ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.

Increased spectrum sharing is the way to handle user demand in the midst of spectrum shortages, expert says

ISPs want the case to remain in Cincinnati to deny the FCC home court advantage in the D.C. Circuit.

ISPs say limiting outage reports to hard downs ‘would ensure that the definition of a reportable outage is straightforward, consistent, and meaningful.’

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Regulatory costs will hinder small businesses from competing in the market, WISPA says.

Broadband is a utility that's a little bit like plumbing – just sexier.

Associations representing smaller providers filed a brief supporting a challenge by larger groups.

The proposal, first announced in March, has not been released publicly.

A decision to forbear from applying Title II’s rate regulation provisions would preempt New York’s law, argues one scholar.

Carriers like AT&T want temporary licenses, while smaller providers and think tanks pushed for spectrum sharing.

Officials said the final order clarifies that anti-throttling rules prohibit speeding up traffic.

'Broadband without boundaries' trade group seeks net neutrality exemption for ISPs with 250,000 subs or fewer.

EducationSuperHighway told FCC staff the practice can benefit low-income residents.

NCTA urged the commission to seek input before concluding the practice should be blocked.

When it's a matter of life and death, it's all about wireless internet, says the author.

ACA Connects, the Rural Broadband Association NTCA, and WISPA issued a joint statement against them.

The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.

Seven trade groups urged lawmakers to pass the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act.

The digital infrastructure is evolving at exponential rates and the demand for smarter systems and a more connected world is imperative to the progression of our communities.

Trade groups argue their members are too small to engage in anti-competitive behavior.

But they worry a change in FCC data collection could jeopardize BEAD funds for wireless providers.

Capacity planning and different congestion algorithms can improve users’ experience without adding speed.

Advocacy on high-cost thresholds could help fixed wireless providers get BEAD funds.

The group’s policy heads said they are advocating to include unlicensed wireless.

A tutorial for investors, broadband providers, and political leaders

An executive order bans the federal government from using spyware deployed for human rights abuses.

Prioritizing fiber builds will increase cost and deployment time, says WISPA report.

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Aiken was previously the president and CEO of the Wireless Internet Service Provers Association.

Advocates say strict compliance requirements may economically harm small providers.

Aiken helped elevate the profile of the wireless association in Washington.

Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.

At our October 13, 2021, event, we’ll discuss trends toward hybrid technology and government grants by WISPs.

The Las Vegas trade show Wispapalooza 2021 is back from October 11-October 14, 2021, and it’s bigger than ever.

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Broadband, the Coronavirus and Keep America Connected” Pledge. Follow upcoming Live Online events, see Broadband Breakfast Live Online Will Stream Daily in March on ‘Broadband and the Coronavirus’ Guests for this event: Claude Aiken, CEO,

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a Public Notice seeking comment on procedures for the auction of Public Access Licenses (PALs) in the 3550-3650 MHz (3.5 GHz) band. The auction is scheduled for June 25, 2020. Comments are due by October 28, 2019, and reply comments are due

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 — Closing the digital divide will require a multifaceted long-term solution, and better broadband maps are an essential step towards getting there, said panelists at a discussion hosted by New York Law School and the Federal Communications Bar Association on Tuesday. Indian

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2019 — About 80 million Americans in unserved or underserved locations could receive gigabit broadband access through spectrum sharing without harming existing operations, according to research conducted by Jeffrey Reed, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virgini

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019 – In tackling the nettlesome question of improving broadband mapping, the telecom industry group US Telecom on Thursday showcased recent progress in their pilot program to better detect broadband serviceability. The discussion on a 45-minute webinar focused on how the initi

With the sudden resignation of National Telecommunications and Information Administrator David Redl on Thursday, the U.S. Commerce Department’s NTIA has updated its web page for Diane Rinaldo, formerly the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, and the now-acting administrato

WASHINGTON, August 7, 2018 – Many in the broadband industry commenting on broadband availability data exposed the weaknesses of current Federal Communications Commission data – and not only in the data itself but in the process by which it is collected. The Commerce Department’s National Telecommuni

Wireline technologies such as fiber and cable are usually deployed where populations are greater, but areas with less density can best be served with fixed wireless networks for far less money, say WISPA officials.

WASHINGTON, September 15, 2017 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday announced the appointment of wireless broadband advocate L. Elizabeth Bowles to lead the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. “[Bowles] has made great contributions to the BDAC and its working

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 — A pair of senators on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill which they hope will improve wireless networks in underserved rural areas of the United States. The aptly named Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAV

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2017 – The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association and 17 other organizations and companies on Thursday urged the Federal Communications Commission to finalize rules governing the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. “We write today to encourage the FCC to remain committed t

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity, too.

Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.

The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization.

Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet.

Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.

Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.

The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.

Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.

Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.

Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.

The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.

Cloud computing relies upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds.

Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.

The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

We need humans to make digital inclusion work.

Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education.

The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care.

Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.

Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere.

Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.

The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.

The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.

Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.

Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity.

The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet.

Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies.

Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.

Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.

Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services.

Semiconductors are the world’s new oil.

The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.

Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity.

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WASHINGTON, DC October 24, 2011 – Forbes Mercy, President of Washington Broadband Inc and WISPA VP/ Legislative Chair shared some thoughts and comments with BroadbandBreakfast.com after our panel on “Bringing Broadband Infrastructure to Rural Areas: Where is the Progress?” You can watch the video of

ST. LOUIS, July 30, 2010 – The Wireless Internet Service Providers’ Association took the opportunity to address key issues of concern to its members at its summer meeting in St. Louis this month.