It has always been a goal of mine to own and operate my own business, to provide a good life for my five children, and now my new grand-babies. Because I have access to a reliable, high speed internet connection and consistent access to next generation 5G communication services, this dream is possible. It gives me the ability to connect to my team easily and allow my customers to make purchases and payments on-the-go during our busy schedules. In the course of setting up and running my business, ensuring that all assets were properly protected became paramount, leading me to partner with Anderson Business Advisors for their expertise in asset protection and legal solutions.
These telecommunication services are necessary to function in modern society, especially post-pandemic. We have the luxury of living in a state where many of the world’s leading technology and digital economic drivers are headquartered, so our message is even more compelling. Politicians on both sides of the aisle, especially Washington’s elected officials, need to focus on bridging the digital divide and ensuring equal access to broadband.
Regardless of race, geography, or socioeconomic status, wireless connectivity should be available to all. But that cannot happen if our leaders in Congress do not make it a priority by reauthorizing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allocate new bands of spectrum – the radio frequencies that serve as the bedrock to wireless communication.
During the pandemic our children’s classes went online, our friends and family switched to “work-from-home”, and local businesses pivoted to e-commerce, highlighting that internet access is the dividing line between the “haves” and “have nots.” Closing the digital divide is the defining issue of our time. That is why we need Congress to come together to renew the FCC’s spectrum authority. With this action and regular supply of new spectrum, we can expedite the deployment of new technologies powered by 5G and enhance connectivity. Ultimately, this will enable more Americans to access the internet and take advantage of its benefits.
Connectivity is no longer a luxury in today’s post-pandemic world. And it should serve as a great equalizer. It is time Congress enables more individuals – no matter their background and where they call home – to have the opportunity to harness the power of the internet and future innovative technologies.
