Tuesday, November 1, 2011

DIGITAL ACCESS

America Offline-

Digital Divide- The digital divide in the United States is extremely huge.

Unequal Access- The United States has a large unequal access to internet.

Innovators- Their are innovators in the U.S. trying to fix the problem of low internet access throughout our country.

What are the options for better Access? To be able to make all the communities be able to get on the grid and help them afford better internet access so could improve as a country.


Explain the Final Recommendations?Government should create better incentives for those seeking to build new networks (e.g., grants, tax incentives and subsidies).

Government should treat broadband as a public utility like electricity, water systems and roads.

Federal legislation should be established to ensure universal access and user choice.

Local communities should be free to build their own networks (e.g., municipal wireless and fiber), and to establish technology centers.

The public needs to be better engaged with Internet access and choice issues.



What could be done to increase internet access and create more choices for communities nationwide? government should treat broadband as a public utility like electricity, water systems and roads. (38.8 percent)

federal rules should be established to ensure universal access and user choice. (32.8 percent)



What actions need to be taken to keep the internet open for users and innovators?passing federal rules that mandate openness across all internet networks. (68.8 percent)

passing federal rules that protect internet innovation. (6 percent)


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