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.
An article posted on Local Tech Wire found that statistics indicate that “many individuals in North Carolina, South Carolina and in Georgia don’t want or use internet at any speed.” To read the article, please click here.
In May 2009, South Carolina signed into law a bill that would update the telecommunications law of the state to encourage further investment in broadband and new technologies. The bill, the Customer Choice and Technology Investment Act (formerly H. 3299/S. 295), encourages further deployment and adaptation of broadband and digital technologies, which in turn benefits local economies and small businesses. By updating its telecom laws, South Carolina has given companies an incentive to invest even more in new technologies and service, which means even more technology options for consumers.
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