CTIA–The Wireless Association Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passing Truth in Caller ID Act

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Truth in Caller ID Act (H.R. 1258) which would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the manipulation of caller identification information.

“CTIA and the wireless industry support making caller identification spoofing illegal as the applications of such an activity are usually for malicious purposes. We appreciate the House passing this important consumer protection measure.”

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry’s voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry’s leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC.

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CTIA-The Wireless Association
Amy Storey, 202-736-3207

KEYWORDS:   United States  North America  District of Columbia

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Telecommunications  Public Policy/Government  Congressional News/Views  Mobile/Wireless  Public Policy

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