Programs like the ACP and technologies like fixed wireless can play a key role in connecting older adults.
Engaging local communities can build trust, which is an important factor in increasing adoption.
There is a perennial policy debate over why the digital divide exists and what to do about it.
To deploy the infrastructure itself, states must focus on user buy-in as well as network deployment.
Collaboration between community leaders will be essential in ensuring success of the Biden infrastructure bill in California.
Finding something to be grateful about with regard to Better Broadband, Better Lives
Study finds income doesn't exactly explain adoption among minorities, lawmakers criticize Amazon-MGM, Benton awards.
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2013 – The United States is, in fact, among the world leaders in broadband deployment, according to […]
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2013 – Broadband is about more than internet connection speeds, but now is everywhere, and affecting the […]
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2012 – A couple weeks ago, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the FCC’s Order to […]
If you’re like most consumers today, you’re spending many hours a day online, surfing the Internet for information, sending and receiving e-mails, watching videos, exchanging photos,...
Last year, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recognized the role of technology in strengthening this country’s economy by investing 7.2 million in funding into...
WASHINGTON March 22,2011 - The Federal Communications Commission released its annual Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Deployment reports on Monday which show the rapid growth of...
PHILADELPHIA, Penn., March 8, 2010 - There is a persistent digital divide among low-income individuals, households, and communities throughout the US, as it relates to “always...
LAKE FOREST, Ill., January 11, 2010 - Last July when the Round 1 of Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program was announced, Don Samuelson suggested that public housing...
December 15, 2009 - The value of universal access to broadband was discussed at an occasionally tense Federal Communications Commission field hearing in Memphis on Monday...
The American Library Association on Wednesday submitted comments (PDF) to the Federal Communications Commission addressing broadband adoption. The ALA filed the comments in response to the...
WASHINGTON, December 2, 2009 - The director of the Federal Communication Commission's task force dealing with broadband adoption and usage will give the keynote remarks at...
The National Cable Telecommunications Association and Kyle McSlarrow must be commended for their creation, in partnership with both public and […]
It goes without saying that the FCC has a daunting task of rule making when it comes to filling the […]
The FCC released five significant barriers associated with the adoption of Broadband within the U.S. which is part of the National […]
WASHINGTON, November 23, 2009 – Declaring that its prior mission had been accomplished, on Thursday the Alliance for Public Technology rebranded itself as the National Broadband...
WASHINGTON, November 22, 2009 - In unanimous 5-0 decision, the commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission voted Wednesday to standardize the application process for tower siting...
WASHINGTON, November 16, 2009 – A working group of the non-profit U.S. Broadband Coalition on Friday released a report in which the group called for the...
October 8, 2009 - The national broadband plan needs to focus on “the least, the last and the lost,” according to panelists participating in the Federal...
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2009 – The coordinator of the national broadband plan at the Federal Communications Commission, Blair Levin said Monday he is less optimistic about...
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2009 – Last week the Pew Internet & American Life Project released its eagerly-awaited report about broadband penetration. To nearly everyone’s surprise, in...
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2009 – The effort to increase broadband adoption has mainly focused on increasing broadband access and availability to drive demand, this may not...
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 11, 2009 - "Best Practices" for increasing broadband "take rates" should include better data collection and a focus on placing more computers...
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2009 - Making broadband applications more relevant in underserved and unserved communities could be a better use of stimulus funds than building infrastructure,...
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2009 - A White Paper released Tuesday by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association recommends broadband stimulus grants prioritize built-out to remote, unserved...
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2009 – Broadband stimulus funds should be prioritized to unserved areas and encourage greater adoption, National Cable and Telecommunications Association president and CEO...
WASHINGTON, December 5 - This report, authored by BroadbandCensus.com Editor Drew Clark for the Aspen Institute's Communications and Society Program in August 2007, asks and attempts...
WASHINGTON, July 31 – Although broadband is largely available in low-income communities in the United States, many of the poor do not see a reason to...
