Parts of Virginia Slow to Get Fast Internet
A study says 29 percent of households in Southwest Virginia have high-speed connections.
From Roanoke.com, April 24, 2008
Senator Kerry Urges Investment in Broadband
At a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., spoke about the future of the Internet and urged large-scale public investment in broadband infrastructure to help key regions of Massachusetts, including Western Massachusetts, compete in the global economy.
From iBerkshires.com, April 24, 2008
Kramden Institute Forges Ahead to Bridge the Digital Divide
At the award ceremony on April 26, Kramden Institute will donate over 100 computers to students from more than two dozen North Carolina schools.
From Carolina Newswire, April 23, 2008
'Digital Inclusion' Efforts Give Training and Gear
Pathways to Technology is part of a larger grassroots "digital inclusion" effort in San Francisco to provide affordable Internet access, hardware and technology training to low-income and disadvantaged residents.
From PC World, April 13, 2008
National Campaign Will Connect Millions Of Americans To Technology
This morning, One Economy Corporation, a global nonprofit, announced the launch of the Bring IT Home America campaign at an event demonstrating the broad range of support for a national strategy to increase digital inclusion.
From eMediaWire, April 09, 2008
California Counties: Full Broadband Access Possible Within Two Years
All western Nevada County residents could have broadband Internet service by 2010 - and people living in Sierra County could have complete coverage as early as this summer, said Gil Mathew, president of the county Economic Resource Council.
From TheUnion.com, April 04, 2008
Survey Says U.S. Needs Broadband Boost And Redistribution
According to a new telecom industry survey from Tellabs, America’s growing economic inequality is coming to broadband service access as well, making the country one of data-rich haves and have-nots.
From Telecommunications Online, April 02, 2008
Washington Governor Signs Digital Inclusion And Broadband Bill
On March 31st, Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation creating a Washington State Community Technology Opportunity Program with an initial half million dollars for grants and capacity building. The legislation also legally defines community technology and digital inclusion, requires a state online directory of community tech programs, and establishes a planning process for broadband development and adoption.
From Reclaim the Media, April 01, 2008
768 Kb/s Still Isn't Enough
Telecom industry professionals think the current Universal Service Fund should be used to expand rural broadband, according to a recent Tellabs survey, and they believe location and economic status should not determine the extent to which broadband is available.
From Telephony Online, March 31, 2008
Free Computers Connecting Riverside Residents To Better Futures
Riverside is helping its residents become smarter. That's the goal of Smart Riverside, the city's nonprofit agency that works to encourage using high technology and bridge the digital divide.
From The Press Enterprise, March 29, 2008
