WATCH: NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell Testifies Before Congress
Watch NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell answer questions from lawmakers about the best path forward for the country’s wireless spectrum.
UPDATED: Finding Success on Spectrum Management Through Technology and Freedom
Smart spectrum management and sharing solutions are key to securing America’s connectivity future and maintaining global leadership.
Broadband Stats: A Smart Spectrum Strategy
New stats reveal the critical role of unlicensed spectrum in powering connectivity and driving economic growth.
Broadband Stats: Wi-Fi Fuels Smartphones
Wi-Fi powers the smartphone experience, with most screen time and data usage happening over Wi-Fi rather than mobile networks.
Broadband Stats: Demand for Wi-Fi Skyrockets
Surging Wi-Fi demand is driving the need for more unlicensed spectrum to keep pace with growing device adoption.
Broadband Stats: Wi-Fi’s Economic Impact
A new study released last week reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies. The report also looks at the impact of recent policy decisions, like the FCC’s decision to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed use, and other policies that support the continued growth of these technologies.
New Study Shows Critical Economic Impact of Wi-Fi Technologies
The annual economic value of Wi-Fi to the American economy will rapidly grow to $2.4 trillion in 2027, according to a new Wi-Fi Forward report released today. The report, conducted by Telecom Advisory Services, reveals the significant economic impact of Wi-Fi and its associated technologies, as well as the impact of policies that support the continued growth of these technologies. Wi-Fi is a U.S. economic powerhouse The report’s projected 2027 economic impact is a 33% increase over the 2024 value of $1.6 trillion. This is due to factors like faster-than-anticipated growth in the speed and
Are We Ready for 6G?
While excitement over new generations of mobile connectivity technologies hit a high point, unfortunately, 5G fell short of the high expectations around the technology. Regulators should be weary of rushing into the next generation, 6G, without carefully considering the state of connectivity networks today. While early planning for 6G is a worthwhile exercise, U.S. policymakers should invest in the current technologies and strategies that could spur 6G innovation and should refrain from adopting policies based on assumptions about what 6G will be this early in the process. 6G, when ready and
Cable’s Mobile Plans Are Winning Customers Over
In recent years, cable broadband providers have expanded their offerings to include mobile service, giving Americans more choices for their cell providers than ever before and saving them millions monthly when switching from higher-priced plans offered by traditional phone companies. A hit with customers Unsurprisingly, these lower-cost plans have been a hit with consumers, according to a recent analysis from industry research leader MoffettNathanson. Cable's share of total mobile phone net adds was roughly 54% in the second quarter of 2024. That’s after cable accounted for over 75% of total
Broadband Stats: America Benefits from a Dynamic Spectrum Approach
As federal stakeholders allocate future wireless spectrum, efficient use must be prioritized. CBRS is one such model that is proving the power of shared-use dynamic spectrum approaches, powering new deployments across the country. At the same time, mobile services from cable are saving consumers billions of dollars monthly and benefitting from CBRS deployments.
