Press Releases
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| New Report Points to Operational and Engineering Consequences of Net Neutrality Regulations for Wire Mobile Future today released a new report assessing the implications of potential network neutrality regulations on wireless consumers and the networks which support them. The report was filed today in the Federal Communications Commission’s proceeding. To read the report, please visit http://www.mobilefuture.org/FCCJanuary14 |
01/14/10 |
| Mobile Future Comments on FCC “Net Neutrality” Proceeding The Federal Communications Commission today launched a proceeding that would extend so-called “net neutrality” regulations to wireless networks. Following is a comment from Mobile Future Chairman Jonathan Spalter. |
10/22/09 |
| Mobile Future Files Comments in FCC “Wireless Innovation” Review Mobile Future today filed a white paper with the Federal Communications Commission providing comments in the agency’s review of the wireless ecosphere and the necessary ingredients for innovation and investment in the mobile arena. |
09/30/09 |
| Wireless Broadband Benefits Hispanic Population A report published today by The Hispanic Institute and Mobile Future highlights the opportunities presented by mobile broadband access for the nation’s 48 million Hispanics. As policymakers contemplate the future of broadband and wireless, the paper concludes that successful innovation policies must consider the needs and preferences of diverse Americans, including in particular the rapidly growing Hispanic community in the United States. |
09/15/09 |
| La Banda Ancha Inalámbrica Beneficia a la Población Hispana Un informe publicado hoy por el Instituto Hispano y Mobile Future destaca las oportunidades que ofrece el acceso móvil a banda ancha para los 48 millones de hispanos del país. Mientras quienes hacen política pública contemplan el futuro de la banda ancha e inalámbrica, el informe concluye que las políticas de innovación exitosas deben tener en cuenta las necesidades y preferencias de las diversas personas en Estados Unidos, incluyendo, en particular, la creciente comunidad hispana. |
09/15/09 |
| Mobile Future Statement on FCC Wireless Review The Federal Communications Commission has announced plans to launch a wide-ranging review of several issues in the wireless space, including how to continue to spur innovation and investment in the mobile arena. The following statement is from Mobile Future Chairman Jonathan Spalter. |
08/27/09 |
| Mobile Future Report Explores Potential for Wireless Innovation A new report published today by Mobile Future illustrates why wireless communications service in the United States is poised for increased growth as consumers and innovation continue to shape the sector’s rapid evolution. This growth will be sustained as policymakers strike a balance that protects consumers while, through the appropriate regulatory approach, fosters investment and robust competition in the marketplace. |
08/04/09 |
| Mobile Future Coalition Welcomes Spectrum Inventory Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairmen Henry A. Waxman (D. Calif.) and Rick Boucher (D. VA), and Ranking Members Joe Barton (R. Texas) and Cliff Stearns (R. Fla) , have introduced H.R. 3125, the Radio Spectrum Inventory Act – a bill that would direct the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct an inventory of spectrum use and annually consider recommending the reallocation of any underutilized frequencies. It is similar in some respects to a Senate bill introduced in March that was passed by the Senate Commerce Committee today. The following statement should be attributed to Jonathan Spalter, Chairman of the Mobile Future coalition. |
07/08/09 |
| Mobile Future Coalition Commends Senate Approval of FCC Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late Thursday, the U.S. Senate approved the appointment of Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and returned Robert McDowell to a second term as a commissioner. The following statement should be attributed to Jonathan Spalter, Chairman of the Mobile Future coalition. |
06/26/09 |
Mobile Future Statement on the Public Policy Institute of California’s Statewide Survey:Californians and Information TechnologyWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released a survey showing that the percentage of Californians with Internet access and a home broadband connection grew last year despite tough economic times. While there is much good news in the report, it shows some disparity in broadband access, particularly in the Hispanic community, but the study does not address the increasing use of wireless technologies in minority communities. |
06/25/09 |
