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.
IIA Event
IIA hosted the “Internet Privacy and Net Neutrality: Make Tech Policy Bipartisan Again” event on March 5, 2019.
Kim Keenan on the Need to Increase Diversity in Tech
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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.
Research Peek of the Week: Almost Three Quarters of US Households Will Have a Connected Car by 2023
By 2023, the share of US households with a connected car is anticipated to reach 73%.
Research Peek of the Week: Over 400 Million Projected 5G Connections in North America by 2025
The global wireless industry is moving toward commercial 5G services faster than anticipated.
America’s Wireless Strategy: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Nationalizing 5G is NOT the way to beat China to the 5G finish line. Capitalism has advantages, and our track record proves that our 5G strategy is not broken.
Research Peek of the Week: Accessing the Internet Via PC is Most Popular Among 35-49 Year-Olds
A recent survey shows the weekly time spent by the U.S. population accessing the internet via computer as of the 1st quarter of 2018, by age group.