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).”
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Research Peek of the Week: Small Share of U.S. Adult Twitter Users Responsible for a Majority of All Tweets
Among U.S. adults, the most prolific Twitter users — those in the top 10% by volume of tweets — make up an 80% share of total tweets created.
Data Privacy Rules Should Create Consistency, Not Chaos
A single, strong national data privacy standard would provide clear rules for companies to follow while fostering consumer understanding of the privacy assurances that have been extended to them.
Research Peek of the Week: Consumers Willing to Pay for Multiple Subscription Services if Value is Perceived
New research by Parks Associates suggests consumers are not only willing to pay for an OTT subscription, they are willing to pay for multiple OTT service subscriptions — even premium-priced services — if value is perceived.
Research Peek of the Week: Positive Momentum in U.S. Broadband Investment Since 2017
Preliminary data show that U.S. broadband capital investment continues to see positive momentum since 2017 when the FCC signaled a return to a pro-innovation regulatory broadband framework.
Gottheimer, Others Want a Compromise on Net Neutrality. We Think That’s a good thing, Group Says
It’s entirely possible for Congress to enact a net neutrality bill this year, but there is little time to spare. Posturing should give way to negotiating. That’s the only way that both sides of the aisle and both sides of Capitol Hill will be able to point to a real accomplishment: putting core open internet provisions in statute law.
5G Race, Education Could Get Boost From Educational Broadband Auctions
Bloomberg Government recently published an op-ed from IIA Honorary Chairman Rick Boucher on how the EBS spectrum can help ensure America wins the global race to 5G.
Research Peek of the Week: AR/VR Market Expected to Expand Drastically in the Coming Years
In 2019, it’s forecasted that the market size worldwide for AR/VR will be $16.8 billion, with forecasts for 2023 reaching $160 billion.
Research Peek of the Week: Broadband Reduces Unemployment, Especially in Rural Areas
A recent study found that access to high-speed broadband can significantly reduce unemployment rates, especially in rural areas.
WCA Tells FCC “No Further Delay Is Warranted” in 2.5 GHz EBS Band Proceeding
It’s time to make 2.5 GHz spectrum available to aid the race to 5G and to help close the Homework Gap.
Research Peek of the Week: Many U.S. Adults Plan to Use Facebook Less Over Privacy Concerns
In a 2018 survey of U.S. adults, almost a third of respondents stated that they were planning on using Facebook much less in the future due to concerns over privacy.
Research Peek of the Week: Market Share of Mapping and Navigation Apps Expected to Rise
Between 2017 and 2025, mapping and navigation applications are anticipated to grow from 28% to 35% of market share in North America.