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  • "As we move forward and have more of these [LTE] devices, we want to make sure the database compiles them as well," Mr. Josef said, noting that the industry is also looking beyond the nation's borders.

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  • Brian Josef, vice president for regulatory affairs at CTIA-The Wireless Association, said Monday the industry wanted to "study the issue and come up with an initiative that was going to be effective."

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