Broadband Technology Opportunities Program: Expanding Broadband Access and Adoption in Communities Across America

摘要

President Obama recognizes the transformative power of broadband and has articulated a compelling vision of a nationwide, 21st-century communications infrastructure. The Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are committed to fulfilling the President's goal of harnessing the power of broadband technology to promote economic growth, create jobs, and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity for all Americans. Broadband infrastructure serves as a key engine of economic development, enabling communities to attract, retain, and expand job-creating businesses and institutions. For example, over broadband connections, small and rural businesses are able to buy and sell their goods and services in both near and distant markets. Broadband can improve America's quality of life in other ways as well, helping us to address challenges in education, health care, public safety, and energy.