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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(4)

Dr. Roslyn Layton

Visiting Researcher at Aalborg University

Dr. Roslyn Layton is a Visiting Researcher at Aalborg University, specializing in telecommunications policy and digital economy research.

Mark Gibson

Director of Business Development at CommScope

Mark Gibson is the Director of Business Development at CommScope, focusing on advancing wireless communication technologies and infrastructure solutions.

Michael Calabrese

Director, Wireless Future Project at Open Technology Institute at New America

Michael Calabrese directs the Wireless Future Project at New America's Open Technology Institute, focusing on spectrum policy and wireless innovation.

Tom Power

Senior Vice President and General Counsel at CTIA

Tom Power serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at CTIA, where he oversees legal and regulatory affairs for the wireless communications industry.

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.