In a recent study entitled, “The Coming Communications Boom? Jobs, Innovation and Countercyclical Regulatory Policy,” Economist Michael Mandel from the Progressive Policy Institute discusses the impact of regulation on the communications sector. Mandel observed that during previous economic recessions, the recovery phases have all been characterized by one “job leader,” that begins adding jobs before more »
In a recent op-ed in The Miami Herald, Former Mayor of Miami and current Vice Chairman of the Alliance for Digital Equality Manny Diaz used the World Cup as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of providing affordable Internet access for American households nationwide and the challenges that proposed FCC regulations pose to this effort. more »
Not too long ago, the idea that wires could eventually become obsolete might have seemed like science fiction. Today, wireless is the broadband du jour. According to a study on mobile access that the Pew Internet & American Life Project released last week, there has been a significant increase in mobile use in 2010. The more »
More and more Americans are increasing their wireless bandwidth usage with the explosion in use of iPhones, Blackberries and other hand-held devices. With more people using more spectrum, there’s bound to be a shortage. The FCC addressed the shrinking airspace in the National Broadband Plan released in March by proposing to free up hundreds more more »
Last week, the Pew Center on the States released a report entitled, “Bringing America Up to Speed: States’ Role in Expanding Broadband. The report measures the proximity of states to the broadband minimum standard established by the National Broadband Plan that the FCC released in March. The comprehensive map identifies the many states that support more »
