by Bartlett Cleland | Dec 7, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post
Fantasy sports is an industry that’s growing like almost no other. It’s estimated to be a $28 billion market in 2023 and set to grow to more than $50 billion by 2028. Nearly 20% of Americans age 18+ participate in fantasy sports. 20%! As with all growing industries,...
by Bartlett Cleland | Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, IEI post
IEI Signs Coalition Letter Read the Full Coalition Letter...
by Bartlett Cleland | Sep 8, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, IEI post
Usage based billing (UBB), also referred to as pay as you go, pay-per-unit, or metered pricing, amongst others, is a billing model used across a variety of industries that charges users based on what they actually use instead of a fixed rate that is the same for...
by Bartlett Cleland | Aug 24, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Online Speech, Telecommunications, Wireless
China has garnered much attention given its position as a major economic competitor to the United States, and specifically as a competitor in telecommunications, technology and innovation. The national security implications for the use of Chinese technology have also...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jun 28, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post, Regulation
A variety of legislative proposals across the country attempt to limit “children’s” or minors’ ability to be online, to see certain content or contribute content, or to set up user accounts. Most enforce this by targeting the technology with heavy fines if the...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jun 28, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post, Regulation
In Star Trek, Captain Kirk communicates to his allies and enemies via a giant video wall on his space ship’s holodeck. Decades ago, those science fiction fantasy technologies seemed far fetched, but apps like Zoom and Apple’s Facetime have made real-time video chat a...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jun 28, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post, Telecommunications, Wireless
The IPI policy nerd holiday calendar may look a bit different than yours but days like World Wi-Fi Day, which is June 20th, and World IP Day, April 26th of every year, should be part of your awareness, too. Why? These two days celebrate two of the fundamental building...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jun 14, 2023 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, IEI post, Regulation
The refrain that very little gets done in Washington is now common, likely because it is so observably true. Issues of importance to the country seem to be perpetuated rather than solved, and often not even addressed. Instead, Congress distracts itself with reality...
by Bartlett Cleland | Dec 15, 2022 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, IEI post, Online Speech, Telecommunications, Wireless
Tomorrow the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) auction authority will expire. Despite its obvious importance, for US global competitiveness and consumers, Congress extended the authority only a couple months when it was about to expireearly this fall. Instead...
by Bartlett Cleland | Oct 21, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, IEI post
This year 5G has become more “real” than it has been before. Devices enabled for 5G are on the market as service providers cover the country with their footprints. An exciting tomorrow seems closer than ever! While “5G” sounds very tech-opaque, it is a broadband...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Wireless
Across the country, states are considering versions of legislation broadly referred to as “right to repair.” Proponents tell, at best, half a story, demanding that consumers have the right to repair electronic devices, cars, and other products with a software...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, IEI post, Regulation
On Memorial Day the Texas legislature sent Governor Abbott bills to expand broadband in rural and urban areas. The combined legislation would make sensible expansion of broadband faster and easier throughout Texas. So far Abbott has not signed them into law. House...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Competitiveness, IEI post, Intellectual Property, Property Rights
In honor of World IP Day, IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discuss why intellectual property protection is important, and why IPI hosts annual World IP Day Policy Briefings. Click Here to Listen to the Podcast with Institute for Policy...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Broadband, Competitiveness, IEI post
In discussion with IPI President Tom Giovanetti, Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discusses the current state of broadband infrastructure and explains why enormous new federal spending on broadband is unnecessary and likely harmful. Click Here to Listen to the...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, IEI post, Online Speech, Regulation, Wireless
While it took a couple months for clarity to replace idle speculation, the Biden administration’s tech and innovation public policy agenda is increasingly clear. The forecast? Government with little chance of free markets. At his recent address to Congress President...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jul 13, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post, Regulation, Taxes & Budget, Wireless
In 1932, progressive U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis popularized a phrase regarding the importance of the U.S. system of federalism. As he wrote, “…a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and...
by Bartlett Cleland | Jun 1, 2021 | Competition & Free Market, IEI post
Not long ago, when the federal government considered spending on infrastructure, that meant roads, bridges, sewer systems, water pipes and electrical grids. Today, justified or not, information technology infrastructure and broadband are part of the conversation. But...
by Bartlett Cleland | Apr 27, 2021 | Broadband, Competitiveness, Ecosystem, Regulation
In discussion with IPI President Tom Giovanetti, Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discusses the current state of broadband infrastructure and explains why enormous new federal spending on broadband is unnecessary and likely harmful. Click Here to Listen to the...
by Bartlett Cleland | Apr 27, 2021 | Competitiveness, Ecosystem, Intellectual Property, Property Rights, Trade & Globalization
In honor of World IP Day, IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Research Fellow Bartlett Cleland discuss why intellectual property protection is important, and why IPI hosts annual World IP Day Policy Briefings. Click Here to LISTEN to the...
by Bartlett Cleland | Mar 23, 2021 | Broadband, Ecosystem, IEI post, Reports & Briefings
The broadband industry has invested billions of dollars in covering the country with ever faster, ever more ubiquitous broadband. From one generation of broadband to the next, the country continues to benefit from private industry best serving its customers with new...
by Bartlett Cleland | Mar 10, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Regulation
Almost predictably, when Democrats take control of a legislature in a state, the governor’s mansion, a chamber of the U.S. Congress or the White House, the first volley of political rhetoric is that the party of big government is back. They will tax, grow regulation...
by Bartlett Cleland | Feb 12, 2021 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies
Less than two weeks before the release of “Wonder Woman 1984,” Roku Inc. and WarnerMedia had yet to reach a deal that would allow for the streaming of the movie or any other HBOMax content on Roku. Reportedly, Roku had set tough terms and WarnerMedia was refusing to...
by Bartlett Cleland | Dec 2, 2020 | Ecosystem
In a year like 2020 it can be easy to miss the wonder in so much around us, including the amazing innovations happening even during the adversity we have faced. However, without the proper public policy much of the advancement would have been slower at least, lost at...
by Bartlett Cleland | Nov 13, 2020 | Broadband, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Regulation, Testimonies & Filings
FCC Chairman Pai has included an item on the November 18th meeting agenda to free up a slice of spectrum for public use. No longer will it continue to be hoarded by the federal government and left unused. The spectrum in question is the 5.9 band which has been held...
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