The latest report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows a strong correlation between income level and broadband adoption, suggesting that high prices may be one of the factors limiting adoption. (from Ars article: http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2010/01/us-broadband-still-lagging-in-speed-and-penetration.ars)
M. Sawada, D. Cossette, B. Wellar, and T. Kurt. Government Information Quarterly, 23 (3):
454-479(2006)M3: Article; Sawada, M. 1; Email Address: msawada@uottawa.ca; Cossette, Daniel 1; Wellar, Barry 2; Kurt, Tolga 3; Affiliations: 1: Laboratory for Applied Geomatics and GIS Science (LAGISS), Department of Geography, University of Ottawa, Canada 2: Department of Geography, University of Ottawa, and former Advisor for Federal Task Force on Tax Benefits for Northern and Isolated Regions, Canada 3: School of Information Technology and Engineering, University of Ottawa and Research Engineer for Ericsson TEMS, Canada Source Info: 2006, Vol. 23 Issue 3/4, p454; Thesaurus Term: WIRELESS communication systems; Thesaurus Term: BROADBAND communication systems; Thesaurus Term: GEOGRAPHIC information systems; Thesaurus Term: INTERNET service providers; Number of Pages: 26p. Document Type: Article.
R. LaRose, J. Gregg, S. Strover, J. Straubhaar, and S. Carpenter. Telecommunications Policy, 31 (6):
359-373(July 2007)M3: Article; LaRose, Robert 1 Email Address: larose@msu.edu Gregg, Jennifer L. 2 Strover, Sharon 3 Straubhaar, Joseph 3 Carpenter, Serena 4; Affiliations: 1: Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, 409 Communication Arts Building, Michigan State University, Michigan 48824, USA 2: Department of Communication, University of Louisville, USA 3: Department of Radio TV Film, University of Texas, USA 4: Mass Media Ph.D. Program, Michigan State University, USA; Source Information: Jul2007, Vol. 31 Issue 6/7, p359; Subject Term: TELECOMMUNICATION; Subject Term: INTERNET service providers; Subject Term: BROADBAND communication systems; Subject Term: RURAL development; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517212 Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications; NAICS/Industry Codes: 811213 Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance; NAICS/Industry Codes: 518111 Internet Service Providers; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517510 Cable and Other Program Distribution; NAICS/Industry Codes: 925120 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development; Number of Pages: 15p; DOI: 10.1016/j.telpol.2007.04.004; Document Type: Article.
G. Gruman. PC World, 23 (6):
88-88(June 2005)M3: Article; Gruman, Galen; Source Information: Jun2005, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p88; Subject Term: WIRELESS Internet; Subject Term: BROADBAND communication systems; Subject Term: INTERNET service providers; Subject Term: INFORMATION services industry; Subject Term: INTERNET industry; Subject Term: UNITED States; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517212 Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517510 Cable and Other Program Distribution; NAICS/Industry Codes: 518111 Internet Service Providers; NAICS/Industry Codes: 519190 All Other Information Services; Number of Pages: 2/3p; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 531.
K. Belson. New York Times, 156 (53716):
A1-C4(09/28 2006)M3: Article; Belson, Ken; Source Information: 9/28/2006, Vol. 156 Issue 53716, pA1; Subject Term: INTERNET industry; Subject Term: INTERNET service providers; Subject Term: BROADBAND communication systems; Subject Term: RURAL population; Subject Term: VERIZON; NAICS/Industry Codes: 518111 Internet Service Providers; NAICS/Industry Codes: 517510 Cable and Other Program Distribution; Number of Pages: 2p; Illustrations: 1 map, 1bw; Document Type: Article.