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In honor of World Wi-Fi Day celebrated annually on June 20th Congressman Jerry McNerney CA-09 has introduced H.Res. 1189 a resolution in support of the goals and ideals of this day which is dedicated to advancing Wi-Fi accessibility and recognizing the significant role Wi-Fi plays in our lives.Wi-Fi is essential to bridging the digital divide said Congressman McNerney. It is a crucial tool that allows families and friends to stay connected opens pathways to new economic and educational opportunities enables broader telehealth accessibility for those in need and so much more. Im proud to introduce this resolution recognizing World Wi-Fi Day and the importance of Wi-Fi in Americans everyday lives.H.Res. 1189 underscores that Wi-Fi connectivity is a critical component of telecommunications infrastructure and emphasizes the growth in Wi-Fi-enabled devices with some analysts reporting that households in the U.S. have as many as 25 connected devices. It also highlights that by 2025 the Wi-Fi Alliance estimates the economic value of Wi-Fi to the United States economy will be 1.4 trillion with the global economic value estimated at 4.9 trillion.Wi-Fi is the most used wireless broadband connectivity technology in the world carrying over fifty percent of all global Internet traffic said Tiago Rodrigues CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. It is a pillar for economic growth and social wellbeing enabling populations to work communicate learn shop and be entertained. In the last two years alone Wi-Fi traffic has increased by eighty percent.H.Res. 1189 is also cosponsored by Congressman Mike Doyle PA-18 Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
