economy
Wireless is making Trump’s affordability vision a reality
President Donald Trump took office pledging to tame inflation and ease the burden on American families. What a difference a year makes — “We’re bringing those prices down rapidly,” he said. And indeed, under his leadership, inflation has fallen sharply.
TL;DR
- Wireless service prices have decreased by over 6% since Trump took office, with smartphones becoming 17% cheaper.
- Wireless speeds have increased by 50%, and data usage has grown by 32% year-over-year.
- 5G is introducing competition to the home broadband market, which was previously dominated by cable monopolies.
- Policies that increase spectrum availability, simplify infrastructure deployment, and provide regulatory certainty encourage investment and competition.
- Wireless providers have invested over $200 billion in American networks since Trump took office.
- State and local taxes and fees can account for as much as 25% of a consumer's wireless bill.
- The article advocates for continuing successful policies like making sufficient spectrum available and modernizing permitting processes.