Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide. Federal Assistance Programs

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet.

Poverty.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Examines issue of broadband Internet access and the "digital divide," a term used to describe the lack of access to and use of telecommunications technologies among low-income and other underserved communities. Considers Federal role in telecommunications development, including FCC and Rural Utilities Service programs. Summarizes legislation in the 110th and 111th Congresses regarding broadband deployment assistance, and examines related policy issues

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-RSI-0759

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