Hypebot’s Digital Music QuickNews:

Two out of every five Americans have broadband net access at home, according Nielsen/NetRatings. 120.8 million people, or 42% of the U.S. population, had high-speed connections in August, up from 103.8 million in January.  Fewer net surfers are using dial-up connections down by 10% since August last year, from 60.6 million to 54.3 million.  Read more here.

XM Satellite Radio announced that it has signed multi-platinum hip-hop artist Ludacris to host a weekly music show on XM. Launching in January, "Disturbing Tha Peace Presents Ludacris’ Open Mic" will feature music hand-selected by Ludacris.