Unlocking Consumer Choice in the Wireless Marketplace
A consistent, automatic unlocking policy can promote competition, affordability and innovation.
New Report Shows Broadband Prices Fell as Speeds Climbed
New FCC data analysis reveals consumers are getting more speed for less.
Cory Gardner in The Washington Times: Internet Delivers More Value — Without Rising Costs
Even as demand surges, internet service continues to do more for the same price.
More Value, Faster Speeds: Home Internet & New Mobile Plans Are Delivering for Consumers
Competition and investment continue to improve affordability, access, and choice.
Industry Stats: Wi-Fi Delivers Big Savings for American Consumers
Wi-Fi powers efficient cable mobile services — delivering real consumer savings.
Broadband Not Contributing to Inflation
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced last month’s inflation numbers, revealing that consumer prices rose 2.6% in October compared to the previous year. While overall inflation has significantly decreased in the last two years, consumers are still weary of any uptick. One area they can take solace in, however, continues to be broadband prices. Broadband prices are on consumers’ side New Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows: Internet prices fell 1.0% in October compared to September. That’s the third month in a row and the fourth out of the last five, that internet prices have fallen
Broadband Affordability: A Look at the Data
The question of broadband affordability is often clouded by misconceptions, with many discussions overlooking key data points regarding internet pricing and household spending. Here's what the data actually reveals: Slower Price Increases Compared to Inflation Internet service prices, as tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index, have increased at a slower pace than overall prices. Since January 2010, internet service prices have increased 13%, while overall prices have increased 46%. This indicates that, when adjusted for inflation, internet service costs have
New NTIA Data Shows More Internet Users Than Ever Before
As America continues to tackle the ambitious task to connect every corner of the country to the internet, the nation’s broadband leaders continue to be hard at work, extending their networks and upgrading speeds in communities of all sizes across the country. While the first few states have had their BEAD plans approved by NTIA, those projects are still a year or so away, as federal funds aren’t expected to be sent to projects until 2025. However, the ongoing hard work to bring next-generation networks to far-out communities moves forward, with new data from NTIA showing positive results for
Comcast Launches ASL Interpreting Services at Xfinity Stores
Last week, Comcast announced the launch of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at eight Xfinity store locations in the National Capital Region, with plans to expand the offering nationwide over the course of this year. Accessible tech The service, which uses video conference technology to connect customers requiring ASL support to an interpreter, was piloted last year at select stores. The service will allow the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing to interact with any Xfinity associate, greatly expanding the customer service opportunities to the community. “We’re thrilled to be able to
Broadband Stats: Cable Helps Close the Digital Divide
With the future of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) up in the air, America’s cable broadband providers remain committed to doing their part to close the digital divide, working to connect low-income households just as they have for over a decade.