TIA Government Affairs

The Benefits of Voluntary Standards

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:54:00 PST

Nick Fetchko, director of international and government affairs, traveled to Beijing in October 2008 to deliver a presentation on the benefits of the U.S. open, voluntary, and consensus-driven standards process at a USITO meeting.

TIA Urges FCC to Lower D Block Minimum Bid

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:54:00 PDT

TIA Urges Congress to Consider Broadband Deployment for Economic Stimulus

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:54:00 PDT

Preparing for the DTV Transition

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:40:00 PDT

TIA provides this site-of-sites guide to the coming digital TV transition

TIA Urges FCC to Ensure New Rules Allow Advanced Cordless Phones to Operate

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:40:00 PDT

TIA called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend frequency rules so that advanced cordless phones can continue to operate in the AWS H Block after the FCC adopts rules for this spectrum.

Presidential Candidates, Issue-by-Issue, on Technology

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:40:00 PDT

How will technology change after the presidential election? The challenges before technology – universal broadband, next generation networks, net neutrality, public safety networks, privacy – are many. And the next president will have a significant role in setting policies that affect these challenges.

TIA Applauds EPA for Exempting Telephony Products From Inapplicable Rules

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:40:00 PDT

TIA lauded the EPA’s finding that its ENERGY STAR® Telephony “No-Load” rules do not apply to telephony products such as cordless telephones, answering machines, and combination cordless phones and answering machines.

TIA Praises Congress for Passage of Broadband Data Improvement Act

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:05:00 PDT

TIA applauds both the Senate for final approval of the “Broadband Data Improvement Act” last night and the House of Representative for its passage of the bill Monday night. TIA urges President Bush to sign the bill as soon as soon as possible.

TIA Comment on InterCall Order

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:05:00 PDT

TIA Hails Senate Passage of Broadband Data Improvement Act

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:05:00 PDT

TIA applauds the Senate for passing the “Broadband Data Improvement Act” Friday night and urges the House to take up this bill and pass it as soon as possible. The bill’s purpose is to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the nation.

TIA Comment on InterCall Order

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:19:00 PDT

TIA Urges FCC to Retain de minimis Exception to Current Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:19:00 PDT

Responding to a request for more comments, TIA recommends the FCC not alter its de minimis rule on hearing aid compatibility requirements. The rule enables both small and large companies to bring new products for the hearing impaired to market with fewer risks.

Updated: TIA’s Comprehensive Federal Legislative and Regulatory Trackers

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:00:00 PDT

TIA Supports USTR in Urging WTO to Resolve Challenge to EU Technology Tariffs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:44:00 PDT

TIA applauds U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab’s Aug. 18 announcement that the United States, Japan and Chinese Taipei have requested that the World Trade Organization form a dispute resolution panel to bring the EU into compliance with the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). While TIA and its members are disappointed that the consultation process that was initiated on May 28 was unsuccessful, the association looks forward to a swift resolution and the EU complying with its ITA commitments.

TIA Applauds the Announcement of a Spectrum Auction for 3G Services in India

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 PDT

TIA applauds the Indian government’s recent announcement of its guidelines for auction and allotment of spectrum for 3G telecom services and broadband wireless access. This long anticipated announcement will help ensure that Indian consumers can access the latest wireless technologies for voice and data services.

U.S. Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and Peru

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

The approval and implementation of the U.S. trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and Peru will benefit information communication and technology (ICT) companies by establishing greater market access, assuring a rules-based and predictable climite, and encourage further bilateral investment.

TIA Hails Signing of New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act Into Law

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA applauds President Bush for enacting today a key communications modernization bill, the "New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008."

TIA Hails Ruling Upholding FCC Order Removing Barriers to Video Market Entry

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA applauds the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision today to uphold the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) video franchise decision issued under Chairman Kevin Martin's leadership.

TIA Urges FCC to Establish Commercial Mobile Alert System Testing Rules

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prohibit Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) testing that involves the delivery of test messages to cell phone users.

TIA Updates Wireless Communications Systems Performance Standard

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT

The FCC's "spectrum refarming" of existing frequency bands, the proposed 800 MHz band reorganizations and new allocations in the 700 MHz band...

TIA Joins With Connected Nation to Bring Technology to All Americans

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA Co-Hosts Accessible Technology Fair for Lawmakers

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA today co-hosted an Accessible Technology Fair for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Nearly 20 companies showcased a variety of accessible services and technologies used to improve the lives of persons living with disabilities.

TIA Urges FCC to Expedite Reauction of D Block Spectrum

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reauction the D Block quickly to facilitate an interoperable public safety network featuring broadband technologies and Land Mobile Radio Systems (LMRS).

TIA Supports U.S. Complaint over EU Tariffs on Information Technology

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT

TIA hails U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab's May 28 announcement that the United States is seeking trade dispute consultations with the EU over its failure to abide by its commitments under the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA).