Archive for June, 2009
The World Bank reports on how broadband is helping developing nations

A new report from the World Bank found that high speed internet access can enhance economic and democratic growth in developing countries. To read this article and report, please go here.

PC World discusses a new study that shows the growth of broadband

A research firm, Entropy Economics, recently released a study that found broadband speed and availability has grown signficantly in recent years. To read this story, go here.

Op-ed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette talks about how broadband helps job growth

This commentary discusses how the broadband stimulus money, if used wisely, can help facilitate economic and job growth. To read this article, please go here.

Citizens for a Digital Future welcomes new members

Citizens for a Digital Future is pleased to welcome some new members to the coalition in Alabama.  These new members include, Computers for All, First Stop-Second Chance, A.G. Gaston Conference, Foundation Capital, Birmingham Business Development Initiative, Birmingham Business Resource Center and Dickerson Management.  These organizations can all attest to the various ways in which broadband more »

Reuters covers recent remarks by U.S. technology officer on incentives for broadband

Aneesh Chopra, the chief technology officer for the U.S., discusses how he believes investment in high-speed Internet connections can be spurred by new wireless phone applications. To read this story, go here.

Rural broadband CEO discusses how broadband can improve healthcare for rural America

The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services held a public hearing in Rapid City, South Dakota. To read this story, click here.