IIA released the following statement supporting the FCC’s vote to modernize its rules governing siting of wireless infrastructure deployments.
Press Releases
IIA Statement on the FCC’s New Plan to Advance 5G Deployment in the U.S.
IIA issued the following statement welcoming FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s announcement that the agency will initiate further action to speed the deployment of small cell technology and help facilitate next-generation high-speed mobile broadband service around the nation.
IIA Statement on Trump Administration Clearing the Path for 5G
IIA applauds the proposal in President Trump’s infrastructure plan to amend current law to advance deployments of small cell equipment as the nation moves towards the adoption of next-generation 5G mobile broadband technology.
IIA Statement Broadens Conversation on Consumer Internet Protections to Include Privacy
The Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) issued the following statement in response to the Internet Association’s (IA) letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer calling for lawmakers to codify open internet rules with a bipartisan bill.
IIA Statement on the FCC’s Establishment of an Office of Economics and Analytics
IIA supports today’s FCC action that spotlights the importance of data in crafting fact-based decision-making for our nation’s communications marketplace.
IIA Statement on Reports that the Trump Administration is Considering a Nationalized 5G Network
To promote innovation and investment in the broadband future and to maintain American global leadership in telecommunications, the way forward is through encouraging the private sector, not government control of networks.
IIA Statement on AT&T Net Neutrality Ad Calling for Internet Bill of Rights for Consumers
We hope Congress will act swiftly, and on a bipartisan basis, to finally settle the net neutrality debate by adopting a 21st Century ‘Consumer Internet Protection Act’ that will guarantee in law the necessary and comprehensive safeguards to protect all Americans and their online activities.
IIA Welcomes Kim Keenan to Leadership Team
Keenan will contribute a wealth of expertise and experience in tech and telecom policy.
IIA Statement Encouraging a Bipartisan Legislative Solution for Open Internet Protections
The Internet Innovation Alliance released the statement below responding to Senator Markey’s press conference about his CRA to reverse the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order.
IIA Statement Thanking IIA Co-Chair Jamal Simmons for His Years of Service
Jamal Simmons is leaving the Internet Innovation Alliance for a new digital media opportunity. He served as an organization co-chair for 6 years. As co-chair, Jamal was focused on IIA goals to expand broadband access for students, entrepreneurs and consumers. His co-chairs and the IIA staff thank Jamal for his valuable contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors!
IIA Statement on President Trump Signing Tax Bill
“Congress and the President have delivered a victory for our country today by enacting comprehensive tax legislation to promote America’s competitiveness in the global economy.”
IIA Statement on FCC’s “Restoring Internet Freedom” Vote
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) successfully repealed the heavy-handed, utility-style regulations levied on broadband in 2015. We congratulate the agency for returning the nation’s governance of high-speed broadband back to a framework—originally initiated by the Clinton Administration—that promotes investment, innovation and economic growth.