matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands (WT Docket Nos. 06-150 and 01-309, CC Docket No 94-102).
- SEC SOXComments (Filed September 8, 2006) Comments addressed to the SEC in response to its Concept Release Concerning Management's Reports on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and announcement to delay implementation of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- FCC Video Franchise Reply Comments (Filed March 28, 2006) In the Matter of Implementation of Sections 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992.
- FCC Video Franchise Comments (Filed February 13, 2006) In the Matter of Implementation of Sections 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992.
2006
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