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Life happens wirelessly

Odds are you’re reading this on your cellphone. Our cellphones connect us to our favorite apps, work, emergency services, our closest friends, and family members. That’s why wireless access is more important than ever. From spectrum, broadband infrastructure, and a national privacy law to lowering wireless fees and closing the digital divide, ACTwireless helps Americans tell lawmakers why sensible wireless policies are so important.

What part of your life is wireless? Your work? Your hobbies? Your family? Your health services?

The best way to show lawmakers why wireless matters is to share your story. Tell your elected officials why you care about keeping connected to work, family, and more on your wireless devices. See what Americans across the country have to say about wireless.

  • Family is wireless.

    Nanci & Maria’s Story

    8 siblings. 1 text thread. Nanci & Maria share life’s most important moments on a single text thread that lasted for several years.

    Through this text thread, you can tell—our heart is out there. You can feel it in how people react to a comment or a question… It’s just a very positive and simple way to stay connected.”

    —Nanci, Ohio

    WATCH HER VIDEO

  • Hope is wireless.

    Vivian’s Story

    What is the first thing you do in a crisis? You pick up your phone to call for help. That’s why access to wireless matters to Vivian. When Vivian was confronted with a medical emergency, wireless technology kept her connected when she needed it the most.

    The cell phone is there… if I need a neighbor… to come… to help. It’s a godsend.”

    —Vivian, Virginia

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  • Growing up is wireless.

    Julie’s Story

    Our office and our home live on our wireless devices. When Julie needed to offer counseling to her students removeley, or wanted to share special family moments from afar, wireless helped her stay connected to family and work.

    …All of those things — it enriches our lives. That’s what wireless does. It enriches my life.”

    —Julie, Delaware

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Access is wireless

Working for local non-profit organizations throughout the state is amazing and wonderful work. For me as an individual with a disability, we need to make technology accessible for everyone of the disability community of the United States of America.”

— Matthew, Vermont

Healthcare is wireless

I depend on wireless to keep up with doctor’s appointments, family, and friends. I depend on them for help. Without wireless, I would be in deep trouble! They pump me up and inspire me to keep fighting!”

- William, Florida

Family is wireless

Wireless is a great way to keep in contact with all your loved ones! I can reconnect with new and old friends, share stories in life, learn new skills, and work from home.”

- Sirena, Oklahoma

Memories are wireless

It keeps me sane! It also gives me the opportunity to begin to heal from the death of my mother. She was my best friend. Thank you Wireless for giving me the opportunity to keep her memory alive.”

– Leslie, Texas

Learning is wireless

Engaging with learning is the most impactful part of having wireless while spending time at home!”

- Donna, Kansas

Family is wireless

I use my cellphone so I can keep in contact with my girls and I will be able to do my homework.”

- Carol, Illinois

Healthcare is wireless

My wireless story is simple: I need to be connected so that I can stay in touch with vital services like my doctor and therapist. I also need to be able to connect to my friends. Being connected gives me peace of mind.”

- Michael, Washington

Accessibility is wireless

I am blind and a former avid reader. Wireless helps me enjoy audiobooks and podcasts with my wife. It allows us to share and experience so much together that would otherwise be lost to my disability.”

- Desmond, New York

Keeping connected is wireless

I’m taking care of my husband who is terminal…it helps to text my children when you don’t have any friends.

- Edith, Ohio

Family is wireless

Wireless has brought me and my dad closer by being able to email and video call one another because he lives in another state. Relying on consistent wireless service is extremely important to me because talking to my dad assures me that he is doing okay.”

- Keziah, North Carolina

Love is wireless

I would be lost without my phone and service. I can go on social media and see my children and their families, which keeps me connected with the people I love most. I can also apply to jobs remotely and read my bible app. I love that we live in a day and age where cellphones are so affordable.”

- Joanne, California

What important moment in your life was made possible thanks to your wireless device?

Whether it’s a FaceTime that made us smile, a phone call that changed our lives, or a text message that kept us connected, we all have a reason why wireless matters. Share with us how wireless has made a difference in your life.

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