Citizens for a Digital Future Launches in Florida to Promote Access to New Technologies and Better Service for Consumers

Coalition supports policies that enable innovation

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Citizens for a Digital Future (CDF), a national coalition whose members support and advance public policies that encourage broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies, launched in Florida.

"In order for consumers to have access to the latest technologies and best services possible, it is imperative for Florida to have an environment that allows for the growth of new and innovative telecommunications options available today and tomorrow," said John Watson, Chairman of Citizens for a Digital Future. "Citizens for a Digital Future supports policies that encourage investment in and deployment of broadband and other digital technologies that enhance our lives in so many ways."

"Increasing and continuing to develop broadband and digital technology infrastructure is crucial for Florida's future," said Ray O'Connell, a senior advisor to CDF. "Broadband will create jobs and spur economic growth and opportunities – something that Florida needs now more than ever."

The coalition believes that adoption of and access to broadband technology brings a multitude of benefits to consumers like increasing educational opportunities, reducing healthcare costs and allowing small business owners to expand their businesses promoting economic development in their communities.

"As a representative of businesses of all sizes, I have personally observed how broadband can help a company thrive and spur economic growth within a community," said Kevin Levy, Chair of the Technology Committee for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.  "We are proud to support Citizens for a Digital Future as CDF works to enable increased access to broadband and other technologies. Businesses across the state of Florida deserve the opportunities that connectivity creates."

For more information, please visit www.CitizensForaDigitalFuture.org, or contact 877-766-6673.

About Citizens for a Digital Future

Citizens for a Digital Future is a coalition of non-profits organizations and industry members that recognizes that adoption of and access to broadband technology — and its enhancements — has become increasingly critical to the environment, education, economic development and health care, among others. Its members support and advance public policies that encourage transparency, broad deployment and robust enhancement of broadband and digital technologies.

SOURCE Citizens for a Digital Future

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