Communications

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.

IPI signed this coalition letter supporting the current policy regarding the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).

IPI commends the FCC for today’s announcement, and urges prompt movement toward a successful public auction for C-band spectrum.

For now, the court decision puts an end to a short and misguided period in the history of internet policy.

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has validated the FCC's ‘Restoring Internet Freedom Order,’ which restores the longtime ‘light touch’ regulatory approach to the internet. 

We write in support of the draft Third Report and Order on the implementation of Section 621 of the Cable Act and urge its adoption at the Commission’s August open meeting.

Bartlett D. Cleland, research fellow with the Institute for Policy Innovation, said the FCC “needs to establish a continuous supply of spectrum via auctions, on a schedule that will provide a regular flow of low, mid and high bands of spectrum. They must keep unlicensed bands open and available as well.”