Today, Citizens for a Digital Future (CDF), a national coalition whose members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies, launched in North Carolina.
"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," said John Watson, Chairman of Citizens for a Digital Future. "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 coalition recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology brings a multitude of benefits to consumers:
- Education - Online learning is a growing option in education with more states offering virtual schools, increasing access to advanced courses.
- Healthcare - Telemedicine and e-health services improve patient experience and reduce healthcare costs.
- Economy - Broadband allows small business owners to grow and expand their businesses, promoting economic development in their communities.
- Jobs - Investing in broadband creates network services and construction jobs and allows for telecommuting jobs.
- Environment - Telecommuting provides the environmental benefit of reducing the number of cars on the road and therefore green house gas emissions.
"Being a small business owner, I have experienced first hand how broadband can help a company thrive and spur economic growth within a community," said James Montague, President of F7 Development. "We are pleased to be a part of Citizens for a Digital Future as the coalition works to increase access to broadband and other digital technologies. All businesses throughout North Carolina and across the country deserve the opportunity to prosper through the use of this transformative technology."
For more information, please visit www.CitizensForaDigitalFuture.org, or contact 877-766-6673.
About Citizens for a Digital Future
Citizens for a Digital Future is a coalition of non-profits, organizations and industry members that recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology -- and its enhancements -- has become increasingly critical to the environment, education, economic development and health care, among others. Its members support and advance public policies that encourage transparency, broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies.
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Quelle/Source: PR Newswire, 30.04.2009
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