Wireless Data Growth into 2019, Tech Helping the Blind, The Comm Act Turns 19 and More.


Kathryn Malarkey

Check out this roundup of industry news that we shared on social media this week:

Wireless Data Growth Caused by More Smartphone Users

According to Cisco, worldwide wireless traffic will grow ten times today’s numbers by 2019 due to the growing market of wearables and smartphone users. via Re/code

Wearables Leading the Blind

Oxford University researchers developed a new wearable to help blind consumers see again using 3D camera technology to detect depth perception and facial recognition. via NBC News

Millennials Changing the Way We Vote

Young people don’t have the best track record for going to polling places to vote, so it makes sense that nearly half of 18 to 34 year olds think that an online voting system would encourage them to vote. via The Hill

The Telecommunications Act Turns 19

Telecommunications and wireless are constantly evolving, but the Telecom Act was last updated in 1996. It’s time for The Telecom Act to join the 21st century with a #CommActUpdate! via Energy & Commerce Committee

 

 


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