Explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century in 100-200 words. Articles will be provided
The purpose of this assignment is to explore selected complex ethical issues related to information access and security in the 21st century. Please address the topic below related to broadband internet access in rural communities in the United States.
You will collectively review a collection of provided articles and links listed below related to the digital divide topic and then consider the challenge through multiple stakeholder lenses and collectively develop possible solutions. All articles are not required to be used, but at least one of the articles below must be used.
First, an overall summary (100-200 words) on how this need for broadband access should be addressed. This may simply be a A (Telecom) or B (Local) choice – or possibly a mixture of both.
Why Broadband access still a problemhttps://www.usnews.com/
FCC Broadband Access Reports (new window)https://www.fcc.gov/
Center for Rural Strategieshttps://www.
Taxpayers Strategy https://www.vice.com/en/
Digital divide among students https://www.crpe.org/thelens/
Cities Teaming up https://www.wired.com/story/
Questions to Consider:
- Who should be responsible for providing broadband access to under-served regions? Should the commercial industry providers be compelled to provide it?
- What role should state governments play in addressing access to broadband internet in under-served regions?
- What are appropriate strategies for financial support of broadband in under-served areas? Federal subsidies to consumers? Federal subsidies to providers?
- What role should rural municipal governments play in addressing broadband access in their community.
Requirements: 100-200 words | .doc file
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The local government should be responsible for providing broadband access to under-served regions. The government is obligated to provide access to marginalize areas and ensure they receive municipal fibre networks and internet access (United States News, 2016). The commercial industry providers should not be compelled to provide broadband access. The local government should instead reform policies that place rural areas at a disadvantage.
The government should play a crucial role in enhancing communication in the under-served regions through telecommunication investments. Local ownership of community broadband services by the government can also help ensure access within these areas (Center for Rural Strategies, 2020). The government also has a role of regulating the policies and laws that govern broadband firms to ensure network neutrality is facilitated.
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