BFA And Earth Day
Happy Earth Day 2010! We wanted to highlight the role high-speed Internet has in our carbon footprint in virtually every area of society, commerce, education and entertainment. As Telework expert Kate Lister said on BfA’s blog this morning, “we should all look for ways to reduce the wear and tear on our world while still being able to be productive employees.” From telecommuting to environmental monitoring, broadband is making the world greener.
To celebrate Earth day BfA members are highlighting and introducing technology, sponsoring events and campaigns, and made commitments to operate in a more environmentally conscious way. BfA member Verizon launched a “Comprehensive Sustainability Program” which will put more green vehicles in their fleet, introducing an eco-friendly FiOS set-top box, ramp up smart deployment, and support events like free electronic recycling days.
Besides being the exclusive mobile sponsor of the Earth Day celebration on The Mall in Washington, DC, BfA member AT&T introduced ZERO charger - the first mobile phone charger that does not use power when plugged in but not in use. AT&T also launched the “1 Million Mobile Eco Challenge” which “will educate and engage 1 million youth by encouraging the recycling of cell phones, paperless billing for families, and the Text to Give Arbor Day campaign, which allows individuals to donate by text to fund the planting of trees.”
Click here to read telework expert Kate Lister’s post on BfA’s Blog
Click here to read about Verizon’s Comprehensive Sustainability Program.
Click here to read about AT&T’s ZERO charger.
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I am among the residents of Arkansas who have NO ACCESS to Broadband whatsoever. I have to drive 20 mi. to the public library to use Broadband.
Do NOT believe that this is because we are rural-- we WANT our children to have the best just like everyone else!! We want them to have a chance.
Do NOT believe that this is because we are elderly-- we WANT to be in touch with families, play games, etc!
Do NOT believe that we are not interested in having Broadband, as the media/ broadband companies would have you believe.
This is all about MONEY. They can't be bothered with us because the population is not dense enough to suit them. I actually pay MORE to have dial-up an ADDITIONAL phone line so that people can call me and actually get through to me. (We are not offered Voicemail out here either!!!)
Please help!! [Pettigrew, AR and surrounding areas. Windstream service provider.]
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