universal broadband access

FCC Report: Broadband Access Lacking

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:52:50 -0400

Full article: MediaWeek
Katy Bachman
A new study from the FCC found that between 14 and 24 million Americans lack access to broadband and aren't about to get access any time soon. The FCC pointed to the report as more evidence that the U.S. needs the broadband plan issued by the Commission earlier this year.

Should Broadband Access Be Universal?

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:20:43 -0500

Full article: CIO Today
Jill Zeman Bleed
According to a report released by the FCC, the use of broadband varies greatly among different demographic groups. For example, nearly 90 percent of families with incomes of $100,000 or higher subscribe to broadband services, compared with 35 percent of families with incomes of $20,000 or less. Rural households are less likely to subscribe.

FCC Begins Long Journey to Universal Broadband

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:12:03 -0400

Full article: BroadcastEngineering
Michael Grotticelli
Providing basic broadband connections to the 3 million to 6 million American households without access could cost as much as $20 billion, the FCC said. And speeding up Internet service for the estimated 10 million Americans who have slower Internet connections could cost as much as $35 billion.

The Promise of Universal Broadband

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:18:28 -0400

Full article: Telephony Online
Kermit Ross
The FCC's report, "On a Rural Broadband Strategy", makes a broadband promise to rural America: "Just as rural electrification created a new group of home appliance consumers, so will a broadband-connected rural America." Simply put, broadband buildout to rural Americans promotes and encourages sustained economic development.

Beyond Broadband Access: Data Based Information Policy for a New Administration

Patricia Johnson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:42:49 -0400

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The New America Foundation is holding a three-day workshop in Washington, D.C. to address the new U.S. Administration's developing policy for universal broadband service, including the technology, applications, software and content necessary to realizing broadband's full potential for society and democracy. The aim of the workshop is to put forth a strategy for advancing a comprehensive, data based approach for applying statistical methods to understanding policy consequences and improving policy outcomes.

Internet Access Still a Wish for Many in Rural Areas

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:19:59 -0500

Full article: The Sacramento Bee
Diana Lambert
Millions of Americans in sparsely populated areas deemed unprofitable by large communications companies remain without broadband Internet access. California would see a gain of 1.8 million jobs and $132 million in payroll over 10 years if broadband use among adults were increased by 3.8 percent annually, according to a recent report.

Obama Vows Broadband Expansion in Recovery Plan

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:25:57 -0500

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
President-elect Barack Obama made ubiquitous Internet access a key part of the economic recovery plan he outlined for "Wall Street and Main Street" in his most recent radio/Web address.

Will Obama's FCC Push for Internet Access for All?

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:38:01 -0500

Full article: National Public Radio
Joel Rose
President-elect Barack Obama has not said who he'll appoint to lead the FCC under his administration, or what the powerful federal agency's priorities will be. But if the people advising him are any indication, high-speed Internet access may be near the top of the list. <em>(Audio 1:55)</em>

U.S. Voters Elect Obama

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:29:28 -0500

Full article: IDG News Service
Grant Gross
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has been elected the first African-American president of the United States. Sen. Obama supports universal broadband and Net Neutrality.

Universal Broadband

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:05:49 -0400

Access to high-speed Internet service -- also known as broadband -- has become a basic public necessity, just like water or electricity.

Yet despite its importance, broadband in the United States is far from universal. Millions of Americans still stand on the wrong side of the "digital divide," unable to tap into the political, economic and social resources of the Web.