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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Largent Calls for National Wireless Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, DC – CTIA – The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today and urged its members to support language that would create a strong and consistent national regulatory framework for wireless service.
The committee was holding its first of two hearings on the Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 (SB 2686), sponsored by Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and co-sponsored by Committee Co-Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii).
In his testimony, Largent made reference to a 1993 Act of Congress which first established a federal framework for wireless service and in doing so sparked an historic telecommunications revolution that led to free-falling wireless rates and eye-popping innovation.
"Thirteen years ago, Congress had the foresight to create an environment of regulatory restraint that rewards efficiency and innovation," said Largent. "As a result, the American consumer has been the beneficiary of a variety of carriers to choose from, lower monthly bills, cheaper minutes and new and innovative service offerings."
"If past is prologue, I don't think it's much of a leap of faith to say that if this Committee adopts a wireless national framework – the next wireless Renaissance will ensue. Just consider what has taken place since 1993," continued Largent.
Largent argued that it is in the wireless consumer's best interest for Congress to reiterate its national regulatory framework policy due to the increasing desire of states to enact inconsistent and costly regulations.
"A national wireless framework will eliminate confusion for consumers; provide a uniform set of rules for carriers to operate in a more efficient manner, which in turn will allow the industry to promote access to innovative and convenient wireless devices and services," said Largent.
"Ironically, over the last couple years, the industry has become a victim of its own success. As a result, the industry is beginning to experience a patchwork quilt of regulations that seeks to undermine the foresight that this Committee exercised back in 1993," continued Largent.
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