Reforming policy to promote local broadband networks

Tapia, Andrea Hoplight, Powell, Alison and Ortiz, Julio Angel (2009) Reforming policy to promote local broadband networks. Journal of Communication Inquiry, 33 (4). pp. 354-375. ISSN 0196-8599

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Abstract

Most existing assessments of local Wi-Fi projects have concentrated on either top-down, government-driven endeavors, or bottom-up projects developed by volunteers or community organizations. In both Canada and the United States, existing local Wi-Fi projects—both top down and bottom up—have failed to fulfill expectations that they could increase digital inclusion. Current policy frameworks may play some role in these failures. This article argues for a policy approach that favors hybrid public broadband that is neither completely bottom up nor top down, and for the development of policy frameworks that support hybrid public broadband.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://jci.sagepub.com/
Additional Information:	© 2009 The Author(s. Published by SAGE in association with The Iowa Center for Communication Study
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications T Technology > T Technology (General)
Sets:	Departments > Media and Communications
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2010 13:47
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/29458/

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