Aspen Institute Offers Roadmap to Unlock Spectrum
Report aligned with the Biden administration's strategy for modernizing spectrum management.

Report aligned with the Biden administration's strategy for modernizing spectrum management.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2024 – As the demand for wireless services skyrockets, the U.S. is facing increased pressure to manage its finite spectrum resources more efficiently.
A report released Wednesday by the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, laid out a roadmap for the future, highlighting the need for dynamic spectrum sharing, international cooperation, and workforce development to maintain U.S. dominance in the global wireless race.
The report, authored by Karina Bohorquez and Kara Graves of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, underscored the importance of exploring spectrum-sharing technologies, which have already proven effective in maximizing spectrum use.
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