A new report from Parks Associates found that remote healthcare visits increased drastically last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from 15% of broadband households in 2019 to 41% in 2020.
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Creation of Innovation: AI Robot Makes At-Home Recycling More Effective
Unveiled at this year’s CES, Lasso’s recycling robot uses AI machine learning and internal sensors to sort, clean, grind up, and deliver household recyclables to certified manufacturers, ensuring every item that’s recycled in the home actually gets made into a new product.
IIA Statement on FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel being named acting FCC Chairwoman
The Internet Innovation Alliance warmly congratulates Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on being named acting FCC Chair. We look forward to continuing to work closely with her to advance universal broadband and on solving the Homework Gap, among other critical national challenges.
IIA Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
The Internet Innovation Alliance congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration as President and Vice President of the United States of America today.
Research Peek of the Week: Telcos Accelerated Their Green Energy Targets in 2020
Data gathered for Omdia’s Environmental, Social and Governance Service Provider Index reported a growth in the telecom industry’s commitment to green energy last year, with all 15 telcos tracked by the Index announcing green energy measures between 2019 and 2020.
Creation of Innovation: Bluetooth-Enabled Pet Portal for Busy Pet Owners
The myQ Pet Portal is a secure pet door that uses a Bluetooth sensor on a collar to let your furry friend come and go without disrupting those at-home Zoom meetings.
Research Peek of the Week: Education Leaders and Wireless Providers Team up to Get More Than 2.4 Million Students Online During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chiefs for Change, a bipartisan network of education leaders, partnered with America’s wireless industry to help close the digital divide and provide more than 2.4 million students with internet connections needed for remote learning.
Creation of Innovation: AI-enabled Robot Named Moxie Can Help Children Develop Social Skills
The AI-enabled robot, named Moxie, is a friendly pal for kids, encouraging them to read, draw, and engage with their family and peers.
Research Peek of the Week: FCC Study Highlights Impact Rural Broadband Has on U.S. Farm Productivity and Cost Savings
A new FCC study on the impacts of rural broadband on U.S. farming productivity found that a county’s increased broadband service has a “statistically significant” effect on higher crop yields and lower costs for fertilizer, fuel, and seed.
Creation of Innovation: Autonomous Cars Linked to 5G Networks Distribute KFC to Customers in China
In China, the popular fried chicken franchise KFC launched an innovative new way to deliver orders door-to-door using autonomous vehicles linked to 5G networks.
Research Peek of the Week: Primary Focus for Telehealth Concerns Is Lack of Patients’ Access to Connected Devices
A recent year-long survey from HIMSS Market and Spectrum Enterprise found a shift in telehealth concerns from healthcare providers – from concern about a lack of reimbursement policies and patient awareness to concern about patients’ lack of connected devices.
Creation of Innovation: AI-Enabled Vertical Farming Could Reshape Global Capacity for Fresh Produce
Agtech startup Plenty is turning the traditional idea of “flat farming” on its head and pioneering a future for vertical farming – an indoor farming technique with the potential to yield more crops all while using less resources and land space.