Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide [electronic resource] : Federal Assistance Programs

Corporate Author:: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Published:: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2012.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (31 pages), digital, PDF file

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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 under served communities. Discusses status of broadband deployment in the U.S., broadband in rural and underserved areas, and adequacy of broadband deployment data. Considers Federal role in telecommunications development, including FCC and Rural Utilities Service programs. Summarizes legislation in the 110th-112th Congresses regarding broadband deployment assistance.
This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 11-RL-30719t in the 2011 issue.

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