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Nokia Siemens Networks applauds FCC plan to boost mobile broadband
Nokia
March 4,
2010
FCC proposal will help address exponential growth in mobile data traffic
from smart devices
In response to U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius
Genachowski’s announcement that the agency’s upcoming National Broadband
Plan will propose to identify and allocate an additional 500 MHz of
spectrum over the next decade for mobile broadband, Nokia Siemens
Networks issued the following statement on behalf of Sue Spradley, North
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“We commend Chairman Genachowski, his
colleagues and the Commission staff for having the foresight to
acknowledge that the national broadband plan must aggressively address a
looming spectrum crisis in the United States that threatens to put the
brakes on the mobile broadband explosion. We look forward to reviewing
the plan in detail and to its implementation.
“While our innovative solutions help mobile network operators optimize
the use of the spectrum that is available today, without question we
will come up against the limits of engineering. Consumers continue to
adopt and use mobile broadband for their communications, business and
entertainment needs at an astonishing rate.
“The U.S. today is leading this charge on mobile broadband, but
maintaining that position is not guaranteed, and spectrum availability
is a critical factor. We also urge the Commission to do its best to
ensure that this additional spectrum for mobile broadband is globally
harmonized to the greatest extent possible in order to drive down
equipment costs and maximize device choices for consumers.”
Nokia Siemens Networks recently noted that global mobile data traffic
from smart devices will increase 100-fold by 2015, such that the mobile
industry will be carrying 23 exabytes of data every year, which is the
equivalent of all 6.3 billion people on the planet downloading a digital
book every day.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications
services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company
provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network
technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and
systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is
one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and
professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150
countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
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