IIA applauds the bill’s inclusion of funds to close the digital divide, so the benefits of broadband can reach all Americans as quickly as possible.
Press Releases
IIA Statement on Nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chairwoman and Gigi Sohn as FCC Commissioner
The Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) warmly congratulates Jessica Rosenworcel on her nomination as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, and welcomes and congratulates Gigi Sohn for being named the newest FCC Commissioner.
IIA Statement on “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy”
IIA supports the executive order’s aim of protecting consumers and promoting competition in the American economy. We do hope, however, that the Biden Administration recognizes the highly-competitive nature of the U.S. broadband industry, which has resulted in our nation having some of the fastest, most resilient networks in the world.
IIA Launches Connected Roundtable, Social Justice Leaders Reach Consensus on 3 Key Aspects of Broadband Affordability Solution
All agree that a permanent, broadband-specific subsidy is needed.
IIA Statement on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
The Internet Innovation Alliance applauds President Joe Biden for recognizing the indispensable role that broadband now plays in nearly every area of life, but is concerned by key internet-related components of his infrastructure plan.
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.
IIA Statement on Senate Vote to Confirm Nathan Simington to the FCC
The Internet Innovation Alliance congratulates Nathan Simington on his Senate confirmation to the Federal Communications Commission. We look forward to working with Commissioner Simington on current issues, together seeking to improve the internet ecosystem for all Americans.
POLL: 9 Out of 10 US Voters Support Congress Using Federal Funds to Bring Broadband to All, and 62% Want Congress to Act “Immediately” to Close the Digital Divide
Workers’ and students’ needs for high-speed internet viewed as most critical reasons to push toward universal broadband amidst the pandemic, according to IIA-Morning Consult survey
IIA Statement on FCC Open Meeting Item, Improving Broadband Data and Maps
Accurate broadband availability maps are foundational for efforts to close the digital divide. A detailed account of where broadband internet is available today would ensure the best use of taxpayer dollars to deploy high-speed internet infrastructure everywhere.
IIA Statement on the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Bipartisan Staff Draft of a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Bill
The Internet Innovation Alliance applauds the House Energy & Commerce Committee staff for digging-in on the important issue of privacy in a serious, bipartisan fashion. Comprehensive, preemptive federal privacy legislation is a critical priority for consumers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
IIA Files Comments in FCC’s 706 Proceeding Examining Broadband Deployment
Today, the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) filed comments in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Fifteenth Broadband Deployment Report proceeding under Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act. IIA states that “the underlying trends in broadband deployment are overwhelmingly positive” while noting the gaps that remain and the urgency of addressing them.