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CTIA develops a monthly series of videos on new products, services and initiatives that benefit consumers. Wireless is constantly and dramatically changing the way we live, work and play. While each month’s theme changes, these "Wonder of Wireless" features highlight: 

  Wireless at Work – Focuses on innovative products and services.

  Industry Insider – Interviews with policymakers and influentials on various issues.

  Policy Point – Explains CTIA’s position on a variety of policy topics.

  Wireless Lifesaver – Identifies individuals who have used their mobile devices and services to save a life, stop a crime or in the event of medical emergency.

To view this month’s WOW webcasts, please click here.

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Wireless Safety


Programs
Your wireless device is a fantastic safety tool, and can help save your life as well as the lives of others. This section focuses on CTIA and wireless industry initiatives, such as Wireless AMBER Alerts and Text2Help that allow you to help others in trouble through your wireless device.


Tips
This section provides you helpful hints about operating your device safely while driving, how to use your device during an emergency, and what you should know about your battery to operate your device as safely as possible..


Health
The wireless industry is dedicated to providing you reliable and safe communication capabilities. What do the experts say about wireless use and your safety? Find out the facts in this section.


Wireless Emergency Alerts on Your Mobile Device
CTIA-The Wireless Association® and the wireless industry joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to offer Americans a robust and reliable wireless emergency alert system. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), also known as Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) or Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN), is a national emergency alert system to send concise, text-like messages to users' WEA-capable mobile devices starting April 2012. Wireless providers representing nearly 97 percent of subscribers are participating in distributing wireless emergency alerts.


U.S. Wireless Industry Steps to Help Deter Smartphone Thefts and Protect Consumer Data
CTIA and its members always want America's wireless users to be safe. Together with the Federal Communications Commission, major city police chiefs, CTIA and participating wireless companies have agreed to these four steps to help protect consumers and their private information on smartphones.