Competition & Free Market

The importance of market competition in the race for a global advantage in innovation is vital to growth as a nation. Policies that protect self-rule, free-entry and free-scope enable businesses and the economy to compete successfully to spur progress in public and private institutions.

Competitiveness

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Emerging Technology

Regulation

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Taxes & Budget

Policymakers — Don’t Forget WiFi!

by Bartlett Cleland | Apr 9, 2025 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, IEI post, Regulation, Wireless

As the goals and priorities of this new Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) become more apparent, policymakers would be wise to prominently feature voters’ call for public policies that promote innovation, deregulation, affordability, and economic...

When Poles are Made Out of Reach So Too is Broadband Access for Many

by Bartlett Cleland | May 10, 2024 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Regulation

As May graduations give way to family summer vacations millions will hit the road to crisscross our sprawling country. Down those same stretches of vacationer crowded highways are millions of utility poles which serve as home to electric, traditional phone and...