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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Broadband Populism or Broadband Pragmatism
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 12, 2008 - 8:45pmLast updated: August 12, 2008 - 8:45pm
A response to Tim Wu's "OPEC 2.0" op-ed. Ou argues that broadband service performance has gone up significantly while prices have declined. Wired long distance fees have almost become nonexistent because unlimited nationwide phone service costs as little as $40 a month.
Which Broadband and IT Vision for America?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 14, 2008 - 7:36pmWe need a debate in America that focuses on the most important issues like how to get fast broadband networks to all Americans; how to use IT to transform our health care system, transportation system, education system, and government; and how to encourage all organizations to become digital, thereby driving productivity and income growth and a better quality of life.
How the Census Bureau Has Bungled the 2010 Census
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 14, 2008 - 7:35pmLast week, the Commerce Department admitted what others, including the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have said for some time now: the U.S. Census Bureau has horribly mismanaged its investment in technology for the 2010 Census, costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
