By: Tom Gurr, Executive Director, PacTech I think we entered the Age of the Internet a long time ago. We live in the age of the Internet. It almost goes without saying that Internet is central to our daily lives. Connectivity is a seemingly seamless part of our existence. Today it would be hard to […]
May 15, 2015 in Articles, Blog, Broadband Revolution, Featured Story, Internet Tax Moratorium, Local Taxes & Regulations, Next Generation Networks, Opinions, Other Technologies, RFID, Rural Access, Smart Networks, Spectrum, Uncategorized, Wireless Explosion by Pacific Technology Alliance
In this new information age as we all become more and more technology aware we also become more and more exposed to cyber-threats. Policy on Cybersecurity is vital; who has the right approach? Click here to read more
May 29, 2009 in Blog, Broadband Revolution by Tom Gurr
The benefits of broadband access are clear, but how do we bridge the divide and expand rural broadband access? Check out the FCC’s solutions, Click here
May 27, 2009 in Broadband Revolution by Tom Gurr
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a non-partisan research and educational institute that promotes public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity, has recently produced an extensive study on US Broadband Policy. They emphasize there is no “silver bullet” to solving this crisis and that no one model may work for every situation. This […]
May 1, 2008 in Broadband Revolution by Tom Gurr
BROADBAND ADOPTION IS ON THE RISE The benefits of increased bandwidth are benefiting everyone in the community. Just look at this slide from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, broadband adoption in the African American Community in the last few years is up dramatically more than any other category!
November 1, 2007 in Broadband Revolution by Tom Gurr
Broadband Internet connectivity, is one of the modern transformative technologies. Access to and effective use of broadband affects the ability of individuals, industries, cities and nations to grow, compete and succeed. We must match the explosion in digital content with new and more robust networks needed to get new and innovative content from content producers […]
May 5, 2007 in Broadband Revolution by Tom Gurr