Cities and the presidential tech agenda

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[Commentary] One curiosity of this presidential campaign is that the candidates -- with the exception of Hillary Clinton -- have largely ignored issues related to cities and communication technology, even though all claim economic growth as a top priority. This is patently short-sighted.

Digital technologies like broadband, smartphones, and sensors could be core enablers of future economic growth if we confront gaps in broadband adoption and outdated infrastructure. Fortunately, there is plenty of time to inject urban affairs and technology policy into the campaigns. Here is a list of issues presidential aspirants should consider and city leaders should weigh in on: Municipal choice, Wi-Fi v LTE-U, Lifeline program reform, Congressional broadband legislation, E-rate implementation, FirstNet, and Next generation 911.


Cities and the presidential tech agenda