April 25, 2006

The mobile phone industry today launched an ad campaign through its consumer advocacy arm to draw policy-makers’ attention to state imposition of new taxes and regulations.

The ad was produced and placed by MyWireless.org, an affiliate of cell phone association CTIA.

The ad hits the Washington, D.C., media outlets at a time the Federal Communications Commission and Congress are considering proposals to further pre-empt state oversight of mobile phone service.

The mobile phone industry claims state-by-state regulation and taxation is inconsistent with the nationwide framework of wireless service.

Source: RCR