Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Release of the Implementation Plan for the National Spectrum Strategy

“Today's release of the Implementation Plan for the National Spectrum Strategy importantly outlines a schedule and process for new work that will engage all relevant stakeholders in exploring how additional spectrum can be made available for commercial use. The cable industry is confident that a focus on innovative and pragmatic approaches to co-existence can benefit consumers and enterprises through faster access to spectrum enabled through spectrum sharing, as well as supporting the continued growth of Wi-Fi and the unlicensed economy. As this work continues, we pledge to roll up our sleeves with other interested stakeholders in demonstrating the virtues of ‘win-win’ coexistence solutions that can promote quicker access, competition, and a diversity of users and use cases, while appropriately respecting and balancing important security interests.”