Subject: [NEXTEL-1] FCC Chairman Powell Forms Wireless Broadband Access Task Force

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Date: Wed, 05 May 2004 16:54:32 -0400

FCC Chairman Powell Forms Wireless Broadband Access Task Force

May 5, 2004

Washington, D.C.

Chairman Michael K. Powell has announced the
formation of a Wireless Broadband Access Task
Force to identify potential changes in wireless
broadband policies that will further facilitate the
deployment of wireless broadband services.

Chairman Powell said, “We are strongly committed
to facilitating broadband investment and deployment,
particularly through technological choices. This
Commission has put a high priority on making sure
Americans have access to broadband services through
multiple facilities-based platforms. I believe that we
can do even more. I have asked this Task Force to
study existing wireless broadband polices and make
recommendations for possible improvements to promote
the growth of both licensed and unlicensed wireless
broadband services. The overarching goal of this initiative
is to take a hard look at what we can do to extend the
reach of broadband services to underserved areas and
to provide increased competition in areas that already
have access to broadband. The creation of this Task
Force is a positive step for progress in implementing
our broadband vision.”

Co-Directors:

Lauren M. Van Wazer,
Special Counsel and Associate Chief, Office of Engineering and
Technology

John Branscome,
Legal Advisor, Office of the Bureau Chief, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau

Members:

Erin Boone, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy
Analysis
Leon Jackler, Legal Advisor, Office of the Bureau Chief, Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau
Paul Nagle, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs
Meribeth McCarrick, Associate Director, Office of Media Relations

Today, the Task Force also released a Public Notice seeking public
comment
on issues related to the Commission’s wireless broadband policies.
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-246856A1.doc

For additional information, please visit the FCC’s Wireless Broadband
Access
Task Force

website at: www.fcc.gov/wbatf

- FCC -
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-246852A1.doc

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