New Survey Looks For Internet Adoption Solutions
by Lesly Simmons
African Americans and Hispanics agree that Internet access is critical to success, but still lag far behind in actual usage for a number of reasons, including privacy, cost, and education, according to a new survey.
Earlier this month Brilliant Corners Research and Strategies surveyed 900 people to get their views on internet usage, and the statistics [...]
Diverse Reviewers Sought for Broadband Stimulus Grants
by Lesly Simmons
The federal government is looking for reviewers to help ensure stimulus money earmarked for broadband projects goes to the right places. $7.2 billion was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to boost broadband growth in underserved areas. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a division of the Department of Commerce, is overseeing grants from organizations and communities seeking funds from the stimulus package.
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