Wireless Innovation and 
Investment Notice of Inquiry
FCC Agenda Meeting
August 27, 2009
Why Focus on 
Wireless Innovation Now?
• Innovation in wireless can substantially 
contribute toward economic recovery and 
growth
• FCC policies have a significant impact on 
wireless deployment
• Time to step back and analyze . . .  
Innovative Uses of Wireless 
Services
• Innovative solutions to real-world 
problems, with focus on four key sectors:
– Health care
– Energy
– Education
– Public Safety
Understanding Wireless Innovation 
and Investment Generally
• Metrics and data sources
• Comparing U.S. with other countries
• High-level trends
Spectrum Availability and Use
• Making spectrum available for new uses
• Enhancing spectrum access models
• Developing new interference 
management approaches
• Facilitating band sharing and efficient 
use of spectrum
Technologies and Business Models
• Network infrastructure
• Devices
• Applications
• Business models and practices
• Experimentation