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Internet Innovation Alliance 'Shutting Its Digital Doors'

The Internet Innovation Alliance will be "shutting its digital doors," after launching 19 years ago, the group said Friday. IIA said its "work is done, and our mission will soon be (just about) complete" because of NTIA's broadband, equity, access,…

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and deployment program. "We are so thankful for having had the chance to help shape the policies that have guided the growth and development of our dynamic internet ecosystem," the group said. A spokesperson said the group will officially shut down operations this weekend. "The last steps toward closing the digital divide are extending the affordable connectivity program and continuing efforts to increase broadband adoption," the spokesperson said, and "policymakers on both sides of the aisle now realize that broadband is a necessity. … IIA accomplished its mission, and its work is done."