American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 Broadband Initiative Public Meeting March 19, 2009 Washington, DC Public Meeting March 19, 2009 Washington, DC

Definition of Underserved Areas and Reaching Vulnerable Populations

Underserved Populations (technology) Individuals and groups of individuals who do not have ready, convenient and sufficient digital access. Includes individuals whose access is time- (can only use in 15 to 30 minute intervals) or place-limited (only use in places with restricted operating hours), and/or whose mode of access does not afford them sufficient privacy to ensure that the internet can be used for confidential matters such as healthcare and finance. 6 Focus on coverage (broadband penetration in particular geographies) Focus on access (expanding public availability and access to low-cost devices that can be used in the home or anywhere, anytime (exponential increase in “on-ramps” to the web)) Focus on promoting relevant and accessible content that connects vulnerable populations to ‘mainstream’ Strategies to Expand Access

MMTC BBIC Broadband Remarks Timely, Equitable Deployment –Cable TV – South Bronx –Video Dial Tone – Electronic Redlining –Computers & Internet – Digital Divide –Broadband – Digital Inclusion Definitions Dictate Outcomes –“Broadband” Speed – Undercut incumbent incentives to improve Waste resources by installing already obsolete technology –“Deployment” Zip Code Methodology – undercount access –“Rural” & Eligibility – omit areas in need –“Mapping” - Oversight

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 Broadband Initiative Public Meeting March 19, 2009 Washington, DC Public Meeting March 19, 2009 Washington, DC