“We are encouraged by this legislative package, which would simplify the process of siting broadband infrastructure on federal property and accelerating historic preservation reviews of communications facilities,” said Jonathan Adelstein, president and CEO of PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association. “It is an important step toward bringing world-class mobile broadband service to every region in the country. Today’s action by the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology demonstrates welcome bipartisan support for the need for increased deployment of wireless infrastructure and greater spectrum allocation.”
He added that PCIA “will continue to work with Subcommittee Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Anna Eshoo (D-CA), as well as full Committee Chairman Upton and Ranking Member (Frank) Pallone (D-NJ), to ensure that this and future legislative packages reflect national priorities of expediting the use of federal property for wireless facilities, streamlining Federal siting approvals, promoting the use of utility poles in wireless deployment, and other important issues aimed at spurring jobs and keeping America competitive in the global marketplace.”
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