The invention and expansion of the internet has revolutionized how citizens engage in political expression and protest. Citizens subject to authoritarian regimes have taken advantage of the instantaneous nature of internet communication to mobilize political d... More »
All WiFi signals travel over frequency ranges in the wireless spectrum, and those ranges are getting increasingly crowded as people use more internet-enabled devices and require more data usage. These frequency ranges, called “bands,” can only handle so much t... More »
It is impossible to understate the impact that information and communication technology (ICT) has had on the social and political environment of the 21st century. Scholars have argued that improvements in ICT lead to significant economic growth—in part, by dev... More »
Thousands, perhaps even millions, of successful cyberattacks occur each year across governmental and commercial sectors in the U.S., and attempts at cyber infiltration and hacking recorded by state and local governments often exceed a million cases each day. A... More »
In this digital age, the ubiquity of mobile Internet creates tremendous opportunities for individuals and communities. Success in unlocking social and economic opportunities requires that global communities foster inclusion by supporting individuals from disad... More »
Obama’s State of the Union proposal to promote internet service competition may delight consumers, but will face vigorous opposition from current providers and state governments. More »
Access to broadband Internet leads to an increase in employment rates in rural communities and skilled-labor industries. More »
Researchers find that providing free computers to students lacking home computing access has no effect on educational outcomes. More »
What impact did social media play in the 2009 protests in Iran? More »
A broadband expert discusses the National Broadband Plan two years out More »
Who has Internet access in Cuba? How is this access controlled? More »
In this week's episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Thomas Day sits down with David Benson to discuss cyber terrorism, its implications for international security, and the often exaggerated perception of this risk. More »