Bringing the Internet to Schools: US and EU Policies

Title: Bringing the Internet to Schools: US and EU Policies

Research Question: How are the costs of Internet access for schools financed in the United States and the European Union, and what are the implications of these financing methods?

Methodology: The study examined the costs associated with Internet access for schools, distinguishing between communications costs (telecommunications and Internet services) and non-communications costs (hardware, educational training, software). Data was collected from both the United States and the European Union, and the study compared the financing methods in each region.

Results: The study found that non-communications costs, such as hardware and educational training, comprise the majority of the costs associated with Internet access for schools. In both the United States and the European Union, these costs are typically funded through educational budgets rather than universal service obligations funded by the telecommunications industry.

Implications: The study suggests that the financing methods for Internet access in schools should be reconsidered. While the current methods may be effective, they may not be the most efficient or equitable. The study recommends further research into alternative financing methods that could potentially reduce costs and increase access to Internet services in schools.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0109059v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0109059v1