A new research study reveals that many American households now consider broadband Internet access a necessity. Broadband at home, the study concludes, provides over $30 billion annually in benefits to consumers in the areas of education, health care, work, news, entertainment and civic affairs. Read More »
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples recently announced the creation of a state broadband task force that will bring broadband to rural parts of Texas. The task force will work with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Public Utility Committee (PUC) to maximize broadband penetration throughout the state. Read More »
Even after passing a stimulus package that invests billions in broadband, President Obama's administration reaffirmed its commitment to expanding high speed Internet access across America. Susan Crawford, Special Assistant to the President for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy recently declared that the United States is "definitely behind" our competitors in broadband adoption and deployment. She continued on to say, "the president cares deeply about broadband." Read More »
In comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Communications Workers of America (CWA) commended the FCC for moving forward promptly to develop a national broadband plan. CWA recommends that the Commission hold a series of public hearings to solicit guidance for the plan, set specific benchmarks to increase broadband speeds to the home, establish tax incentives to encourage broadband build out and upgrades, and safeguard consumers and create quality jobs. Read More »
In his "rebuilding America" plan, President Obama pushed smart grid technology to the forefront - citing it as a way not only to eliminate power outages, but also as a mechanism for job creation and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. However, none of that will be possible without broadband Internet connections. Read More »
In a recent article, Telephony Online points out that applying Moore's Law to our nation's digital network and extending that network into new geographic areas could be a much-needed boost to our economy. Read More »
The Benton Foundation has released a report entitled "Using technology and innovation to address our nation's critical challenges" that very successfully makes the case for a national broadband policy. Read More »
A recent study found that fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology will provide significant environmental benefits, just six years after being deployed. The study, commissioned by the Fiber-to-the-Home Council based its findings on similar lifestyle studies used in other industries. With FTTH Internet connections, people will be more likely to telecommute, which saves gasoline and in turn helps the environment. Read More »
In honor of April's Earth Day celebrations, NextGenWeb put together a list of 10 ways that high speed Internet can help save the earth. These tips for your personal and professional life can help you go green using high speed Internet. Read More »
High speed Internet, demands for alternative energy, and growing global markets are dynamic forces in today's world that hold promise for rural America if they can be harnessed properly, according to Thomas Dorr, the undersecretary for rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dorr highlighted these possibilities during the South Carolina Agricultural Summit on November 27th. Read More »
