Citizens for a Digital Future recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology -- and its enhancements -- has become increasingly critical to the environment, for education, economic development and health care, among others. Our members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies.
More and more Americans are increasing their wireless bandwidth usage with the explosion in use of iPhones, Blackberries and other hand-held devices. With more people using more spectrum, there’s bound to be a shortage. The FCC addressed the shrinking airspace in the National Broadband Plan released in March by proposing to free up hundreds more megahertz over the next several years.
Last week, an article that ran in the Ocala Star Banner announced President Obama signing a presidential memorandum stating a plan to auction 500 megahertz of spectrum for mobile broadband use. CDF’s Senior Advisor, Ray O’Connell, submitted a letter to the editor applauding the administration for facilitating increased availability of wireless spectrum. O’Connell noted that, “the additional spectrum should go a long way toward assuring that all wireless broadband providers will be able to meet the exploding demands of their customers.” Looking ahead, O’Connell emphasized the importance of modernizing outdated telecommunications regulatory structures in Florida, which, will, “encourage investment in broadband and digital technologies,” as well as support a competitive marketplace to benefit consumers.
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