Marco Rubio Introduces 'Wireless Innovation Act'

This week, from his perch on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., unveiled the Wireless Innovation Act to increase transparency and reform the federal spectrum.

The use of wireless broadband and Internet-connected devices has caused an explosion of economic growth and innovation that was previously unimagined, and wireless traffic is projected to grow exponentially in the years ahead, Rubio said. In order to meet that demand and ensure that the U.S. continues to lead the world in wireless innovation and technology, we must ensure that the federal government uses its spectrum in an efficient and responsible manner, and we must free up additional spectrum for commercial use.

This legislation accomplishes both goals by directing NTIA to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use, Rubio added. The Wireless Innovation Act will also provide transparency on the use and value of federal spectrum and inform the public on how federal entities use a scarce public resource. Passing the Wireless Innovation Act will grow our economy and ensure that consumers continue to enjoy the benefits of wireless technology.