Recent innovations in technology and policy are significantly increasing access to basic telecommunications services in the developing world. For example, in many developing countries, there are now more wireless lines than fixed lines; for many new subscribers, their mobile phone is their first...

Alaska is the largest state in the U.S., but with the nation's lowest population density of only 1.2 persons per square mile. About 15 percent of the population are Alaska Natives. Approximately two-thirds of this indigenous population live in more than 200 villages, most of which are remote...

<DIV>“Alaska is now open to civilization.” With those six words in 1900, the northernmost territory finally had a connection with the rest of the country. The telegraph system put in place by the US Army Signal Corps heralded  the start of Alaska’s communication network. Yet, as hopeful as...</div>