Alliance for Digital Equality Statement on the FCC's National Broadband Plan

ATLANTA, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) issued the following statement regarding yesterday's release of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) National Broadband Plan:

"We are grateful to the FCC for their many months of hard work in developing the National Broadband Plan, and for their steady commitment to delivering broadband Internet access to every American.  For the millions of un-served and underserved Americans, the Internet can be a great equalizer, and we look forward to working with Congress and the FCC to achieve universal broadband.

"It is estimated that the digital divide has cost the U.S. economy $55 billion per year.  Throughout our history there are numerous examples in which communities of color have been the last to enjoy the full economic benefits of transformative periods, such as those now offered courtesy of the digital revolution.   Broadband is the bridge that provides a unique opportunity for people of color to achieve economic equality.

"We are pleased that the FCC's National Broadband Plan provides a regulatory environment that is favorable to achieving universal broadband  And we hope future policies will continue to encourage the necessary private investment to ensure that all communities attain and maintain access to affordable broadband."

About The Alliance for Digital Equality

The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), headquartered in Atlanta, GA is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved and un-served communities.  The Alliance also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives.  For more information on The Alliance for Digital Equality, please visit www.alliancefordigitalequality.org.

SOURCE Alliance for Digital Equality

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