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title: "The 4G Jobs Revolution"
summary: |-
  In an essay published by "National Journal", Rob Atkinson urges government to advance the economic and social benefits of the 4G technology revolution.
date: "2011-07-09"
issues: ["Spectrum Policy"]
authors: ["Robert D. Atkinson"]
content_type: "Reports & Briefings"
canonical_url: "https://itif.org/publications/2011/07/09/4g-jobs-revolution/"
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# The 4G Jobs Revolution

The 4G technology revolution has spurred the creation of businesses such as ZipCar and enables doctors to monitor their patients' heart rates from anywhere. In an essay published by *National Journal* in conjunction with a conference on innovation, Rob Atkinson surveys these remarkable opportunities and urges the FCC to make more spectrum available for these capabilities and calls on the government to be more of a "first adopter" of this technology.

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*Source: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)*
*URL: https://itif.org/publications/2011/07/09/4g-jobs-revolution/*