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Reps. Latta and Matsui Joint Statement on FCC's 5 GHz Band Announcement

Statement

By: Bob Latta
By: Bob Latta
Date: March 31, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, today issued the following joint statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it is moving forward on the 5 GHz band:

"We are pleased that the FCC has demonstrated its commitment to the 5 GHz spectrum band, allowing flexibility for America's innovators to tap into unlicensed spectrum and begin the development of next generation Wi-Fi devices and technologies."

"Now it is time that the FCC turn its attention to the rest of the 5 GHz band to unleash even more unlicensed spectrum for consumers and innovators. We support current efforts by the U.S. technology and auto industries to find a workable solution to the remainder of the 5 GHz spectrum band. We encourage all stakeholders to work diligently to find a middle ground that will spur American innovation and improve car safety, and we will continue to work with our colleagues, relevant agencies and stakeholders to help move the ball forward."


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