Anyone who does not follow Wireless Network News like I do may not understand the importance of how wireless will affect our future. But the wireless industry is critical to the re-invention of how we do things. The Laptop Computer, the Blackberry, the iPhone, and the Androids have changed the way we conduct our lives. And new devices in the coming years will only accentuate our ability to conduct business, pay, and address our health. I’m not the only one who is predicting this. Yes, many in the wireless industry understands this already. But I can assure you that many government officials also understand the importance of wireless. And, according to my work program manager, that knowledge of wireless’ importance in the future of our nation starts at the top with President Obama himself.
At a recent campaign stop in Northern Virginia, the President himself made the same case I have been making throughout this year about how the building out of the upgraded National Network will fundamentally shift the way we do everything in this country. In the speech he reiterated how important it was to continue to give tax break to those companies that invest in wireless infrastructure in this country. It’s interesting to note that in a recent study, AT&T and Verizon were 1-2 in terms of which companies invested in US infrastructure. Considering that both companies are in the middle of a massive next-generation wireless build-out (with Sprint now joining the build-out with their long awaited Network Vision plans), it’s impossible to imagine that AT&T and Verizon will not maintain that infrastructure standing this year. So, we’ll see if the President lives up to his word on this.
After WWII, the US built the best wireline phone service in the world, thanks in large part to returning US veterans. Now, the US has joined the wireless revolution, and intends to build to best wireless communications network in the world. With the US leading the LTE charge worldwide, the new wireless network (combined with WiFi technology to offset use in homes) will transform our lives. It may also provide a way for unemployment to get below 8 percent in time for the election, giving the President a chance to win a second term.
The FCC’s standings on wireless is mixed. It would appear the FCC understands the wireless revolution is at hand, but the speed at which the Government will react will determine whether Government will help or hinder the wireless industry. Recent ruling against AT&T would give the impression of some resistance, but without the full story, there is no way to know for sure. There’s also no information about how Mitt Romney views the future of wireless. I would suspect he would have to be foolish not to see the wireless revolution as a positive.
The fact that the President and I are seeing the same path is encouraging, but I still have criticism for the Commander-in-Chief. “Uh, Mr. President, about that Blackberry you use…”
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