The Internet has been a game-changing, enabling tool for all industries, which is why keeping the Internet free for competition and innovation has helped companies emerge and grow into successful enterprises, no matter where they are based. Aside from net neutrality protections, policymakers also need to focus on helping nearly 19 million Americans who live in areas unserved by high-speed broadband Internet providers. Connecting more Americans to broadband, both wired and wireless, is critical to growing our entrepreneurial economy.
Making the Startup Ecosystem More Equitable
Connectivity Primer for Startups
Connectivity Primer for Policymakers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted earlier this week to expand and enhance the use of unlicensed spectrum in the 6 GHz band, increasing high-quality wireless connectivity for innovative technologies developed and used by startups.
While Congress weighs proposals to reform federal broadband programs aimed at closing the digital divide, policymakers must carefully evaluate how imposing new fees on startups could impact the innovation ecosystem.
