What does the future of connectivity look like in the U.S. and across the globe? On Tuesday, February 9, the FierceWireless Fierce Wi-Fi Summit kicked off with its initial session titled “What’s Next for Wi-Fi? From Wi-Fi 6, to 6E, to Beyond” and tried to answer that question.
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It has been almost a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic fully took hold in the United States and completely changed the way we live our lives. While, at times, it felt like it would last forever, we are now beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. In recent months, both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been approved by the FDA and the process to get “needles into arms” is in full swing.
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Last week, the Biden/Harris Administration appointed Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chairwoman of the FCC. Commissioner Rosenworcel, who is only the second woman to helm the agency, is a known champion for Wi-Fi. Her new role at the Commission demonstrates that the Biden FCC will continue to prioritize Wi-Fi as it builds towards a more connected future.
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Every four years, January 20 represents a momentous day in America in which the President and Vice President are officially sworn into office, signifying the peaceful transfer of power that is Inauguration Day.
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The Consumer Technology Association’s CES 2021 officially kicked off on Monday, offering participants a look at cutting-edge insights from around the world of tech. While the yearly event normally takes place in Las Vegas, this year was the first-ever, all-digital CES.
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As we all officially put 2020 behind us and usher in the new year, there is already exciting news in the Wi-Fi world.
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On January 21, 2020, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was recorded in the United States, thus beginning our still ongoing struggle with a pandemic that has changed the way we live. By March of this year, the pandemic in the U.S. had spun completely out of control, leaving us to live, work and learn from home. In ways that we couldn’t have possibly predicted in years’ past, we have become dependent on staying connected with our friends, family members, classmates and colleagues virtually. Amidst this new reality, Wi-Fi has become more vital than ever in a pandemic-ravaged country. Read More “2020: The Year That Wi-Fi Came To The Rescue”
“WifiForward congratulates Commissioner Simington on his confirmation to serve at the Federal Communications Commission and thanks him for his work already to improve connectivity for all Americans at the Department of Commerce. As we race to lead the world in 5G networks, applications and services, Mr. Simington and his colleagues will be responsible for making the most efficient use of our airwaves and capitalizing on American strengths. Most Americans will experience 5G at home, in businesses and at the enterprise level through Wi-Fi, enabled by spectrum sharing. We will need smart, innovative spectrum policy that balances licensed and unlicensed spectrum to unleash an American-led 5G ecosystem. We are grateful for Commissioner Mike O’Rielly’s leadership in finding a balance between unlicensed, shared and licensed spectrum arrangements and look forward to working with the Commission to enable our connected future.”
On Thursday, December 3, news site Axios welcomed a group of experts including Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to discuss what lies ahead for access to broadband in the United States. In the virtual event titled “The Future of Broadband Connectivity: COVID-19 and Beyond,” speakers repeatedly drove home one message: we must make universal broadband access a national priority, and quickly.
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow and it is sure to look very different than any Turkey Day we’ve had in the past.
While some normalcy will remain—the White House pardoned turkeys named Corn and Cob and the Detroit Lions are still set to play tomorrow afternoon—medical officials are urging Americans to not gather indoors with extended family as the coronavirus outbreak reaches new heights. Per the official CDC website, experts are recommending that “celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this Thanksgiving.”
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