Groups Endorse FCC's Broadband Adoption Recommendations

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, One Economy and ZeroDivide submitted a letter to the Federal Communications Commission in support of the broadband adoption and utilization recommendations expected to be included in the National Broadband Plan.

The letter reads in part: "The plan's adoption and utilization recommendations are targeted, collaborative, and local: a focus that is required to produce meaningful results. We are heartened that the FCC clearly understands that government alone cannot solve the nation's adoption gaps. The non-profit and foundation communities, state and local governments, and the private sector all have an interest in increased adoption, and all must play a constructive role." The FCC is preparing to deliver the first-ever National Broadband Plan to Congress on March 17th.

The letter is signed by more than 30 organizations representing a broad range of the American public: from the National Urban League and Communication Workers of America, to the National Black Programming Consortium, Connected Nation and the Benton Foundation.