Free Internet Service Update

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Kate Bladow

Late last year I mentioned that the FCC had proposed a plan to offer free wireless Internet service to Americans. Not unexpectedly, the FCC didn't take action before the end of the year as some had predicted. However, the new administration has included six billion dollars in their proposed economic stimulus plan in order to improve Internet access in underserved areas. As digital divide advocates have long recognized, increased access to the Internet will provide both short- and long-term economic benefits. (Thanks to Molly French for pointing this out.) - K

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Claudia - February 3, 2009 5:27 PM

I can't wait for this to happen. Then we can get behind internet initiatives 100%, no doubt.

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