Making Licensed Spectrum Available for Auction Boosts Economy, CTIA Says
A report commissioned by CTIA said the U.S. economy grows by $3.1 billion each year with every 10 MHz of spectrum made available, said a Tuesday CTIA news release. Every 10 MHz also means more than 100,000 new jobs are…
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supported and more than $1.6 billion “in additional economic benefits from mobile apps and content that rely on mobile broadband services,” CTIA said. The report was written by Recon Analytics. “The astounding growth in employment will likely continue as the US economy becomes more competitive through the use of advanced wireless technology and services, with apps and the on-demand economy still primed for considerable growth,” the report said. “We need to work collaboratively to find additional opportunities to unlock new spectrum for mobile broadband to support Americans’ mobile-first lives and to ensure that America’s wireless industry remains the global leader,” said Meredith Baker, CTIA president.