A Nebraska forum concludes that broadband is necessary to the state's futureCreated: 4/29/2011 8:15:34 AMThere are a growing amount of states, cities and small towns that are linking up to broadband internet. However, as more municipalities connect to faster internet and advanced telecommunications, those that don't run the risk of falling behind in technological progress. Experts call this the digital divide, and it has recently come to the attention of organizations in Nebraska.
According to KHAS-TV, the Nebraska Public Service Commission is holding local meetings to address the concern that the state may be facing a widening internet speed gap. One recent forum in Minden, Nebraska highlighted the benefits of broadband, as it could help many of the states rural business become more global enterprises.
Furthermore, a study conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that 24 percent of the state's residents are without broadband access. These numbers mostly pertain to Nebraska's central region, which is largely rural.
The idea of the information gap widening between underserved and affluent areas has recently come to the attention of the national government. According to the Beta News, one of Washington D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods was recently awarded a $17.5 million federal grant to help the area modernize its access to fast internet.
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