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by John B. Morris, Jr., Associate Administrator, Office of Policy Analysis and Development
NTIA relies on sound data to understand the state of communications and information use in the United States, and to develop policies that promote robust broadband services across the country. Since 1994,…
Vol 2 | Issue 12 | December 2017
Broadband Enhances Public Safety
Public safety personnel must make life-saving decisions in a matter of seconds. Broadband facilitates quick decision making and enhances public safety efforts in the following ways:
Broadband facilitates a coordinated response…
Cross-posted with U.S. Department of Commerce blog.
By Giulia McHenry, Chief Economist, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Broadband can play an essential role in supporting veterans by providing access to services and helping them to establish a stable and…
Vol 2 | Issue 11 | November 2017
Electric Cooperatives Are Powering Rural Broadband Expansion
Nearly two generations ago, electric cooperatives played an important role in closing the rural electricity gap. Today, electric co-ops are on a similar mission to deploy broadband to help close the…
Vol 2 | Issue 10 | October 2017
Broadband and Regional Economic Development
In the face of new market demands, communities are repositioning themselves to maximize future prosperity and growth. Many communities are taking a cooperative approach, working with surrounding towns and cities to…
Vol 2 | Issue 9| September 2017
Building a Skilled Workforce for Today and Tomorrow
One in four new jobs created in the next decade will be in technology and healthcare, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics These industries will not be alone in needing workers proficient in math…
NTIA, through the BroadbandUSA program, will hold a technical assistance workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on August 21, 2017, to share information and help communities build their broadband capacity and utilization. The workshop will present in-depth sessions on planning and funding broadband…
Vol 2 | Issue 8 | August 2017
Tourism: Broadband Access is as Important as the View
Whether deep in the woods, on a remote island, or strolling downtown streets, vacationers and owners all want access to broadband connectivity. Why is broadband important to tourists and part-time residents…
Vol 2 | Issue 7 | July 2017Creating “Smart Farms” with Broadband ConnectivityBroadband connectivity is transforming 21st-century farming, revolutionizing on-the-ground operations and allowing farmers to manage their businesses more effectively. Today’s farmers use Internet-enabled tools both in and…
The following is a cross-post from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $38.5 million to 33 research and development (R&D) projects aimed at advancing broadband…