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Rick Boucher: “There is no doubt that more spectrum is needed to meet our Nation's rising demand for wireless services. Conducting the…”

On the recordApril 14, 2010
There is no doubt that more spectrum is needed to meet our Nation's rising demand for wireless services. Conducting the spectrum inventory that this legislation requires is an essential first step. It will offer a clear path and a road map for the next steps in making available adequate spectrum by giving the Congress and the FCC a baseline of the location and use of our spectrum resources. That baseline should inform the Congress and the commission on decisions regarding spectrum use and possible spectrum reallocation.
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Rick Boucher
Virginia
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govinfo.gov
Apr 14, 2010

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The speaker is discussing the need for a spectrum inventory to address wireless service demands.

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