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Recent Contributions from IIA

Research Peek of the Week: 93% of U.S. Adults Are Now Online

A recent study by Pew Research found that 93% of U.S. adults use the internet regularly. Adults over the age of 65 are the most common demographic to have not yet adopted the internet.

April 14, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Majority of Americans Believe Internet Companies Should Contribute to Provide Broadband Access

According to a recent study by Recon Analytics, a majority of Americans want companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon to subsidize broadband access for low-income Americans.

April 7, 2021

Kim Keenan Vlog: Everyone Deserves to be Part of the Internet Community

Now, more than ever, broadband is integral to every American family.

April 5, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Smart Keyboard Helps People With Disabilities Utilize Devices

The world’s first smart multifunctional keyboard allows people with severe motor disabilities to easily use their computer, smartphone or tablet. With a blink of an eye, Key-X can be used by almost anyone with severe motor disabilities.

April 2, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Seniors’ Connected Technology Adoption Increases During COVID-19 Pandemic

A recent study by Parks Associates found that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in seniors becoming increasingly likely to utilize broadband-connected technology, defying the myth that this age group shies away from new technology.

March 31, 2021

IIA Statement on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

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The Internet Innovation Alliance applauds President Joe Biden for recognizing the indispensable role that broadband now plays in nearly every area of life, but is concerned by key internet-related components of his infrastructure plan.

March 31, 2021

Kim on the Digital Divide | Kim Keenan IIA Vlog #1

March 26, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Translating Headphones Remove Language Barriers

Ambassador headphones can quickly translate live speech to twenty different languages creating a must-have technology for travelers and international businesses.

March 25, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Americans’ Views of Big Tech Worsen

Americans’ views of Big Tech have become significantly more negative over the past 18 months, resulting in a larger percentage of Americans who think government should increase its regulation of these companies.

March 24, 2021

Creation of Innovation: Smart Hearing Aids Use AI to Enhance Sounds in Noisy Settings

During the pandemic, face masks have created additional barriers for the hearing impaired as they block sound and prevent people from reading lips. Starkey has created a new AI-enabled hearing aid to amplify sound, even in the most challenging listening environments.

March 19, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: A Quarter of U.S. Broadband Households Likely to Upgrade Internet Service

New data released by Parks Associates revealed that nearly a quarter of U.S. broadband households in Q3 2020 reported they planned to upgrade their internet speed over the next six months.

March 18, 2021

IIA’s Bruce Mehlman Discusses Universal Broadband on Gigi Sohn’s “Tech on the Rocks” Podcast

On Gigi Sohn’s recent “Tech on the Rocks” podcast, IIA’s Bruce Mehlman discussed what it would take to achieve universal broadband, and whether bipartisan agreement is possible around long-term solutions for broadband availability and affordability.

March 11, 2021

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