The foundation's mission is to realize the social benefits made possible by the public interest use of communications, because the foundation believes that communications in the public interest is essential to a strong democracy. The foundation bridges the worlds of philanthropy, community practice, and public policy. It develops and provides effective information and communication tools and strategies to equip and engage individuals and organizations in the emerging digital and communications environment
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Broadband at the Speed of Light: How Three Communities Built Next-Generation Networks
Apr 1, 2012
Publisher(s): Benton Foundation; Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)