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  • CTIA’s Spectrum Policy Update Audio File
    The wireless industry depends on spectrum to keep the virtuous cycle of investment, innovation, and competition going. But, America’s growing appetite for mobile broadband services means there could be a spectrum shortage soon. CTIA’s Assistant VP of Regulatory Affairs Scott Bergmann discusses the looming spectrum crisis & where CTIA stands.
  • Intelligent Transportation Overview Audio File
    New mobile applications, such as Intelligent Transportation solutions, are greatly enhancing productivity and efficiency in the enterprise. Dominique Bonte, Practice Director of Telematics & Navigation for ABI Research, talks about cutting-edge developments that are changing the face of how we do business in the U.S. and around the world.
  • The Road to 4G Audio File
    4G wireless technology will mean 24/7 broadband connectivity. As carriers determine the 4G flavor that best fits their plans, there's no doubt the technology will create incredible opportunities for consumers & the enterprise. Nortel Vice-President Scott Wickware talks about the 4G evolution with CTIA VP John Walls.
  • Huge Industry Step for Location-Based Services Audio File
    Location-based services can provide consumers with a fantastic array of new applications and benefits. To provide a safe and secure environment for users, wireless carriers have adopted a ‘Best Practices and Guidelines for Location-Based Services. U.S. Cellular’s Al Phillips discusses the initiative’s objectives.
  • Network Congestion Relief Audio File
    Technology journalist & former wireless engineer George Ou discusses the practical need for traffic control to relieve broadband network congestion. Ou explains the problems caused by bandwidth intensive applications, & the necessary steps to ensure quality-of-service for all users.
  • Economic Need for Network Management Audio File
    Phoenix Center economist George Ford talks about its recent paper on the welfare aspects of network management. It apprises the harm to consumers & service providers that will result if inflexible government mandates are imposed on much-needed relief of broadband traffic congestion.
  • FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps Audio File
    The Wonder of Wireless speaks with Commissioner Michael J. Copps from the Federal Communications Commission on a range of issues, including broadband policy, universal service, 700 MHz proceeding and competition in the wireless industry.
  • Wireless Broadband Audio File
    High speed wireless networks are changing the way Americans communicate, in our personal and professional lives. Wireless broadband is bringing unequalled efficiencies and productivity to the enterprise, and is dramatically altering how millions of wireless users are able to be on the job, but very much out of the office. Wireless industry experts look at what wireless broadband means to America today and tomorrow, and what challenges lie ahead.