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Posts tagged: Economy

Matt Thompson's picture

The Internet Washington, D.C, and the world

In Washington only about half of the population has access to high speed Internet. The best and fastest way to spur an economic recovery is to provide access to the Internet for everybody.

Principle: Access Tags: Economy, generation, Infrastructure. Open Internet, Washington
Robb Henshaw's picture

In a Time of Bailouts, Broadband Extension Must Be Paired With Fiscal Responsibility

It is highly encouraging to see the groundswell of support for establishing a comprehensive national broadband strategy that will help make internet access a reality for more Americans.

Principle: Choice Tags: Broadband, Community Internet, Digital Divide, Economy, Infrastructure, Internet economy, WiFi, Wireless