Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Broadband Usage Surges During COVID–19

May 6, 2020

With millions of Americans staying home to help fight the spread of coronavirus, broadband usage has surged. According to a report by OpenVault, the average monthly data consumed by U.S. broadband customers in the first quarter of 2020 reached almost 403 GB, up 47% from the 2019 first-quarter average of about 274 GB. Median monthly usage saw even sharper increases, up nearly 60% from Q1 of 2019.

Source: OpenVault

Research Peek of the Week: Planned FTTH Passings More than Doubled in 2021, Will Double Again by 2022

According to MoffettNathanson senior analyst Craig Moffett, planned fiber to the home passings more than doubled in 2021 to 4.2 million from 1.9 million in 2020. What’s more,…

September 30, 2022

Creation of Innovation: Flying COWs to Deliver 5G to Rural Locations

A drone-based 5G cell site was recently tested over a remote rural field in Missouri. The device is called a flying cell on wings, or Flying COW. It’s…

June 15, 2022

IIA Files Comments with the NTIA on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation

We appreciate the opportunity to offer input on the design and implementation of the programs through which NTIA will distribute more than $48 billion in broadband infrastructure funding. The simple goal is to connect every American regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.

February 4, 2022

Research Peek of the Week: Study Finds Rural Consumers Are Adopting Faster Broadband Speeds

A recent study by The Rural Broadband Association found that access to faster internet speed and the likelihood of adopting has increased year-over-year.

December 22, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Half of Workers Say They Would Quit If Hybrid Remote Work Isn’t an Option

In a new survey of U.K. workers and HR managers commissioned by Microsoft, 51% of respondents said they would consider quitting if the current mix of remote and in-office work is not an option given by their employers.

December 15, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: Over 60% of Global Population Uses the Internet

According to the UN’s International Telecommunications Union, 63% of the global population uses the internet. That’s up from 54% in 2019.

December 3, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: 5G Fixed Wireless Access Technology Can Connect Nearly Half of Rural American Households to Broadband

A recent study by CTIA highlights the importance of 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) in narrowing the digital divide. The technology is capable of bringing high speed internet to 8.4 million households in need.

November 18, 2021

September 20, 2021

Research Peek of the Week: New Report Highlights the Dangers of Internet Shutdowns

A new report highlights the dangers during government-issued internet shutdowns.

September 3, 2021

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