06/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2025 13:30
Wi-Fi plays a central role in America's daily operations, from powering personal connectivity in the home to facilitating digital workplaces, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and much more. Without adequate spectrum for unlicensed use, America faces the possibility of Wi-Fi congestion, which would severely deteriorate the ability of small businesses across the country to operate. Not only that, but America will lose out on significant economic growth, given how many critical sectors rely on Wi-Fi.
Across the country, more than 33 million small businesses rely on Wi-Fi every day to operate and grow. Whether it's a restaurant processing mobile orders, a boutique managing inventory in the cloud, or a remote employee joining a Zoom meeting, wireless internet is the essential infrastructure driving innovation and productivity in the small business sector.
Today's point-of-sale (POS) systems are built on connectivity.
Behind the scenes, Wi-Fi connects the digital tools that power day-to-day operations.
As operations scale, so does their reliance on fast and secure data sharing.
Wi-Fi also powers how small businesses show up in today's digital-first marketplace.
Despite the central role that Wi-Fi plays in business success, some small businesses - particularly those in in rural, remote or traditionally underserved areas - struggle with access, preventing entrepreneurs from unlocking the full economic potential that Wi-Fi brings.
That's why access to shared and unlicensed spectrum is so critical.
In today's digital economy, reliable Wi-Fi isn't just helpful, it's fundamental. Ensuring every small business can harness its potential is essential to building a stronger economy for our country.
To learn more about the important role that Wi-Fi and unlicensed spectrum play in the broadband ecosystem, visit NCTA.com.