NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
A Fresh Look at the 5.9 GHz Band
It’s time for the Federal Communications Commission to take a fresh look at the 5.9 GHz band. After two decades and millions of dollars in wasted government subsidies, the Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) experiment in the 5.9 GHz band has clearly failed. The growth of Wi-Fi over the last two decades and the potential of this spectrum to deliver better Wi-Fi only amplify this failure in policy.
Unleashing Connectivity and Entertainment in America
The cable industry supports 2.9 million jobs with an economic impact of $421 billion. That is according to an economic impact study by Bortz Media and Sports Group commissioned by NCTA–The Internet & Television Association. “Whether its building the powerful broadband networks that are transforming our lives or creating the award-winning TV that is entertaining us, this industry continues to be one of the most significant contributors to our nation’s economy,” said Michael Powell, president and CEO of NCTA–The Internet & Television Association. “We are not only an American industry with employees in every corner of the country but we employ people of all different skill levels and backgrounds, providing important jobs for hard working citizens everywhere.”