Recent analysis has found that subsidizing broadband deployment to unserved areas is the most effective way to increase broadband adoption.
Careful Fund Allocation Will Bridge Digital Divide
Achieving universal broadband by equipping every American with the transformative power of digital tools, social networks and online platforms would be a milestone accomplishment, but simply appropriating funding does not guarantee success
IIA Brings Together Social Justice Leaders
Participants in the “Connected Roundtable” reached consensus on three cornerstones of a solution to help low-income families cover internet costs beyond the pandemic
VIDEO: Combatting Systemic Inequality by Closing the Digital Divide
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Creation of Innovation: Port Authorities Introduce 5G Networks To Increase Efficiencies
Zeebrugge and the Port of Seattle recently added 5G networks within their terminals in an effort to increase port performance.
Research Peek of the Week: Entry-Level Broadband Continues to Become More Affordable
USTelecom analyzed pricing trends for broadband service and speeds and found that entry-level broadband prices decreased 9.1% in the past year.
Symmetrical Broadband Speeds Aren’t the Answer to Closing the Digital Divide
With limited funds to achieve universal broadband, the U.S. needs a combination of solutions responsive to local needs that can be cost-effectively deployed. Closing the gap between the digital haves and have-nots depends on it.
Creation of Innovation: 5G Impact Challenge Provides Small Businesses New Ways to Use 5G
The 5G Impact Challenge offered small businesses in New Jersey the opportunity to utilize 5G technology like never before.
Permanent Broadband Benefit Program Will Be Key to Closing the Digital Divide
Funding the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program was a necessary step to help our country through these trying times by connecting struggling households with critical resources, but a permanent broadband benefit program will be key to closing the digital divide.
Slow broadband adoption needs a real-time solution
The public and private sectors must work together to ensure that all three parts of the digital divide — availability, affordability and adoption — are addressed. Everyone’s help is needed to give disconnected Americans the help they need.
Creation of Innovation: 5G Sensors Used by Farmers to Track Cow Births
5G sensor technology is increasing in popularity within the agriculture industry. Emerging tech MooCall tracks the calving process and alerts farmers in real-time of the upcoming birth.
Research Peek of the Week: New Analysis Shows Surprising Small Cell Growth in the U.S.
New Altman Solon analysis shows a surprising migration to the suburbs for small cell development. Despite large increases in development, regulatory challenges continue to limit the growth of small cell deployment in certain areas.
Careful Fund Allocation Will Bridge Digital Divide
Federal monies should pave the most efficient path to universal broadband
IIA Statement on “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy”
IIA supports the executive order’s aim of protecting consumers and promoting competition in the American economy. We do hope, however, that the Biden Administration recognizes the highly-competitive nature of the U.S. broadband industry, which has resulted in our nation having some of the fastest, most resilient networks in the world.
Creation of Innovation: MLB Livestreams Home Run Derby with 5G Helmet Cameras
This year’s MLB home Run Derby will feature 5G-enabled helmet cameras giving fans the chance to experience the event through the eyes of the hitter.