Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH-05) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA-09) launched the bipartisan Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus. The new caucus will provide a much-needed forum for legislators to learn about Wi-Fi related issues affecting their constituents and to consider appropriate policy solutions. WifiForward released the following statement:

“Wi-Fi is an incredible success story; consumers depend on it, it is critical to modern businesses and, in fact, it carries the majority of internet traffic. From schools and libraries to government agencies and small businesses, fast, reliable Wi-Fi is key to making our lives run. But Wi-Fi needs our support to flourish and continue to add billions – over $525 billion in 2017 alone – to our economy. Policymakers play an important role in enabling Wi-Fi use and promoting investment and growth through common-sense proposals. Gigabit Wi-Fi and the 5G experience is closer and more achievable than ever before—we just need the unlicensed spectrum to support it. WifiForward applauds Representative Latta and Representative McNerney for their leadership and looks forward to engaging with the caucus in the future.”