Tag Archives: digitaldivide

When an ISP fails: the case of Consolidated Communications

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Bryan Alexander

How bad can rural broadband get?  If our experience over the past three days is exemplary, then the answer is: pretty bad. Our home and business internet service provider (ISP) is Consolidated Communications (Wikipedia).  Some of you may recall that our … Continue reading →

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When the mobile revolution and the digital divide combine

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Bryan Alexander

How does the ongoing mobile revolution intersect with the persistent digital divide? A new Pew study* updates us on how Americans are using mobile devices in 2018, and it tells us a great deal. Here’s one key finding.  20% of … Continue reading →

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American broadband continues to grow, but unevenly

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bryan Alexander

Home broadband continues to grow in the United States, according to the latest Pew Internet & American Life data. Some key findings include: dialup access is dropping:

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