Broadband important to rural residents, too
05.14.12
Three-quarters of rural residents think high-speed Internet is essential for their quality of life, says a new report. Read More »
Rural Communities Archives
Broadband adoption gap narrows, but many are still left without access
05.03.12
A report by the National Urban League highlights the narrowing broadband adoption gap, but notes there is still much progress to be made. Read More »
New report touts broadband as the backbone of business and economic recovery
05.03.12
Report by Connected Nation highlights the key role broadband plays in business growth, and the country's continued economic recovery. Read More »
FCC Announces Competition to Fuel Low-Income Broadband Adoption
04.30.12
The FCC's new initiative focuses on testing ways to increase adoption of high-speed internet among low-income Americans. Read More »
FCC backs rural Internet connectivity with $300 million fund
04.27.12
The FCC announces launch of the Connect America Fund, aimed at connecting every American to high-speed Internet. Read More »
Philadelphia and NJ to Verizon: Build out FiOS!
04.17.12
As Philadelphia presses Verizon to extend FiOS to low-income neighborhoods, New Jersey tells the company to fulfill its commitment to the whole state. Read More »
No right to a landline?
04.16.12
Four states have already given AT&T and Verizon an end to required landline service, and more are coming, says journalist in this video. Read More »
With Federal Help, Broadband Grows In Rural Areas
04.04.12
A report from a national telecom cooperative says that federal help has been key to the growth of rural broadband. Read More »
Telecoms quietly waging war on the right to a phone
03.29.12
AT&T and Verizon are waging a ferocious lobbying campaign at the state level to end universal service - and no one is paying attention. Read More »
Digital divide entrenched in poverty
03.27.12
A study from The Media and Broadband Project details the link between lack of Internet and poverty. Read More »
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