After the FCC June Open Meeting, I said:
“CTIA appreciates the Commission’s leadership in continuing to modernize and strengthen the federal Lifeline program. Wireless is a critical tool that enables Lifeline to support the public safety, health care, educational, occupational and other important communications for millions of low-income consumers. CTIA stands ready to work with the Commission to ensure that the Lifeline program continues to reflect low-income consumers’ preference for wireless services, whether voice or broadband, and to improve program administration to safeguard the fiscal integrity of the program.
“CTIA also congratulates the FCC for adopting the Incentive Auction Reconsideration Order, which affirms the broad framework for the upcoming 600 MHz Incentive Auction. American consumers and businesses will benefit from the constantly innovative wireless services and offerings built on the foundation of new mobile broadband spectrum. We look forward to working closely with the FCC and industry stakeholders to resolve the remaining issues in advance of the incentive auction.”
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