Microsoft: Schools, libraries need broadband funds
PC Magazine | at | by Mike
Government officials are still hashing out how best to allocate the broadband stimulus grants, but Microsoft this week pushed for that money to go schools, libraries, and hospitals.
"We believe the country can get the biggest bang for the connectivity buck by using that $7 billion to ensure that each and every one of the nation's schools, libraries and hospitals are wired for fast and affordable broadband Internet access," Marc Berejka, senior director for technology policy and strategy, wrote in a blog post.
"This is essential to achieve President Obama's goal of modernizing our education and healthcare systems.