The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) was established in 2005 as a nonprofit corporation by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to advance the adoption and usage of broadband technology in underserved communities across the state of California. CETF aims to close the digital divide […]
While increased internet adoption and the rise of mobile connectivity have reduced many gaps in technology access over the past decade, for some groups digital disparities still remain When the Pew Internet Project first began writing about the role of the internet in American life […]
Promising Best Practices to Achieve Positive Environmental and Economic Benefits through Accelerated Broadband Deployment and Adoption Background: The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) engaged Valley Vision to research the potential of broadband as a “green strategy” to reduce impacts on the environment. Valley Vision conducted […]
As the most populous state, California is key to closing the Digital Divide in America. To accomplish this, the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) developed a strategic plan to break down barriers to high-speed Internet access at home. CETF has set its goal to reach […]
Broadband has become a key priority of the 21st Century, and I believe its transformative power as an enabler for economic and social growth makes it an essential tool for empowering people, creating an environment that nurtures the technological and service innovation, and triggering positive […]
This report updates and expands last year’s report, Exploring the Digital Nation: Home Broadband Internet Adoption in the United States, based on data from the Census Bureau’s most recent Current Population Survey (CPS) School Enrollment and Internet Use Supplement. The report also provides additional information […]
A Summary of Broadband Availability and Adoption in California as of June 30, 2011 Examination of FCC Form 477 broadband subscription data as of June 30, 2011 yields engaging information about the spatial and demographic patterns of Broadband Internet adoption rates in California. Statewide, an […]
The new millennium has witnessed a rapid rise in broadband Internet connections in the United States. While the growth rate of total Internet connections at home slowed somewhat after 2001, the number of household broadband connections grew rapidly over the last decade. As of October […]
This report analyzes digital technology use patterns among Latinos, whites and blacks in 2010. The data for this report are derived primarily from the Pew Hispanic Center 2010 National Survey of Latinos, which was conducted from August 17 to September 19, 2010 among a nationally […]
One in four Americans live with a disability that interferes with activities of daily living According to a national survey conducted in September 2010, 27% of American adults live with a disability that interferes with activities of daily living, including: 15% of American adults who […]
CETF provides leadership statewide to close the “Digital Divide” by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband to unserved and underserved communities and populations.
