As the demand for broadband grows, telecom providers are making significant investments to expand fiber access in 2021.
President Biden, Make Sure Women Have the Internet
From education, to employment, to healthcare, to everyday tasks, women need broadband technology, writes IIA Co-Chair Kim Keenan in a piece for ESSENCE.
Reform the US low-income broadband program by rebuilding Lifeline
It’s time to rebuild the Lifeline Program to ensure it reaches America’s neediest, urges Congressman Rick Boucher, IIA Honorary Chair, in an article for TechCrunch.
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Broadband Funds Should Connect the Unserved, Then Upgrade the Underserved
Taxpayer dollars allocated for broadband infrastructure should first bring high-speed connections to households without at least 25/3 speeds. After unserved areas are connected, any remaining federal funds could be used to upgrade networks in underserved areas.
Creation of Innovation: Quantum Sensors Emerge as Precise Technology to Enhance Everyday Life
Quantum sensors can create the ability for autonomous vehicles to see around corners, create warning systems for environmental disturbances, and more.
Research Peek of the Week: The United States Leads the EU in Broadband Deployment, Adoption, and Investment
According to a recent report, the United States is outpacing the European Union in broadband adoption and investment. U.S. broadband companies invest more money than EU counterparts, which is reducing costs and increasing usage.
WEBINAR: Building America on Broadband: A Chat with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Bruce Mehlman discuss ideas about building America on broadband and tackling the three main contributors to the digital divide – availability, affordability, and adoption.
Creation of Innovation: Digital Medicine Grows in Popularity During the Pandemic
COVID-19 highlighted the importance of digital medicine such as therapeutic and digital diagnostic applications. These technologies can help alert doctors of potential health risks and more.
President Biden, Make Sure Women Have the Internet
From education, to employment, to healthcare, to everyday tasks, women need broadband technology.
Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Adults Trust Companies for At-Home Internet Service Over Government-Run Service
Recent findings from Morning Consult highlight the strong favorability of private companies for broadband service over local government services.
Creation of Innovation: Spatial Computing Can Connect the Digital and Physical World
Spatial computing digitizes physical objects to combine the digital and physical world. This technology can increase efficiencies across many industries.
Research Peek of the Week: Americans Spending More Time Streaming Online Content During the Pandemic
A recent study from Verizon highlights a remarkable increase in streaming content and video conferencing during the pandemic.
Reform the US low-income broadband program by rebuilding Lifeline
America’s Lifeline program has fallen far short of achieving its potential as the Federal Communications Commission has attempted to convert it to a broadband-centric program.
Creation of Innovation: Digital Patients Could Enable Faster Clinical Trials
Advances in computer-based diagnostics could help reduce the development timeline and costs of clinical trials by using digital simulations.