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Christopher Rhoads
Campaigns Try New Web Tactics In Battle to Tap Fresh Supporters
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 29, 2008 - 7:35amLast updated: October 29, 2008 - 7:35am
With the help of a massive database of potential Democratic supporters, Democrats are trying to erase Republicans' long-held advantage on the ground in elections. For years, Republicans have used the party's so-called Voter Vault, a database of potential supporters fine-tuned over many elections, to target, motivate and secure the backing of voters.
Start-Up Seeks to Link 3 Billion to Net
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 9, 2008 - 7:38amLast updated: September 9, 2008 - 7:38am
An entrepreneur's quest to use satellites to bring high-speed Internet service to poor, remote countries is nearing liftoff with a major investment from some big names, including Google. On Tuesday, O3b Networks Ltd., founded and run by 38-year-old telecommunications entrepreneur Greg Wyler, is expected to announce plans to launch as many as 16 satellites that could provide service to Africa, the Middle East and parts of Latin America by the end of 2010.
Net Gain
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 19, 2008 - 7:46amThe US, once the undisputed leader in the technological revolution, now lags a growing number of countries in the speed, cost and availability of high-speed Internet. While cable and telecom companies are spending billions to upgrade their service, they're focusing their efforts mostly on larger U.S.
Martin Pushes Public Safety/Homeland Security Bureau at FCC
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 19, 2005 - 9:26amLast updated: July 11, 2008 - 8:21am
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin will propose a new Public Safety/Homeland Security Bureau to “coordinate public safety, national security and disaster management activities within the FCC," he said at the FCC meeting in Atlanta.
