Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-15-2012
Abstract
Mobile broadband is becoming increasingly important to national economies and the personal lives of users. However, broadband availability and adoption are not diffusing as quickly in rural areas or among certain minority groups. This article updates the rural and minority digital divide. Empirical estimations of mobile broadband provision and fixed broadband usage in the US show that rural areas have fewer providers and minorities have lower usage rates. The potential for mobile broadband to benefit rural areas through economic development and urban areas through enhancing the digital inclusion of minority communities is also examined.
Recommended Citation
Prieger, James, "The Economic Benefits of Mobile Broadband" (2012). Pepperdine University, School of Public Policy Working Papers. Paper 38.
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/sppworkingpapers/38
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