One BlackBerry Per Child
Nearly half-million orders received from developing countries thus far for the so-called $100 laptop suggests that this effort to supply affordable PCs may be too late. That's because the developing world has been swept up in the mobile voice revolution, which has far outpaced the spread of desktop and laptop computers.
From ComputerWorld, June 01, 2008
For Poor, a Gaping Digital Divide
Desperation three years ago forced Marie, 54, to jump across the "digital divide," the line separating people who have access to personal computers and the Internet from those who don't.
From ChicagoTribune.com, June 01, 2008
Akamai Compares States' Broadband Speeds
Akamai today released their first ever "State of the Internet Report," which covers a number of topics including broadband penetration, broadband speeds, security, and more. Of particular note was their measurement of speed, with the report examining not only the fastest countries, but the fastest States.
From BroadbandReports.com, May 29, 2008
The Dawn of Free Internet Access?
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has proposed the commission auction off a portion of the 25 megahertz spectrum with a free provision -- meaning that whoever licenses the spectrum must provide internet access to people for free.
From Wired.com, May 29, 2008
Wireless Philadelphia's Goldman: It's No Time to Quit
Wireless Philadelphia has always been more about people than technology. Of the roughly 600,000 households in the city, more than half lack Internet access.
From Philadelphia Daily News, May 29, 2008
It's Roads, Stupid, but it Ought to be Broadband
North Carolina ought to pay to connect the `last mile' to high-speed Internet
From Charlotte Observer, May 29, 2008
UK Digital Divide? Rural Areas Better Connected
Fears of a 'digital divide' in Britain have been quashed by figures showing rural areas are now better connected to broadband than urban areas.
From Metro.co.uk, May 29, 2008
National Governor's Association Releases States Report
GA’s report offers a state-by-state rundown of programs and incentives implemented to expand broadband use. Our research highlights how broadband access spurs economic development, attracts new businesses to a community and improves overall quality of life. We specifically highlighted important developments in broadband, such as telemedicine, distance learning and faster information sharing in the public safety sector.
From NextGenWeb.com, May 28, 2008
Narrowing the Digital Divide for Bay Area Kids
These children in the Bay Area have this computer lab because 18-year-old Corey started a non-profit called "No Child Left Unplugged." He came up with the idea when he was only 14 years old. While volunteering at an inner city school, he noticed some old, unused computers.
From cbs5.com, May 28, 2008
Wireless for Communities, Citizens and the Public Interest
The Journal of Community Informatics has just published a special issue on Wireless Networking for Communities,
Citizens and the Public Interest.
From Jounral of Community Informatics, May 28, 2008
