CEA Applauds Spectrum Incentive Auction Draft Legislation

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today commends the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on reforming the nation’s wireless spectrum laws. CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement regarding the hearing:

“We will continue to work with the committee on the legislative language pertaining to unlicensed spectrum. We believe unlicensed spectrum is an indispensable means for bringing new products and services to the marketplace, and it should be accessible to innovators and entrepreneurs both large and small.”

“We applaud the bipartisan inclusion of voluntary incentive auction authority in the draft legislation discussed today by the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. CEA has long advocated for these auctions to be held so more spectrum can be used for wireless broadband – a basic necessity for enabling American technology leadership in the 21st Century.

“We will continue to work with the committee on the legislative language pertaining to unlicensed spectrum. We believe unlicensed spectrum is an indispensable means for bringing new products and services to the marketplace, and it should be accessible to innovators and entrepreneurs both large and small.”

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org and www.Innovation-Movement.com.

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