A recent study found that fully rural counties with low broadband availability had 34% fewer telemedicine visits compared to fully rural counties that have high levels of broadband availability.
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IIA June/July Newsletter
Selected news, writings, and studies from the months of June and July.
Research Peek of the Week: Most U.S. Households Without a Broadband Connection Live in Rural Areas
About a third of U.S. households don’t currently have a broadband connection, and the vast majority of those live in rural markets.
Research Peek of the Week: Americans Becoming Less Positive About Tech Companies
Four years ago, most Americans viewed tech companies as having a positive impact on the U.S. The share of Americans that hold that view in 2019 has dropped significantly.
Research Peek of the Week: Majority of U.S. Adults Support a Single, National Consumer Data Privacy Policy
A recent study conducted by CivicScience about U.S. consumers’ concerns over online data privacy found that a majority support a single, national policy addressing consumer data privacy.
Are Digital Natives Careless or Cautious With Their Data?
According to a new survey, the assumption that Millennials are not very concerned about online privacy because they grew up with the internet is clearly false.
This is Why Facebook’s $5 billion Fine Doesn’t Mean Your Personal Information Isn’t Still at Risk
In the wake of several recent data breaches by large companies, it’s time to bring privacy to the forefront of tech policy.
IIA Releases White Paper and Survey Examining American Public Opinion on Internet Privacy
IIA released a survey and white paper showing that Millennial Americans — like older generations — are concerned about the privacy of their online information and whether online technology and social media companies are taking the appropriate steps to safeguard the personal information of consumers.
Concerns About Online Data Privacy Span Generations
IIA published a white paper about how Americans view their online privacy, with a focus on Millennials. Check it out!
Research Peek of the Week: 5G Download Speeds up to 2.7 Times Faster Than 4G
A new analysis by Opensignal shows 5G users already experience dramatically higher real-world max download speeds than 4G users in most countries.
Research Peek of the Week: Global 5G Adoption Expected to Take Off After 2021
According to the latest estimates by Ericsson, global 5G smartphone subscriptions are not expected to really take off until 2021/2022. However, after 2021, growth is anticipated to rise rapidly.
IIA statement on FCC’s “Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band for 5G” Report and Order
The Internet Innovation Alliance commends the Federal Communications Commission for taking action today to fuel American leadership in the race to 5G. By holding an overlay auction of the 2.5 GHz EBS spectrum band, valuable mid-band spectrum will be freed for flexible use, helping to ensure American global dominance in next-generation connectivity and accelerating transformative technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT).”