TIA Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Advancing the Nomination of David Redl to Head the NTIA

ARLINGTON, VA (October 4, 2017) –  The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the nomination of David Redl to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

TIA SVP, Government Affairs, Cinnamon Rogers commented:

“TIA applauds the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the nomination of David Redl to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. NTIA plays an important role managing U.S. federal spectrum policy, promoting the Internet of Things, supporting broadband deployment and the implementation of FirstNet, convening stakeholders to facilitate cybersecurity solutions, and coordinating telecommunications policy across the federal government. Having a new NTIA Administrator in place is vital to ensuring that the agency can continue to carry out its important functions, many of which are of great importance to the U.S. information & communications technology industry.”.

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The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.