The first step toward crafting a comprehensive national policy for high speed internet deployment is collecting data on the current state of high speed access. The same is true for individual states looking to expand high speed internet to all residents. Read More »
A new report from California notes that while broadband adoption rates in California are among the highest in the nation, there is a significant divide between rural and urban areas. Read More »
Bringing high-speed Internet to coastal areas is a plus for vacationers looking for the comforts of home. But what happens when you bring fiber-optics to a crabber's shack? Read More »
We've made a few small changes at SpeedMatters.org--including a new version of the speed test--with more to come in the next few months. Read More »
The case for universal high speed internet access just got even stronger. A new study from the Brookings Institute shows a clear relationship between high speed internet access and increased economic growth. Read More »
The Pew Internet & American Life Project just released its latest report on high speed internet adoption in the United States. Surprise, surprise--the results are troubling. Read More »
High speed internet continues to change people's lives in ways big and small. The latest evidence is a study by eMarketer, a market research firm, showing that an estimated 80 million Americans will use the internet for banking and bill paying this year. Read More »
A recent editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer made a strong case for universal high speed internet access in Ohio and in the rest of the country. Read More »
When we sent the new Speed Test report to Congress, you did the crucial legwork and followed up with your Senators. Some said they got the run around, others reported their Senator's staff was familiar with the report and being overrun by calls. One person even spoke directly with their Senator! Read More »
For moms struggling to balance their careers and their families, high speed internet has become an extremely useful tool to stay connected. Read More »
