Wi-Fi is critical to almost everything we do today, and the need for fast, reliable connectivity has never been greater. As schools, healthcare providers, stadiums, manufacturers and businesses increasingly rely on dense networking structures, the demand for Wi-Fi has surged –and more unlicensed spectrum is needed to keep up. Read More “BLOG: New Report Demonstrates Critical Need for Additional Unlicensed Spectrum to Meet Growing Demand for Enterprise Wi-Fi “

Washington, D.C.— WifiForward released the following statement today in response to the mobile carriers’ newest report, which attempts to reallocate the 6 GHz, lower 7 GHz and 4 GHz bands for licensed use:

“Following the 6^th anniversary of President Trump’s landmark decision to unlock the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, it should be no surprise that Big Cellular releases a sham report calling on the Administration to claw that spectrum back for Big Cellular’s self-serving exclusive, licensed use. Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Statement on Big Cellular’s Latest Report Attempting to Take Spectrum Away from the American People”

Following the 6th anniversary of President Trump’s landmark decision to unlock the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, building on that progress is crucial to accelerate American growth, innovation 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report from ABI Research – a leading global technology advisory firm – highlights a sharp increase in demand for Wi-Fi technologies in business environments and the need to protect and expand the unlicensed spectrum on which Wi-Fi relies.  Today’s report builds upon ABI’s 2024 report on Wi-Fi demand in residential markets which similarly demonstrated robust and expanding demand for Wi-Fi devices and unlicensed spectrum. From advanced manufacturing and healthcare to critical infrastructure and small business operations, Wi-Fi carries the vast majority of enterprise data traffic and underpins mission-critical applications as the backbone of the digital economy.  Read More “PRESS RELEASE: New Report Sounds the Alarm: Wi-Fi Demand is Surging – Without Protection and Expansion of Unlicensed Spectrum, U.S. Wireless Connectivity At Risk”

On April 23, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under President Trump’s leadership voted unanimously to allocate spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use to account for the rising demand of Wi-Fi.   Read More “BLOG: Six Years Later, 6 GHz for Unlicensed Use is Still a Win for Americans”

Read More “STATEMENT: WifiForward Statement on Mobile Carriers’ Latest Attempt to Take Spectrum Away from the American People”

The upcoming 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) will assert a big influence on how spectrum is used, and Congress is proving eager to make its views known in favor of spectrum policies that will advance U.S. consumers’ interests here at home and U.S. industry’s interests abroad. What’s top of mind? Wi-Fi. Read More “BLOG: Congressional Assessment of WRC-27: Spectrum for Wi-Fi is Front and Center”

Washington, D.C. – Today, WifiForward released the following statement on Adam Cassady’s nomination 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 Nomination to Serve as Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy”

Read More “BLOG: We All Rely on Wi-Fi: A Connectivity Showcase”

Washington, DC — Last night, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to celebrate the re-launch of the bipartisan, bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus and highlight the critical role Wi-Fi plays in powering American innovation, economic growth, and connectivity.  Read More “ICYMI: WifiForward Hosts Connectivity Showcase with Bipartisan Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus Co-Chairs and Industry Executives”