On April 30, 2009, the Citizens for a Digital Future, an Atlanta, Georgia-based coalition of non-profits, organizations and industry members that recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology, launched in North Carolina.
Said John Watson, Charmin of the coalition, "In order for consumers to have access to the latest technologies and best services possible, it is imperative for North Carolina to ensure its laws are keeping pace with the proliferation of new and innovative telecommunications options available today.
"Citizens for a Digital Future supports policies that encourage investment in and deployment of broadband and other digital technologies that enhance our lives in so many ways."
The Citizens for a Digital Future has now launched in four different states: Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and will soon, I hope, make its presence felt in the remaining states of our union.
So far the coalition, which is completely voluntary and does not require membership dues or fees, have focused on deployment and administration of the economic stimulus package in its covered states, with up-to-date and interesting information about issues raised and hurdles to overcome in bridging the digital divide.
Other members of the coalition include: at&t, Btech, Inc., CBM of America, Condux, Enhanced Communications, Inc., Entone, Inc., Fiber Source, Inc., and many others.
Off to an auspicious start, I hope that this coalition will soon reach across the country and garner more and more members who share their vision:
"Citizens for a Digital Future recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology -- and its enhancements -- has become increasingly critical to the environment, for education, economic development and health care, among others. Our members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies."
You can reach Citizens for a Digital Future here.
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