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”
Washington, D.C. – Today, WifiForward released the following statement in response to mobile carriers’ latest efforts to use an international trade association to undermine Americans’ access to fast, reliable Wi-Fi:
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”
Wi-Fi is a necessity that touches nearly every part of Americans’ lives. With more than 20 connected devices in the average American home now, and daily activities depending on Wi-Fi, the demand for faster and more reliable connections has never been higher.
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”
At this year’s most influential tech event, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, new advances in Wi-Fi connectivity powered the latest products, including routers, advanced dashcams, and high-tech smart glasses. Starting first in 1967 as a small tech convention, CES has grown into the world’s largest and most powerful technology conventions, spotlighting the future of connectivity through products powered by the latest Wi-Fi technology. Read More “BLOG: The Powerhouse Behind CES? Wi-Fi.”
Washington, D.C.- WifiForward issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) upcoming vote to enhance unlicensed spectrum:
“WifiForward commends the FCC for taking action to support continued unlicensed innovation in the 6 GHz band. This will be an important win for consumers, and will continue to build on the 6 GHz Wi-Fi success story that President Trump unleashed in his first term.”
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