7/23 Senate Commerce Committee Testimony
by U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
The "7/23 Senate Commerce Committee Testimony" is a formal hearing conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet. This session features expert testimonies on the current state and future direction of U.S. spectrum policy, with a focus on enhancing wireless communication infrastructure and addressing emerging technological challenges.
Key topics covered during the hearing include spectrum management strategies, the benefits and implementation of spectrum sharing, and the necessity for reforms in spectrum governance structures. Discussions also delve into the development and deployment of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies, particularly within the 6 GHz band, and explore the potential of utilizing unused C-Band spectrum to bridge the digital divide by providing fixed wireless services to underserved areas.
The hearing is particularly relevant for policymakers, telecommunications professionals, technology developers, and stakeholders in the wireless communication sector. Attendees gain valuable insights into legislative and regulatory approaches to spectrum allocation, the impact of spectrum policies on technological innovation, and strategies to ensure equitable access to wireless broadband services across diverse communities.
Speakers(1)
Michael Calabrese
Director, Wireless Future Project at New America's Open Technology Institute
Michael Calabrese directs the Wireless Future Project at New America's Open Technology Institute, focusing on spectrum policy and wireless innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- July 23, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Policymakers, telecommunications professionals, technology developers, and stakeholders in the wireless communication sector.