Senate Hearing: Expanding the Internet of Things in Rural America
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing served as a formal legislative inquiry into the infrastructure and policy barriers preventing rural communities from adopting connected technologies, which directly impacts the future of rural healthcare, agriculture, and industrial efficiency.
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Rural residents
The policy discussions regarding IoT infrastructure directly impact the future availability of connected services in their communities.
Telecommunications companies
These companies are the primary providers of the infrastructure required to support IoT technology in rural regions.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on November 7, 2017, in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet convened to discuss the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) in rural America.
- Witnesses included representatives from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Cartasite, Lindsay Corporation, Zebra Technologies, and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance.
- The Competitive Carriers Association submitted a formal letter to the committee for the record.
- The hearing included testimony on the intersection of IoT with telehealth, agriculture, and digital inclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Internet of Things' (IoT)?
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Why It Matters
This hearing served as a formal legislative inquiry into the infrastructure and policy barriers preventing rural communities from adopting connected technologies, which directly impacts the future of rural healthcare, agriculture, and industrial efficiency.
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Focus on Rural IoT
The hearing highlights a 2017 legislative pivot toward integrating advanced connectivity into rural economic sectors like agriculture and healthcare.
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Analysis Score
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