Digital Beat
Public Interest Voices for the Digital Age
Read unique perspectives on communications policy debates written by Benton and guest contributors.
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Weekly Digest
April 10, 2020 -
The Broadband DATA Act is now law; what is it?
Weekly Digest
March 27, 2020 -
There’s more we can do to improve the effectiveness of the E-rate program
Analysis
March 11, 2020 -
Broadband networks that run to schools or libraries or health-care facilities are not built to carry only scholastic or literary or medical information
Analysis
March 9, 2020 -
Broadband competition matters
Analysis
March 6, 2020 -
It's more than just a "Homework Gap"
Weekly Digest
March 6, 2020 -
Analysis
March 4, 2020 -
Analysis
March 2, 2020 -
New Pew Charitable Trusts research
Weekly Digest
February 28, 2020 -
Is the Digital Divide Shrinking Fast Enough?
Analysis
February 12, 2020 -
First Congressional hearing on digital inclusion
Weekly Digest
January 31, 2020 -
Cost is the primary reason that people do not subscribe to broadband
Analysis
January 23, 2020