LISTA Announced Today that it has Signed a Letter Urging the Federal Communications Commission to Focus on Deployment and Adoption of Broadband Technologies in order to empower Latinos.

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 19, 2009 -- Broadband access is essential in providing economic opportunity within underserved and minority communities, including Hispanic communities. It is imperative that Latino voices are heard on all the issues that will benefit the Hispanic community if universal broadband access and adoption is achieved, such as improved healthcare applications and new educational opportunities.

After joining 19 other groups in signing the letter to the FCC, LISTA issued the following statement on the importance of broadband for all:

“As the FCC draws closer to formulating a national broadband policy, we hope that the commissioners will keep in mind the importance that broadband deployment can have on the Latino community. A focus on deployment and adoption will help provide economic opportunities for those who need it most. Fast, affordable internet connections will help close the digital divide and allow more Latino-Americans to take classes online further their educations, develop new ideas into small businesses and access more employment opportunities” said Jose A. Marquez, President and CEO of LISTA.

The importance of broadband access in creating economic opportunities cannot be overstated. Therefore, we caution the FCC to avoid heavy-handed regulation that would disincentives private investment and leave disenfranchised communities behind.

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