A couple of weeks ago, we asked: Is personal communications technology was recession-proof?

Yesterday, the CEOs of Verizon and T-Mobile took the recession topic to a completely different level. Speaking at the opening day of the CTIA Wireless 2009 conference, the chief executives argued that the wireless industry may not only be recession-proof, but that the wireless industry may also lead the charge for America’s economic recovery.

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg:

“I do not mean to minimize the challenges we face—as an industry or a country—as we try to get our economy going again,” Seidenberg said during his speech. “But wireless innovation has been a foundation of our country’s prosperity for the last 25 years, and I’m confident that this great and vibrant industry will continue to be a leader as we put our economy back on the path to growth.”

While the comments from both CEOs are obviously self-serving for the industry, we think they have merit. What do you think? Comment below.

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