On June 20 this year, the world came together to celebrate World Wi-Fi Day — a time to recognize and commemorate the significant role Wi-Fi plays in our communities. As parts of the world slowly heal from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, this was a particularly poignant time to reflect on the way that Wi-Fi impacted family, economy, businesses and society.
In the last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic sent many of us home from work and school, access to the internet became crucial for everyone. In our homes and indoors, the way that we most often experience the internet is through Wi-Fi. And last spring, as the world went virtual, the FCC unanimously voted to open the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use. That pivotal vote allowed for Wi-Fi 6E to become the next generation of Wi-Fi that benefits everyone. Read More “Wi-Fi 6E — Wi-Fi’s “VIP Lane””
On World Wi-Fi Day, we celebrate the many ways that Wi-Fi brings us together. This year, the day serves as a reminder of a year where the world ran on Wi-Fi — when telework, remote school, streaming and video conferencing made us feel like we were together while we stayed apart. Unlicensed spectrum did the job of keeping our economy running during COVID-19 and it will produce nearly $1 trillion in economic value worldwide this year alone. Today, we celebrate how this technology kept us connected in a difficult time and how smart policies to free up more spectrum will keep us connected into the future.
At the beginning of this week, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) hosted its ninth annual DSA Global Summit, which virtually convened policymakers, regulators, academia and industry leaders to discuss today’s most pressing spectrum issues. Read More “Acting Chair Rosenworcel touts the benefits of 6 GHz”
Last week, WiFiForward held a special event with the Wi-Fi Alliance in collaboration with the Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus. At this webinar, members of congress as well as policy and industry experts convened to discuss how Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies can create a brighter future for connectivity. Read More “Reps. Latta and McNerney on the Next Generation of Wi-Fi”
Today, ITS America and AASHTO filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the FCC’s bipartisan decision to update its rules for the 5.9 GHz band. The FCC’s action ensures much-needed Wi‑Fi capacity for consumers while also promoting the development of new connected car technologies. The FCC acted well within its authority to oversee US airwaves, spent years thoroughly vetting and analyzing its rules and ultimately reached a unanimous, win-win decision that helps close the digital divide and ensure road safety. Both auto safety technology and broadband have progressed greatly since this spectrum was gifted to the auto industry twenty years ago – without significant development – and the FCC’s rules reflect today’s needs.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Read More “Connected Grilling: How Wi-Fi can help you become the most high-tech chef on the block”
With three different COVID-19 vaccinations currently available and nearly half (!) of the U.S. population now at least partially vaccinated, global travel for Americans this summer has become a very real possibility. With all of this great vaccination news, the European Union has recently announced that they will allow vaccinated travelers to enter the EU, with proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of traveling. Read More “Wi-Fi and travel: staying connected as we take to the skies once again”
With millions of Americans living, working and learning from home over the past year and beyond, the importance of Wi-Fi has never been clearer. During this difficult time, there have been countless stories of individuals and organizations stepping up to help provide connectivity to their communities at a time when connectivity is more important than ever.
In an effort to honor those who have made a difference by using Wi-Fi in innovative ways, WifiForward this week unveiled the #WiFiAtWork Awards for which we are now accepting nominations! These awards will highlight all the good Wi-Fi has done across the country and honor individuals and organizations who have used Wi-Fi in creative ways to bring relief through connectivity to their communities. Read More “The First Annual #WiFiAtWork Awards! Nominate or Enter Today!”
It’s been over a year since the FCC unanimously voted to open the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use. So, what’s happened since that decision? And what does the future look like for Wi-Fi? Read More “To Wi-Fi 6E and Beyond: Global Momentum on 6 GHz”