High-speed data connections, or broadband, are critical to the economy. Our work on broadband covers a wide range of topics, including the digital divide, wireline and wireless provision, spectrum, net neutrality, competition, and more.
Research Papers
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE IN TRIBAL AREAS (2015–2025)
Sarah Oh Lam
This report presents a comprehensive databook on broadband infrastructure and performance across…
Research Papers
Caveat Promptor: A Case Study of Tribal Land Descriptions
Sarah Oh Lam
The paper presents a case study of Tribal land descriptions in which…
Blog
TPI Fireside Chat with NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth Recap
Scott Wallsten
The implementation puzzle is harder than the legislation suggested. Roth said that…
Blog
Preparing for WRC-27 Panel Recap
Scott Wallsten and Sarah Oh Lam
The panel on February 24, 2026 featured spectrum experts Austin Bonner (HWG…
Blog
Why Policy Experiments Never End: Constituencies Form Faster Than Evidence
Scott Wallsten
The Appeal and the Trap Policy experiments are everywhere. They admit uncertainty…
Blog
CBRS in 2026: What Have We Learned? Panel Recap
Sarah Oh Lam and Scott Wallsten
The Technology Policy Institute’s Winter Spectrum Series panel on CBRS revealed an…
Podcasts
Ambassador Steve Lang on WRC-27 and International Telecom Diplomacy
Sarah Oh Lam, Scott Wallsten and Ambassador Steve Lang
Two Think Minimum · Ambassador Steve Lang on WRC-27 and International Telecom…
Blog
The Direct-to-Device Era: Panel Recap
Sarah Oh Lam and Scott Wallsten
The Technology Policy Institute’s Winter Spectrum Series panel on direct-to-device satellite services…
Press Releases
2026 TPI Winter Spectrum Series: The Direct to Device Era
Ashley Benjamin
The Technology Policy Institute will host a virtual discussion titled “The Direct…
Press Releases
TPI Comments Warn FCC Space Licensing Reforms May Worsen Congestion Without Market Mechanisms
TPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2026) — The FCC’s proposal to modernize satellite…
