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CTIA is the International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry, Dedicated to Expanding the Wireless Frontier

Education is key to ensuring children and teens use cellphones in smart, safe, fair and responsible ways. In light of the challenges of protecting children in mobile environments, CTIA-The Wireless Association® continues to respond with effective, innovative solutions that give parents choice and control over the mobile content and services their children are using.

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  • WOW Policy Point - Driving Safely Video File
    Texting & driving don't mix, & CTIA supports laws that make texting while driving illegal. Learn more about the industry's safe driving positions, & watch its new public service announcement aimed at helping parents to tell their teens, when you're on the road, get off the phone.
  • Focusing On Responsible Wireless Use Audio File
    CTIA and The Wireless Foundation developed the “Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe” campaign to help educate children about responsible wireless use. CTIA’s Vice President of External & State Affairs Dane Snowden discusses the campaign’s purpose and goals.  
  • Launch of Wireless Responsible Use Campaign at CTIA WIRELESS 2010® Video File
    Launch of Wireless Responsible Use Campaign From the keynote stage on Day Two, CTIA’s Steve Largent announces the launch of a new national consumer education campaign called “Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe. Responsible Wireless Use” to help parents and kids make the right choices when using wireless.  
  • On the Road, Off the Phone PSA Video File
    As teens and novice drivers learn the complex task of driving a motor vehicle, safety should always come first. The wireless industry and National Safety Council urge teens to adopt an “On the Road, Off the Phone” philosophy to avoid the dangers of distracted driving.  
  • WOW Policy Point - Wireless Child Safety Video File
    The wireless industry joins parents in their commitment to wireless child safety through initiatives such as the Wireless Child Safety Task Force and reinforcing responsible use tips.
  • Wireless Working to Keep Kids Safe Audio File
    Child safety is a top priority for every parent, especially as more and more kids are using mobile devices. Listen as Dane Snowden, Vice President of External & State Affairs for CTIA, outlines what the wireless industry is doing to equip parents, teachers and kids with the tools they need to guard against inappropriate mobile content & behavior.  
  • WOW Wireless at Work - Drinking, Driving & Wireless Safety Video File
    Wireless technology is an important public safety tool, and it's becoming increasingly helpful to consumers and law enforcement over the holidays. See how wireless applications are providing useful information on alcohol consumption and a convenient way to call for a safe ride home from that holiday party.