Policies, laws and regulations that impact the access and cost of Internet and the digital technologies we’ve come to depend on…
MoreThe Universal Service Fund was created as a mandate of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to increase availability of telecommunications services to consumers throughout the Nation. Over a decade later, revising the now outdated Universal Service Fund (USF) is one of the challenges that the FCC faces in implementing the National Broadband Plan released in more »
In 1995, under the leadership of Governor Sonny Perdue, telecommunications embarked on a journey for legislation reform to reflect the modern day technologies and advances in telecom. In the past decade, Georgia has taken important steps towards being a leader in broadband and telecommunications reform. Growth in broadband deployment has attracted private sector investment and more »
Bill will increase investment in broadband and bring economic growth to Georgia ATLANTA – In response to the Georgia General Assembly passage of HB 168, the Telecom Jobs and Investment Act, John Watson, Chairman of Citizens for a Digital Future, made the following statement: “Citizens for a Digital Future applauds the Georgia General Assembly for more »
Jobs in every business industry today are reaping the many benefits of broadband. Broadband and high-speed Internet access has created robust communications capabilities and a more efficient workforce. The benefits are so advantageous, that one opinion piece posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution described broadband Internet, as once considered to be “a luxury,” but now as “an more »
As both policy makers and the public continue to digest the 376 pages that make up the FCC’s National Broadband Plan released March 16th, a strong focus remains on the importance of accommodating the growing use of broadband. As the number of heavily data-dependent smartphone owners grows, mobile broadband and its reliance on increased spectrum more »
This week, CDF held it’s most recent meeting in a continuing series of leadership breakfasts around Georgia in Cherokee County. CDF Chairman John Watson led a group of technology experts and telecommunications representatives in a conversation about the issues facing expanding broadband in Georgia. Watson was joined by former Public Service Commissioner and telecommunications expert, more »
