Bridging The Last Mile Of The Digital Divide
As far as we have come in this country over the past decade in bridging the Digital Divide, many are still unconnected and unable to keep up.
From ComputerWorld, February 13, 2008
Broadband Access in Rural Areas
Rural operators face unique challenges in providing cost-effective broadband access. 3.65 GHz, a spectrum used by few current operators, offers a unique land-grab opportunity.
From EETimes.com, February 11, 2008
The Power Of Open Spectrum
Billions have been earned off the spectrum, first by the government, then by those who won the auctions. But the spectrum has been under-utilized and it has been over-priced.
From ZDNet, February 07, 2008
North Carolina Joins with Qualcomm To Give 100 Smartphones To Students
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Digital Millennial Consulting and Qualcomm Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the joint distribution of 100 Smartphones to four high schools in three school districts across the state of North Carolina.
From CNNMoney, February 04, 2008
Wireless Minneapolis Grants Help Bridge Digital Divide
The Minneapolis Digital Inclusion Fund has awarded its first nine grants totaling $200,000 to organizations across the city for programs to promote technology access and technology literacy.
From Government Technology, February 01, 2008
Bush Administration Says "Yes" To Broadband Strategy In Cheerleading Report
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the US doesn't have a comprehensive national broadband policy. FCC Commissioners Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein don't think we have one either, and you'd expect them to know if such a thing existed. Yesterday's report from the academic technology group EDUCAUSE also lamented the lack of a comprehensive strategy and laid out a powerful, practical vision of fiber to every home.
From Ars Technica, January 31, 2008
Press Release: Gutierrez Hails Dramatic U.S. Broadband Growth
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today released the report, “Networked Nation: Broadband in America, 2007,” that highlights the dramatic growth of broadband in the United States.
From National Telecommunications and Information Administration, January 31, 2008
Technology Grants Available in Seattle
Grant funds are now available for Seattle organizations working on closing the digital divide.
From Government Technology, January 29, 2008
Philadelphia Eyes Options If EarthLink Abandons City's Wi-Fi Effort
Philadelphia's CIO said today that he believes there is a 75% chance that EarthLink Inc. will sell or abandon its ambitious citywide Wi-Fi network operation in a year. As a result, the city is already making contingency plans in case that happens.
From ComputerWorld, January 29, 2008
CDW-Government Moves The 21st-Century Classroom From Concept To Practice
CDW Government, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation and leading source of Information Technology solutions to educators and governments, today announced its 21st-century classroom solution to deliver comprehensive technology products and professional development services to the K-12 market.
From Centre Daily Times, January 28, 2008
