Rapid Data Use Increase Means More Spectrum is Needed

Speaking at the National Journal Live policy briefing "Technology 2012 and Beyond" on November 16, CTIA President and CEO Steve Largent says that the U.S. needs more spectrum because of the rapid increase in mobile data. Wireless data use grew 110 percent over the first six months of 2011 compared to 2010 and it is predicted to grow more than 40 times by 2015. With wireless networks already operating at 80 percent capacity, we are heading for serious congestion unless our members are able to purchase more spectrum.

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