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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2000 |
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 |
PRESS STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD
ON SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES
The FCC is committed to ensuring that U.S. consumers enjoy the full benefits of advanced wireless services -- such as Third Generation (3G) mobile services -- as these new offerings become available. We recognize that future generations of wireless services, which will offer increased data, voice and broadband capabilities, will require us to make sufficient spectrum available to accommodate these new innovative services.
I am pleased that the Administration has placed a high priority on this important issue, as reflected in the Presidential Decision Memorandum released today. For the FCC's part, we are fully committed to taking the steps necessary to make much needed spectrum available for future wireless needs, consistent with balancing the legitimate interests of existing uses, such as national security, public safety, education, and broadband services. We look forward to working with the Executive Branch in our respective spectrum management roles to ensure that the American public has widespread and timely access to the next generation of advanced wireless services.
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