Freedom Technologies, Inc.

Established in 1992, Freedom Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is a research and consulting firm with unparalleled policy and public affairs experience at the crossroads of government and the private sector. Principals at the firm claim decades of experience at high levels of government, industry, law practice and journalism.

FTI has provided strategic, regulatory, and transactional advice to a diverse client base on issues involving radio spectrum, telecommunications, the internet, and the digital television transition. Established companies, new technology start-ups, and multinational and national agencies, all rely on FTI's internationally recognized experts and their track record of success. FTI also features a unique combination of seasoned public affairs professionals who can support media and public affairs campaigns with in-depth knowledge of communications technology and public policy.

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FTI President Janice Obuchowski discussed the President's Search for 500 MHz initiative and its underlying policy drivers at the Federalist Society's 2011 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, DC. The powerpoint accompanying her discussion entitled "The Future of Spectrum Policy" can be downloaded here .

John Alden traveled to Armenia City, Colombia to attend and present at the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector's 11th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR11) & 4th Global Industry Leaders' Forum (GILF). John led a panel discussion on the economic valuation of spectrum Download his presentation slidedeck here.

John Alden briefed African telecommunication regulators at the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector's Regional Seminar on Costs and Tariffs and Meeting of Study Group 3 Regional Group for Africa in Gaborone, Botswana. He discussed policy challenges in determining how to utilize digital dividend spectrum from administration's digital television transition. Download his presentation slidedeck here. John conducted a second briefing exploring market-based spectrum management approaches for regulators to consider when valuing spectrum. Download his presentation slidedeck for more information.