Washington — Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reduce costs and speed up the deployment of small cells. Next generation “5G” technologies will require greater densification of networks to increase performance. Small cells will play a key role, and the FCC’s order will harmonize shot clocks for small wireless facility collocations at sixty days…
Washington — Congress has passed legislation that updates music licensing rights for the digital age. The House and Senate have now passed the Music Modernization Act. The Computer & Communications Industry Association has supported balanced copyright policies and a competitive, modernized music licensing system fit for the digital age for more than 20 years. The…
Washington — The Commerce Department is asking stakeholders for input on privacy. NTIA published a request for comments in the Federal Register today on “ways to advance consumer privacy while protecting prosperity and innovation.” NTIA has proposed a set of privacy principles and outcomes for consumers and industry, along with high-level goals for future privacy…
Washington — The Federal Trade Commission plans to hold its second hearing Friday on the state of current antitrust law as part of a series of hearings “Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.” The Computer & Communications Industry Association has advocated for policies that promote competition in the tech industry for more than…
Washington — USTR’s latest round of tariffs in the escalating trade war with China is expected to have a significant impact on the internet economy, affecting products and services across the tech sector. While some products were removed prior to the release of final list, the new tariffs threaten to affect internet-enabled devices, servers, and…
Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association joined the App Association in an amicus brief supporting the FTC’s motion in a US District Court case involving Qualcomm’s patent licensing practices. The brief filed by stakeholders that represent both patent holders and licensees expressed the need to ensure Qualcomm, as the holder of standard essential…
Brussels, BELGIUM — McAfee, Inc. has joined the Computer & Communications Industry Association. The global company provides comprehensive cyber security solutions to secure customers’ computers, networks and cloud usage from viruses, malware and other security threats. McAfee is the latest company to join CCIA Europe. In June, Zebra Technologies and Samsung Electronics joined our association.…
Washington — -The Federal Trade Commission begins a series of hearings Thursday on “Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.” CCIA welcomes the opportunity to be involved in substantive discussions on this topic. This first hearing will examine competition in the economy and the consumer welfare standard that has been the test for when…
Brussels, BELGIUM — The Computer & Communications Industry Association regrets the European Parliament’s decision today to adopt upload filters for a broad range of online platforms and to introduce the so-called ‘right for press publishers.’ CCIA Europe, along with hundreds of academics, civil rights groups and the online sector, has long advocated against these…
