Past studies have shown that investment in broadband technology results in job creation and positive economic output, but the impact can reach far beyond the technology industry. A recent study, from the Economic Policy Institute’s Ethan Pollack: The Jobs Impact of Telecom Investment, describes the total jobs impact from investment in wireless infrastructure.Read more

The National Journal reports that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade has scheduled a hearing for October 25 on Internet gambling.Read more

As airwaves become more crowded with growing demand for mobile web access on smartphones and tablet devices, the FCC recognizes a need to free up more airwaves for wireless networks.Read more

With more locations offering free WiFi service, small business owners and entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the high speed Internet without the additional expense. While this is not a new trend, it has become more common due to the restrained lending environment leaving small businesses stretching their dollars.Read more

A recent study released by CTIA reports that wireless data traffic has increased by 110 percent. The survey also found that MMS messaging is up 64 percent and 57 percent more Americans carry around smartphones, a potential contributor to the increase in wireless data traffic.Read more

A new report from the Federal Communications Commission shows that wireless growth surpassed fixed broadband growth in the first half of 2010. In the six month span, fixed-location Internet connections increased by just one percent from 81 million to 82 million users.Read more