Telecommunications
The internet increasingly pervades nearly every aspect of life. It’s no secret this fast-paced broadband system has evolved faster than legal and regulatory frameworks can adjust. This has resulted in complex policy challenges that must be overcome to ensure the internet remains free for netizens to use and develop to their greatest potential.
Broadband
Wireless
Online Speech
IEA Joins Coalition Opposing Broadband Taxes
Click here to read the Coalition Letter Opposing Broadband TaxesDownload
The Damage of Right to Repair
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...
Expanding Broadband in Texas the Right Way
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...
Is Biden’s Broadband Infrastructure Spending Future-Proofing or Foolishness? (Audio: Podcast)
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...