The survey, conducted by the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), found that Americans used an average of 10.5 gigabytes of data per month in 2023, up from 7.6 gigabytes in 2022. This represents a significant shift in how Americans consume data, with the average user now spending more than half their monthly data allowance on streaming services. Streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, are driving this trend, as are social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
This standoff has created uncertainty and delays in the deployment of new wireless technologies. The FCC’s authority to auction spectrum is crucial for the deployment of new wireless technologies. The FCC has been tasked with finding new spectrum for wireless technologies, and it has been successful in doing so in the past. However, the current standoff in Congress has created uncertainty and delays in the process.