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Broadband Adoption and Use in America
This recent report by John B. Horrigan, formerly of Pew Internet discusses how that the growth of U.S. adoption rates and the gaps that remain.
National Broadband Plan
The FCC recently released the National Broadband Plan. You can access it at http://www.broadband.gov/.
CCTPG is is reviewing the Plan and planning on discussing its implication for California.
FCC on Net Neutrality
September 2009---"The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Monday [September 21] proposed stricter rules to ensure that wireless and wireline Internet providers don't block or slow traffic over their networks, a widely anticipated move that drew swift criticism from the telecommunications industry."
Criticisms and other responses came from USTelecom, the Progress and Freedom Foundation, Comcast, Free Press, Google, the Competitive Enterprise Institute th
Criticisms and other responses came from USTelecom, the Progress and Freedom Foundation, Comcast, Free Press, Google, the Competitive Enterprise Institute th
Wired for Wireless
The Wireless Comparative Analysis and Best Practices Education Project was initiated in 2007 to provide reliable information to policymakers, community leaders, and industry about: (a) the experience with government-led wireless projects; and (b) best practices for Digital Inclusion within these projects. It was a collaborative effort among Community Partners, California Community Technology Policy Group (CCTPG), and Broadband Institute of California, funded by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF). The Project sought to research multiple aspects of government-led wireless networks and to identify lessons learned along with opportunities and promising practices, particularly those that promote Digital Inclusion.
Wired for Wireless Report
The Wireless Comparative Analysis and Best Practices Education Project was initiated in 2007 to provide reliable information to policymakers, community leaders, and industry about: (a) the experience with government-led wireless projects; and (b) best practices for Digital Inclusion within these projects. It was a collaborative effort among Community Partners, California Community Technology Policy Group (CCTPG), and Broadband Institute of California, funded by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF). The Project sought to research multiple aspects of government-led wireless networks and to identify lessons learned along with opportunities and promising practices, particularly those that promote Digital Inclusion.
Broadband Truth-in-Labeling
September 2009---"The Open Technology Initiative of the New America Foundation is calling for Truth-in-Labeling by our nation's broadband operators. Drawn from similar useful disclosure requirements by lenders, these Broadband Truth-in-Labeling disclosure standards will give the marketplace a much-needed tool that clarifies and adds meaning to the terms and conditions of the service being offered."
To read more, please visit the New America Foundation website.
To read more, please visit the New America Foundation website.
FCC on Net Neutrality and Public Response
September 2009---"The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Monday [September 21] proposed stricter rules to ensure that wireless and wireline Internet providers don't block or slow traffic over their networks, a widely anticipated move that drew swift criticism from the telecommunications industry."
Criticisms and other responses came from USTelecom, the Progress and Freedom Foundation, Comcast, Free Press, Google, the Competitive Enterprise Institute think tank, and the American Cable Association.
Criticisms and other responses came from USTelecom, the Progress and Freedom Foundation, Comcast, Free Press, Google, the Competitive Enterprise Institute think tank, and the American Cable Association.
The Internet and Civic Engagement
September 2009---"Political and civic involvement have long been dominated by those with high levels of income and education, leading some advocates to hope that internet-based engagement might alter this pattern. However, a new report by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project shows that the internet is not changing the fundamental socio-economic character of civic engagement in America. When it comes to online activities such as contributing money, contacting a government official or signing an online petition, the wealthy and well-educated continue to lead the way.
Intense Competition for Broadband Funds
August 2009---"The numbers are in: 2,200 applications are requesting $27.6 billion in first round broadband stimulus funding.
The problem: There’s only $4.3 billion available.
Welcome to the competition.
According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), applications were submitted by a diverse range of applicants, including state, local and tribal governments; nonprofit organizations; industry; anchor institutions, such as libraries, universities, community colleges and hospitals; public safety organizations; and other entities in rural, suburban and urban areas.
