FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 27, 2010

Broadband from Federal Perspectives to Local Impacts

Lee’s speech covers trends in broadband adoption and Project findings about why people do not use broadband. He also explores how those promoting broadband can provide important information about the impact of broadband connections on users.

BY Lee Rainie

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Broadband from Federal Perspectives to Local Impacts

Lee’s speech covers trends in broadband adoption and Project findings about why people do not use broadband. He also explores how those promoting broadband can provide important information about the impact of broadband connections on users.

On Wednesday, October 27 Lee Rainie gave a keynote address in Jefferson City, MO at the Missouri Broadband Summit that is focused on “Building Missouri’s Information Infrastructure for the 21st Century.” Lee’s speech is entitled “Broadband from Federal Perspectives to Local Impacts” and covers trends in broadband adoption and Project findings about why people do not use broadband. He also explores how those promoting broadband can provide important information about the impact of broadband connections on users.

http://www.slideshare.net/PewInternet/broadband