Americans are buying Wi-Fi 7—the latest generation of Wi-Fi—faster than any Wi-Fi generation to date—and real-world testing helps explain why. In the first phase of a new field trial, the Wireless Broadband Alliance and CableLabs evaluated Wi-Fi 7 in a typical residential environment, comparing performance across different channel sizes in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.  The 6 GHz band importantly enables 160 MHz or 320 MHz wide channels that are unavailable in the 5 GHz band, which in this test used 80 MHz wide channels.

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New Report: More Spectrum Needed to Combat Projected Wi-Fi Congestion

Within 5 years, as many as 54 million Americans will be at risk of Wi-Fi congestion and exhaust as demand for Wi-Fi skyrockets. Allocating additional spectrum for Wi-Fi will help mitigate the projected congestion, but lawmakers must act now.

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It’s not every day that a decision at a federal agency unlocks trillions of dollars in economic value for our country, makes the U.S. a global leader, and benefits consumers daily. But that is what happened at the FCC five years ago today.

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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. Read More “BLOG: Wi-Fi Delivers Millions of American Jobs”

New Study Confirms Wi-Fi is Driving Creation of Tens of Millions of American Jobs 

Wi-Fi generated more than 7 million American jobs in 2023 alone, projected to grow to 21 million jobs by 2032  

Washington, D.C – A new study released today finds that Wi-Fi is fueling robust job growth in the United States, with more than 7 million jobs created in 2023 alone. This new analysis, which builds on a prior 2024 study of Wi-Fi’s contribution to economic value in the United States, finds that Wi-Fi is projected to create more than 13 million jobs in the United States by 2027 and approximately 21 million jobs by 2032. Read More “PRESS RELEASE: New Study Confirms Wi-Fi is Driving Creation of Tens of Millions of American Jobs “

Shouldn’t Spectrum Go Where Demand Is?

Big Cellular is once again demanding from Congress more exclusive spectrum, despite bragging to Wall Street they already have “almost unlimited” spectrum – enough to meet demand for “years and years and years.” Lawmakers should see through this tired playbook and look at the facts:

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When making spectrum allocation decisions, policymakers should see through Big Mobile’s disingenuous, self-serving attacks on Wi-Fi and look to the facts.

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Sunday’s big game is not just a major sporting event—it’s a digital spectacle. Fans at the game expect to be able to stay connected in real-time, sharing experiences and engaging with the game via social media and live stats. To meet these expectations, the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans has made major upgrades to its Wi-Fi infrastructure, ensuring that the digital experience matches the excitement of the game itself. Read More “BLOG: Connecting at the Big Game: Thousands of New Wi-Fi Access Points in The Superdome”

Washington, D.C. – Today WifiForward released the following statement on Arielle Roth’s nomination to serve as National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator:

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ICYMI: Highlights from the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Spectrum Hearing

Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing on “Strengthening American Leadership in Wireless Technology.” In one of the first hearings of the 119^th Congress, members and witnesses, including Michael Powell, President and CEO of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, discussed how smart spectrum policy benefits consumers, entrepreneurs, the next generation of innovators, national security, and American leadership.

In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the hearing:

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