WIA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee FCC Nomination Hearing

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) released the following statement from Jonathan Adelstein, President and CEO of WIA, regarding the Senate Commerce Committee Confirmation Hearing for Chairman Ajit Pai, Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, and Commissioner Brendan Carr to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“We congratulate Chairman Pai, and nominees Rosenworcel and Carr on earning approval from the Senate Commerce Committee to serve on the FCC. Each individual has consistently demonstrated strong and independent commitment to public service and a desire to work with all stakeholders to meet the needs of communities throughout the United States. The FCC is now well positioned to help shape the future of mobile communications for years to come. Wireless infrastructure remains the foundation of the advanced wireless networks that deliver the innovative applications we use daily, as well as life-altering broadband services like telemedicine, distance learning, and improved public safety.”