USC and CETF Collaborate on Groundbreaking Research

In the first-of-its-kind collaboration, nationally-recognized researchers from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, in partnership with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF)In partnership with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and with the support of the Pew Charitable Trust, the ARNIC research team led by Professor François Bar and Hernán Galperin are researching to identify effective and sustainable strategies to provide affordable Internet to all Americans.

ARNIC faculties Professor François Bar and Professor Hernán Galperin are leading the research team that explores ways to expand affordable broadband.  “With the federal government and states committing billions to broadband in the near term, there is a unique window of opportunity to connect millions of low-income Americans to the infrastructure they need to thrive in the 21st century,” Galperin said.  “However, we need to make sure public funds are used effectively, and that subsidies are distributed in an equitable and sustainable manner.  This research program will contribute to achieve these goals by providing evidence-based recommendations about the most cost-effective ways to make these historic investments in broadband work for all.”

To learn more about this research project, check out the latest press release from California Emerging Technology Fund.

Source: CETF