WISPA NEWS

Washington, DC – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) is disappointed that the Federal Communications Commission voted today to set aside the widely supported, pro-rural, pro-innovation rules in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum band (CBRS, 3550-3700 MHz) and instead adopt a new approach that will slow the future deployment of broadband networks in rural America.

Las Vegas, NV – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) today ended its largest-ever annual show on a note of strong optimism mixed with realism about a series of upcoming challenges.

With more than 2200 attendees in Las Vegas, #WISPAPALOOZA2018 was our largest conference ever.

In a video interview with WISPA President and CEO Claude Aiken, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai says, "WISPA members have done a great job with our flexible [spectrum] use policy, and our goal is to make sure you can do more of that in the future."

In a video interview with WISPA President and CEO Claude Aiken, the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) describes his agency's efforts to promote flexible spectrum use and eliminate barriers to rural broadband deployment.

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The following statement is by Claude Aiken, President and CEO of the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), on the FCC’s proposed Report and Order for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), released today: