The advantages of broadband are exponential, especially for traditionally disadvantaged populations. That is the message from Harry Alford, co-founder, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, in this article published yesterday in Frost Illustrated. Alford understands how the power of broadband can transform a community, increase opportunity and solve critical social issues through job creation and increased access to health care and education. He also cautions against divisive policy debates that would slow and distract from efforts to make sure every American can take advantage of broadband’s diverse benefits. Harry said it best, “Universal broadband is too important to our country to let deployment get bogged down with debates about policy issues that cannot be resolved immediately and will only slow the deployment of new broadband technology.” It’s a powerful piece. We hope it gets the widespread audience it deserves.
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