CEA Commends the House Passage of Telecom Reform Legislation.ARLINGTON, Va. -- The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) (R)) Vice President of Government Affairs Michael Petricone regarding the U.S. House of Representative's passage of H.R. 5252, the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006: "CEA applauds the passage of this telecommunication telecommunication Communication between parties at a distance from one another. Modern telecommunication systems—capable of transmitting telephone, fax, data, radio, or television signals—can transmit large volumes of information over long distances. reform legislation. Passed by an overwhelming vote of 321-101, this legislation will pave PAVE Cardiology A clinical trial–Post AV Node Ablation Evaluation the way for more consumer choice in video services. This bill establishes a nationwide franchise process and removes unnecessary regulatory barriers for telecommunications companies See telecom company. to enter the video services marketplace. Society will benefit from more competition and real choices in broadband. "Americans have been introduced to the world of Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP)-enabled video networks. To realize the networks' full potential, consumers must be able to choose from the exciting array of innovative new devices being developed by consumer electronics manufacturers. We are pleased this legislation includes language that secures this attachment ability. "Again, we applaud the House for its diligent dil·i·gent adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. See Synonyms at busy. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d work in getting this important legislation passed. We look forward to working with the Senate as they evaluate this issue. CEA is dedicated to working with all parties to promote competition and ensure the fundamentals of the Internet remain intact." About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
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-- The 10th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 21-24, 2006, Southampton, Bermuda
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July 24-28, 2006, Coronado, CA
-- CEA Industry Forum
October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA
-- 2007 International CES
January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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