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 the Blount County Daily Times discusses a new broadband plan to increase availability and adoption of service in unserved and underserved areas.
The Huntsville Times announces federal stimulus funds that will provide high-speed broadband access to part of East Tennessee. To read more, please click here.
In April 2009, Tennessee signed into law a bill that supported deregulation of landlines. This legislation promotes recognition of the growing consumer choice in the telecommunications marketplace. The bill, SB 1954/ HB 1698, enacted the Market Regulation Act of 2009, which encouraged updated telecom laws that would eliminate price regulations and support a competitive market in Tennessee, and keep costs down for consumers. In updating its telecom laws, the Tennessee legislature demonstrates a focus on consumer protection.
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