Nov 4, 2021 4 factors that could impact investments in wireless infrastructureBy Kristen Beckman Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai described the current federal support for infrastructure builds as ‘unprecedented,’ during a panel at Connect (X) in Orlando. The massive infrastructure bill awaiting Events, WIA Blog
Jul 12, 2021 Flexibility needed to fund infrastructure bills, Adelstein testifiesBy Tracy Ford Congress should give itself flexibility to bring broadband services to more people, much like then-Vice President Joe Biden told the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to give itself “freaking flexibility” in its 2009 plan to bring WIA Blog
May 21, 2021 Closing the Gap on the Digital DivideBy Tracy Ford The digital divide has been a problem in the United States for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for connectivity for telehealth, working remotely and being schooled at WIA Blog
Apr 21, 2021 WIA CEO Adelstein Urges Congress to Ensure Broadband Legislation is Technology Neutral Congress and the Biden administration are currently deliberating on an historic and comprehensive infrastructure plan that could invest an unprecedented $100 billion in broadband deployment. WIA and its members share WIA Blog
Mar 30, 2021 COVID Spotlight Could Lead to Continued Policy Focus on Solving Digital Divide The digital divide is not a new challenge, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a bright light not only on the disparities of coverage in rural areas but also on WIA Blog
Mar 22, 2021 Broadband Funding Targeted in COVID-19 Relief Plan The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) passed the House of Representatives and was signed by President Biden March 11. The Act included provisions related to broadband WIA Blog