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Spectrum Wars: Why Unlicensed Wi-Fi Matters for Innovation

Schwab Network··15 September 2026·10 min

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NCTA CEO Cory Gardner emphasizes the importance of unlicensed Wi-Fi for innovation and consumer access amid the complex debate over licensed versus unlicensed spectrum. He warns that China is trying to shape global spectrum rules to favor licensed cellular networks, which could disadvantage U.S. manufacturers and consumers. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about