Recent studies by the Pew Research Center show that as U.S. students become increasingly reliant on internet connectivity to complete their homework, a significant portion without access to the internet are getting left behind, particularly those from low-income households.
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IIA Files Comments with the FCC on the Investment Impact of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order
We warmly welcomed the Commission’s decision to adopt the Restoring Internet Freedom Order and have followed its impact in the marketplace. Our comments reiterate our opposition to “utility-style regulation of the Internet” and focus on the Order’s positive impact on investment in broadband networks.
Creation of Innovation: New Website Tracks What’s “InStok” at Nearby Stores
After hearing news that many stores were having difficulty keeping their shelves stocked in the wake of COVID-19, two University of Texas computer science students created a website that tracks inventory and shows what items are in stock at nearby stores.
Research Peek of the Week: Less Broadband Internet Access Limits Benefits of Telemedicine in Rural America
A recent study highlighted how less access to broadband in rural areas limits the feasibility of telemedicine applications.
How COVID-19 Is A Study In Why We Need Broadband For All
Realizing the measures necessary to stop the coronavirus has made IIA Co-Chair Kim Keenan even more resolved to get the word out that everyone needs access to broadband, regardless of where they live, how much money they have or the color of their skin.
Creation of Innovation: Telehealth Delivers Life-Saving Solutions in Times of Crisis
During the 2014-2016 West African Ebola crisis, those that contracted the disease and were placed in mandatory isolation faced a unique set of challenges. University of Virginia Health System used telehealth communications to allow patients to communicate with healthcare providers, family, and service providers without the risk of spreading infection, saving time and lives.
Research Peek of the Week: Telecom Technologies Can Foster Public Health Resilience During a Crisis
The utilization of telecom technologies, combined with strong partnerships between public and private entities, is critical to fostering public health resilience within communities, particularly in the face of crises.
Why Larry Irving Is The OG Blerd Who Forever Changed The Internet For Us All
We need Black professionals and students to carry on Irving’s legacy of grappling with the tech industry’s lack of diversity, discrimination-by-algorithm and mishandling of personal data.
Creation of Innovation: Precision Agriculture with Robo-Tractors
Autonomous tractors and other agricultural tools are advancing the industry by dispensing seeds, weeding, and paving the way for new sustainable farming practices.
Research Peek of the Week: 5G Network Deployment will Create Millions of U.S. Jobs
A recent report found that 5G network deployment will create 8.5 million jobs between 2019-2025.
Creation of Innovation: Indoor Solar Cells for Smart Devices
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden are revolutionizing smart connected indoor devices by developing a new type of power source not dependent on batteries or grid connection.
Research Peek of the Week: Netflix Reigns King…for Now
A study from Hub Entertainment Research found that while streaming services like Netflix continue to be indispensable among U.S. entertainment consumers ages 16-74, competition among these services is also on the rise with the launch of new online streaming services like Disney+.