Ensign: Our Nation Is On The Verge Of A Wireless Spectrum Shortage

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Senator John Ensign made the following statement today regarding the Federal Communications Commission's decision to seek more data on the use of spectrum licensed to broadcast television stations:

"Our nation is on the verge of a wireless spectrum shortage. As evidenced by the tremendous success of smart phones, demand for wireless broadband devices and services is exploding. If the United States does not act soon to meet the increasing demand for more spectrum, we risk falling behind other nations in developing new technologies. I commend Chairman Genachowski and the other Commissioners for taking this first step toward allocating more spectrum for wireless broadband. This is a vitally important conversation that our nation must have now if we are to stay at the cutting edge of innovation. I also applaud the FCC for recognizing the important public interest value of free over-the-air broadcast television. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress, the FCC, the NTIA, and all public and private spectrum stakeholders to allocate more spectrum for wireless broadband."

Senator Ensign is Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet that has jurisdiction over wireless issues, the FCC, and the NTIA.

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