Internet Access & Adoption
Broadband Affordability: Removing a Roadblock to Universal Service
While affordability remains a central part of the digital divide, policies for closing it will need to address consumer-side costs.
11/6 PISC Comments Urging FCC to Preserve CBRS Band’s Innovative Promotion of Diverse, Local, Low-Power Uses and Spectrum Sharing
How the Election Could Change the Way We Use the Internet
Michael Calabrese and Raza Panjwani describe the effects of this election on broadband policy.
Senate Commerce Likely Will Pivot to Spectrum Pipeline Act in Cruz Chairmanship
Michael Calabrese on how the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s spectrum legislation approach may shift if the Republican Party takes control.
Could the Election Revive the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Raza Panjwani on the prospects of a return of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
We Can Do Better Than Leaving Kids to Do Homework in Parking Lots
Chhaya Kapadia on the widening homework gap in the United States.
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Jessica Dine on why policymakers must continue to push forward strong, consistent, and consumer-friendly broadband policies.
Hate Extra Fees on Your Internet Bill? The Government Wants to Know.
Raza Panjwani on data caps.
OTI Welcomes FCC Inquiry into Broadband “Data Cap” Practices
“ISPs have long imposed arbitrary data caps on home broadband connections to maximize profits at their consumers’ expense.”
Perspectives on US Tech Policy After November
Prem Trivedi on how the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. federal elections and other global factors could shape the future of U.S. tech policy.
Unleash Fixed Wireless Service in 12 GHz to Help Close the Digital Divide
Michael Calabrese on how the FCC could help close the U.S. digital divide by unleashing fixed wireless service in the lower 12 GHz band.
9/23 Joint Reply Comments Urging FCC to Require That All Providers Automatically Unlock Handsets Within 60 Days, Regardless of Device Payment Status
9/19 Joint Filing Urging FCC to Modify E-Rate Hotspot Order to Better Serve Low-Income Students and Library Patrons
OTI Defends Open Internet Rules in Court
"We are confident that with the benefit of a full briefing, the court will reject the ISP industry’s attempt to rewrite the law & history."