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CTIA-The Wireless Association® believes excessive and discriminatory taxes on a service discourage its use, and it makes no sense from an economic or tax fairness standpoint to place such arbitrary burdens on wireless consumers, especially when policymakers are continuing to look for additional ways to ensure affordable broadband access for all Americans.

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  • CTIA’s Roadmap for Wireless in 2009 Audio File
    As CTIA heads to the Silver State for its industry-leading tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Association’s President & CEO, Steve Largent, discusses where the wireless industry is headed in 2009 from a policy perspective and offers his thoughts on the exciting week ahead at International CTIA WIRELESS 2009®.
  • The Role of State Regulation in a Mobile World Audio File
    In a society where consumers regularly bring their devices across state and national boundaries, we ask Wisconsin State Representative Phil Montgomery what role states should play in regulating modern wireless services.
  • Wireless Taxes: Enough is Enough Audio File
    Wireless customers are strapped with burdensome taxes, according to a new report that finds wireless users pay an average of 15.2% in federal, state & local taxes. Scott Mackey, economist and author of this study, elaborates on key findings & discusses how excessive wireless taxes can adversely affect consumers & the economy.
  • Wireless Industry Policy Hot Topics Audio File
    CEO for Centennial Communications Corp., Michael Small, and CTIA VP for State and External Affairs, Dane Snowden, discuss relevant hot button issues in the wireless industry and which policies they think will best spur continued growth, innovation and evolution in the world of wireless.
  • Turning up the Volume in the States Audio File
    CTIA-The Wireless Association® VP for State and External Affairs Dane Snowden talks about the industry's relationship with state policymakers across America and what the best approach is to regulating wireless service.
  • National Wireless Policy Audio File
    A national set of consumer protection standards and regulations for the wireless industry is the best way to encourage the most rapid development of wireless innovation. Congress has the opportunity now to prevent a mish-mash of state regulation from slowing down the great wireless technological revolution, one which can provide consumers with incredible benefits and businesses unparalleled efficiency and productivity. CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent talks about the need for a national wireless regulatory framework.
  • Consumers Overtaxed on Talking Audio File
    Wireless consumers are being singled out by state and local governments to pay excessive and arbitrary taxes on their wireless bills. The average state and local taxes are a little less than double the average general sales tax, and the wireless industry thinks its consumers deserve better. Wireless tax experts talk about discriminatory wireless taxes and why they're bad policy.