Economists have long recognized that technological innovation and enhanced communication increase productivity and reduce friction in economic activity. And never before has technology’s impact on economic growth been as evident as it is today.
At IPI, we focus on technology and communications policy not only because it’s critical to economic growth, but also because government’s inherent tendency to regulate prospectively poses an active threat to the economic gains and lifestyle enhancements made possible by technological innovation.
The communications and technology industries are among the country’s most competitive and the biggest capital investors in the U.S. economy, and are thus prime engines of economic growth and job creation. It is critical that public policy encourages continued innovation and investment in the tech sector, and that we don’t limit the innovation upside with counterproductive taxes and regulations.
Feds Waste Billions Keeping Ancient Tech on Life Support
Think your taxes go toward military innovation? Think again. Most of the budget is spent on maintaining decades-old systems that are vulnerable to attack.
FCC Should Waive the Handset Unlocking Rule
IPI joins a number of groups urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to waive the handset unlocking rule. Dockets WT 06-150; WTB 24-186; GN 21-112
Reiterating the Success of the Unlicensed 6 GHz Band
Coalition letter to leadership of U.S. House and Senate Commerce Committees urging that the 6 GHz spectrum remain devoted to unlicensed spectrum.
WiFi Is Winning--So Why Is Congress Stuck in the 1990s?
Spectrum policy might sound boring — but this one move by Congress could reshape the internet, hurt competition, and make your Wi-Fi worse. Here’s what you need to know.
Letter in Support of 3.5 GHz CBRS Spectrum Policy
IPI signed this coalition letter supporting the current policy regarding the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).
Texas Should Not Regulate AI -- Yet
Texas should be a leader in innovation, not a leader in regulation.
Don't Regulate AI -- at All, for Now
Right now, governments at the state level are moving bills to regulate AI that should be roundly rejected.
FTC's Rampage Goes Rogue
The Biden-Harris Administration has weaponized their appointment power.
Letter to the FCC Promoting Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Through Handset Unlocking Requirements and Policies
Regulatory parity should be the Commission’s goal. Without a common framework, handset unlocking obligations will become even more convoluted as the market continues to evolve through future M&A, changes in spectrum holdings, new competitive entry, and the emergence of new business models and offerings.
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