It may be obvious that you need Wi-Fi to do your job – whether you’re working in an office, from home, in a coffee shop, or at your small business. But Wi-Fi doesn’t just allow millions of Americans to do their jobs; Wi-Fi is creating millions of jobs year after year – and that job creation is only expected to grow.

A new study conducted by Telecom Advisory Services examines direct and indirect employment opportunities Wi-Fi is driving in the United States, building upon a 2024 analysis of Wi-Fi’s overall economic contributions. New findings include:

• Wi-Fi generated more than 7 million American jobs in 2023 alone.
• Wi-Fi is projected to create more than 13 million U.S. jobs by 2027 and approximately 21 million jobs by 2032.
• Even though the FCC only opened it for unlicensed use five years ago, the 6 GHz has already supported 2 million jobs in 2023 and is projected to reach nearly 8 million jobs by 2027 and more than 13.5 million jobs by 2032.

These Wi-Fi jobs numbers substantially outweigh jobs created by growth in other wireless platforms, including cellular technologies, because Wi-Fi is so prevalent in American homes and businesses.

When the FCC voted unanimously to allocate spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, it set the stage for Wi-Fi to unlock trillions in economic value and secure American leadership in innovation. This FCC decision can be considered an unmitigated success for American consumers and businesses—allowing Wi-Fi networks to meet demand, deliver high speeds, lower latencies, and increase reliability, all while creating jobs and powering the U.S. economy.

The new report findings underscore the need to build upon America’s track record of success in powering Wi-Fi technologies. Demand for Wi-Fi is skyrocketing, with no signs of slowing down. Allocating additional mid-band spectrum to Wi-Fi, including in the 7 GHz band, will not only allow the United States to keep up with this growing consumer demand, but, as the new analysis clearly shows, it will create millions of jobs and bolster our economy for years to come. Policymakers should look at the facts and consider the tremendous value of Wi-Fi when making critical spectrum decisions.

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