Austin, Texas, June 18, 2013 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds the support of the United States executive branch of the federal government toward the goal of efficiently sharing more airwaves with the public. The visionary plan put forward by U.S. President Barack Obama will have a positive and long lasting impact, and immediately open new opportunities for thriving commerce and innovation. Wi-Fi® is a terrific example of the benefits that can be derived from spectrum sharing. Freeing more of the wireless spectrum for shared use will allow the broader wireless community, from product developers to service providers and the general public, to maximize the economic and social benefit from these airwaves. We are pleased to hear such strong support from the U.S. government, and also appreciate its commitment to promote further spectrum sharing innovation through federal R&D investments.
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Wi-Fi Alliance® is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to seamless connectivity. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi® worldwide. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality, and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi-enabled products deliver the best user experience. Wi-Fi Alliance has certified more than 15,000 products, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets.
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Contact:
Karl Stetson
Edelman for Wi-Fi Alliance
karl.stetson@zenogroup.com
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