Internet
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Does Internet Censorship Stifle or Spark Protest?
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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 demonstrations, as seen in the Arab Spring, the Taiwan Sunflower Movement, and the ongoing Hong…
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WiFi is getting crowded: Should the FCC reserve more spectrum for it?
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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 traffic at one time, and it is the responsibility of the…
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Connecting the Disconnected: How Technology Can Accelerate Human Progress
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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 development assistance programs aimed at connecting people to the internet. This…
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Creating Safe Cyberspace: Strategies for Deterring Cyberattacks
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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 growing reliance on the Internet creates a greater level of cyber…
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Progress toward Digital Literacy and Inclusion in Emerging Markets
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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 disadvantaged communities to overcome literacy barriers and participate in the creation of mobile content and services.
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State of the Union, Part 1: Obama’s Push to Break Internet Monopolies
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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.
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Signing On for Employment: The Impacts of Broadband Internet Expansion
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Access to broadband Internet leads to an increase in employment rates in rural communities and skilled-labor industries.
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Can Gifting Computers to Students Narrow the Achievement Gap?
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Researchers find that providing free computers to students lacking home computing access has no effect on educational outcomes.
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It’s in Beta and Always Will Be
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A broadband expert discusses the National Broadband Plan two years out
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The Politics of Internet Access and Expression in Cuba
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Who has Internet access in Cuba? How is this access controlled?