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CTA Talks Spectrum, Device Security With Trusty

Consumer Technology Association representatives discussed spectrum, national security and other issues with Commissioner Olivia Trusty, according to a filing posted Thursday in 21-232 and other dockets. “CTA encourages continued investment in 5G and 6G infrastructure, broadband expansion and efficient use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum,” the filing said. “To that end we are pleased with the reinstatement of the FCC’s spectrum auction authority.”

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The group raised concerns about an FCC proposal to expand its covered list to address connected vehicle hardware and software. CTA “recently joined the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Information Technology Industry Council and others to express significant concerns regarding the proposal to update the Covered List based on the Bureau of Industry and Security’s final rule on connected vehicles,” the filing said. The meeting also covered the importance of wireless emergency alerts. “Public safety is an important factor in how consumers use their devices,” the group said.