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ITIF supports policies that encourage private investment in broadband infrastructure, improve affordability and digital inclusion, and enhance the development of all broadband technologies, including fiber, cable, terrestrial wireless, and satellite. We advocate for light-touch regulation to sustain innovation, support mergers that deliver consumer benefits, and ensure a level playing field for private ISPs and American content companies.
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Sustain Affordable Connectivity By Ending Obsolete Broadband Programs
New broadband funding programs necessitate dramatic reforms to old programs. We should reverse the status quo and sustain the Affordable Connectivity Program by shrinking the redundant hodgepodge of federal broadband programs.
The State of US Broadband in 2022: Reassessing the Whole Picture
In absolute terms, the United States is among the world’s leaders in deploying fast broadband, and it does so at competitive prices. But there is room for improvement on broadband adoption.
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April 14, 2025|Press Releases
FCC Should Reject Trump’s Call for CBS to Lose License, Says ITIF
ITIF urged FCC Chairman Carr to reject President Trump’s call to take away CBS's broadcast license, warning that content-based licensing actions violate First Amendment protections and risk politicizing the Commission.
April 11, 2025|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the FCC Regarding Identifying and Eliminating Unnecessary Rules and Regulations
Consumers will benefit from updated Federal Communications Commission rules that recognize technical and economic realities and foster a dynamic marketplace for years to come.
April 11, 2025|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the FCC Regarding Submarine Cable Landing Licenses
Reforming the submarine cable landing license review process is essential for maintaining US leadership in global telecommunications infrastructure while ensuring appropriate national security protections.
March 27, 2025|Blogs
Fiber Bias, Not Tech Neutrality, Delays BEAD Success
At Arielle Roth's confirmation hearing, Senators worried reforming BEAD would cause delays—but the real holdup is fiber favoritism; embracing tech neutrality is the fastest way to close the digital divide.
March 26, 2025|Press Releases
Supreme Court Argument Highlights Needs for USF Reform, Says ITIF
Today's Supreme Court hearing underscores the urgent need for Congress to reform the Universal Service Fund to ensure broadband subsidies effectively address the digital divide, says ITIF.
March 10, 2025|News Clips
Trump Spectrum Policies Still Emerging Along With Changes at NTIA
Communications Daily quoted Joe Kane on the new administration’s approach to the national spectrum strategy and the studies of the lower 3 and 7/8 GHz band.
March 7, 2025|Blogs
Texas Cracked the Code on Broadband Deployment. Now It Can Lead on Affordability.
Texas is proving that tech-neutral, efficient broadband deployment can close the digital divide—on budget and with surplus funds to boost affordability.
March 3, 2025|Events
Tech Policy 202: Spring 2025 Educational Seminar Series for Congressional and Federal Staff
ITIF’s spring seminar course explores core emerging technologies and issues that are reshaping our world and, in the process, creating public policy challenges and opportunities. The course is open to congressional and federal staff only.
February 26, 2025|Events
Broadband Beneath the Waves: Understanding the World of Submarine Cables
Watch now for a panel discussion featuring submarine cable owners and operators as they delve into the past, present, and future of this essential industry. Learn about the technological advances, policy challenges, and global implications shaping the world beneath the waves.
February 21, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
Broadband Policies Are Wasting the Chance to Make America Connected
The United States has spent decades and billions of dollars to achieve universal broadband access. Yet the digital divide continues because many Americans still face barriers to affordability or lag in digital literacy. It’s time for a bold rethinking of broadband policy to match today’s realities.
