NEWS RELEASECommittee on Energy and Commerce
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For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Contact: Jodi Seth or Carrie Annand, 202-225-5735
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Dingell on Verizon Open Access Announcement
Washington, D.C. – Rep. John D. Dingell (D-MI), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, made the following statement today in response to an announcement made by Verizon Wireless that it will provide customers the option to use, on its nationwide wireless network, wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company:
“I am pleased to hear Verizon Wireless’s announcement. While we do not yet have all the details, the company’s decision appears to be a step forward for consumers. I’d like to see additional carriers listen to their customers and offer a more open platform.”
On July 11, 2007, the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing on wireless innovation and consumer protection, addressing the issue of open access. Please visit http://energycommerce.house.gov to view testimony or the webcast from the hearing.
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