Minority Chambers of Commerce Add Voice to Broadband, Net Neutrality Debate
Leadership of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have come out against net neutrality regulation, arguing it could limit access and opportunity for minority-owned small businesses.
Read MoreThe Internet is the Difference Between Thriving and Not
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, the first African-American female FCC Commissioner, spent a few minutes with Black Web 2.0 to talk about Broadband. She goes into detail on her thoughts about a National Broadband plan, what net neutrality means to her, and how broadband offers great opportunity for entrepreneurs:
Read MoreBroadband for America Co-Chair Michael Powell Schools Me on iPhone Apps
You might have discovered yesterday morning that Michael Powell has been named co-chair along with Harold Ford, Jr. for Broadband for America. We had the chance to interview Michael, just prior to the release of that news and let me say, he was unbelievably cool. Now, I am no political junkie but I do try [...]
Read MoreBlack Elected Officials Urge FCC to Keep the Digital Divide in Mind
In a letter sent to the FCC last month, the groups asked the agency “ensure that any new rules proposed can clearly be shown to benefit all consumers and not expand the digital divide facing disadvantaged populations.” The FCC is one of the agencies responsible for developing and implementing a national broadband plan.
Read MoreFCC Uses Twitter and Blog to Evangelize National Broadband Plan
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a blog and a Twitter feed in an effort to strengthen its resolve to take the discussion of broadband use directly to the people. The social media campaign supplements the overall plan of the agency to engage the public in an ongoing dialogue.
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