NEWS
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December 1, 2009 Jen Howard, (202) 418-0506
Email: jen.howard@fcc.gov
FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI COMMENDS 
NCTA’S ADOPTION PLUS (A+) PROGRAM
“I commend NCTA and their industry partners for their leadership in launching Adoption Plus 
(“A+”), a program that will bring the benefits of broadband to millions of middle school-aged 
children in low-income households across the country.”
“The Internet is increasingly essential to academic success. With 65 percent of teens going 
online to complete homework assignments, students that don’t have broadband access will fall 
behind those that do. Ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable broadband service is 
a national priority -- one that the Commission is actively working on as part of our National 
Broadband Plan.”
“The cable industry’s considerable investment in this program represents an important step in 
addressing the many broadband adoption challenges we face. Recognizing that there is no silver 
bullet for promoting sustainable adoption, the A+ program offers students the combined support 
of digital literacy education, discounted computers, and discounted broadband access. This 
comprehensive approach promises to significantly expand the educational, social, and economic 
opportunities for our next generation.”
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