Sprint's Reaction to President Obama's Remarks on the National Wireless Initiative
Today President Obama is in Marquette, Mich. to promote his National Wireless Initiative. He will see a demonstration of a WiMax 4G network run by Northern Michigan University and will meet with small business owners who depend on broadband to get products and services to market.
In the reaction the President's remarks, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president – Government Affairs at Sprint issued the following statement:
“As the first national wireless carrier to offer 4G, Sprint is well positioned to help the President deliver on his goals for extending broadband to more Americans. We’re working closely with small businesses and educational institutions, like the ones the President met with today, to connect them to our networks by more than just a cell phone. Whether it’s through smart meters, digital signs, high-definition cameras, remote sensors, laptops, appliances, e-readers or connected cars, our customers are using wireless to change the way transportation, utilities, healthcare and educational institutions work.
As exciting as this wireless future is, Sprint remains concerned that by not addressing expeditiously the broken special access market, the nation’s broadband economy is put at risk.
We are committed to working with the President, Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission to help our country realize the promise of its bright broadband future.”
