Every few years, and when competition gets tough, the three Big Cellular companies predictably decide to dust off the same old messaging playbook, falsely claiming that they need more spectrum for licensed use immediately in order to implement a new technology or to upgrade networks to their self-proclaimed must-have “next generation” of wireless. If they don’t get it, they claim over and over again that America will lose in a race against China.
Read More “BLOG: Big Cellular’s Spectrum Mad Libs: Same Playbook, Different Day”
When FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced this January that the Commission would vote to unleash even more unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band, he called it a win for “American innovation and leadership.” New data from Ookla shows he’s right — and further validates the previous action by the Trump Administration on the 6 GHz band by showing exactly the kind of consumer benefit and economic growth this Administration has prioritized.
Read More “BLOG: American Leadership Wins: Ookla Shows Wi-Fi 7 Powered by 6 GHz is Unleashing American Innovation”
Washington, D.C.- Today, WifiForward released the following statement after President Trump nominated Severs to serve a five-year term as a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on her Nomination to Serve as FCC Commissioner”
Washington, D.C.- Today, WifiForward released the following statement on Adam Cassady’s Senate confirmation to serve as Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy at the U.S. Department of State: Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Congratulates Adam Cassady on his Senate Confirmation to Serve as Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy”
Washington, D.C.- WifiForward released the following statement today after the introduction of the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act in the U.S. Senate:
Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Commends Senate Bill to Advocate for Unlicensed Wi-Fi on a Global Stage”
Washington, D.C.- WifiForward released the following statement today in response to the FCC’s decision to launch rule making on direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity:
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For years, wireless policymakers have debated a familiar question: How much spectrum will America need to support future demand?
For years, the answers have generally followed a predictable pattern. More people connect. More devices come online. Traffic grows. Networks expand. Capacity increases. Demand rises. And 90% of that wireless traffic travels over WiFi –not cellular networks.
Read More “BLOG: AI Isn’t Just Adding Traffic. It May Be Rewriting the Wireless Demand Curve”
Wi-Fi powers nearly every part of modern life, from working and learning at home to connecting fans in packed stadiums and streaming major sporting events worldwide. As demand for connectivity continues to grow, ensuring fast, reliable Wi-Fi is available has never been more important.
Read More “BLOG: Policymakers and Industry Leaders Celebrate World Wi‑Fi Day Highlighting Wi‑Fi’s Role in Major Sporting Events”
Attendees Saw Firsthand How Wi-Fi Connectivity Powers Soccer, Stadiums, and Streaming Services
Washington, DC — This week, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to celebrate World Wi-Fi Day and highlight how Wi-Fi powers global sporting events, from supporting packed stadiums to high-demand streaming at a large scale. Read More “ICYMI: Policymakers and Industry Leaders Celebrate World Wi-Fi Day with Hands-On Demonstrations”
Washington, D.C. – Today, WifiForward released the following statement regarding the introduction of the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act:
Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Applauds Introduction of the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act “
