Policies, laws and regulations that impact the access and cost of Internet and the digital technologies we’ve come to depend on…
MoreYou may have come across certain websites, particularly news sites, which require a subscription to view its content. With the popularity of watching ones favorite TV shows online really taking off, some currently free websites are beginning to consider a subscription fee as well. According to this New York Times article, “some television executives are more »
Coalition supports policies that enable innovation Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Citizens for a Digital Future(CDF), a national coalition whose members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies, launched in North Carolina. “In order for consumers to have access to the latest technologies and best services more »
A public notice issued Tuesday reports the FCC has said April 13th will be the deadline for the public and industries to weigh in on the FCC’s role is giving the $7.2 billion in broadband grants via the National Telecommunications & Information Administration(NTIA) and the Agriculture Department’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS), NTIA and RUS. To more »
A public notice issued Tuesday reports the FCC has said April 13th will be the deadline for the public and industries to weigh in on the FCC’s role is giving the $7.2 billion in broadband grants via the National Telecommunications & Information Administration(NTIA) and the Agriculture Department’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS), NTIA and RUS. To more »
Citizens for a Digital Future strives for consumer friendly policies in Alabama Montgomery – Today, Citizens for a Digital Future(CDF), a national coalition whose members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment, transparency and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies, launched in Alabama. “As many states are now considering updating their telecommunications more »
This article in the LA Times looks into the current state of Health IT in the U.S. When implemented, the use of information technology in doctors’ offices and hospitals improves patient care and reduces costs. A win-win situation if you ask me. As the story reports, Health IT has the ability to “cut medical errors, more »
Bill will increase broadband access and encourage economic investment in the state MONTGOMERY, AL – Citizens for a Digital Future, a national coalition that supports public policies that encourage broad deployment, transparency and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies, commends Alabama’s legislative leaders and Governor for passing The Communications Modernization and Lifeline Improvement Act. more »
An article in Sci-Tech today, “Spreading Wi-Fi Across the Friendly Skies” reports that now the sky is literally the limit when it comes to broadband access. A company called Aircell is installing Wi-Fi internet service on United, American, Virgin America, and Delta airlines. The story is an interview with chief executive Jack Blumenstein who explains more »
Today in D.C., agencies involved in the grant programs of the Broadband Stimulus Fund are holding the first of several public meeting to discuss how the money will be allocated. The grants totaling $7.2 billion, part of President Obama’s economic stimulus package, are for broadband expansion and related education and training. Agencies within the Departments more »
In this New York Times Bits Blog, Saul Hansell writes about the state of broadband deployment in other countries in order to analyze why Internet services remain comparatively slower and more expensive in the U.S. Some of the factors taken into consideration are the basic speed of broadband service and urban density. To read this more »
