2010 Release Event: A Report on Internet Speeds in All 50 States

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CWA, FCC, NAACP and Sierra Club to Urge Action on National Broadband Plan

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On Wednesday, December 15, the President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"s (NAACP) Washington Office and the Chair Emeritus of the Sierra Club discussed the current state of Internet connection speeds in the United States. New research from CWA's Speed Matters Campaign was released, showing how poorly the United States fairs against global peers — reaffirming the urgent need to implement the National Broadband Plan, to build infrastructure, and support affordable access to high-speed Internet across the nation.

In addition, a member of the Virginia Board of Supervisors — located only 30 miles from Virginia's capital — described the economic challenges facing rural communities with spotty broadband coverage.

WHAT: Event to release new data on Internet connection speeds in the United States, including an overview of the research findings and ongoing efforts to provide high-speed Internet connections to all Americans. Light snacks will be provided.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 — 1:30 to 2:30 EST

WHERE: National Press Club, Broadcast Operations Center, 4th Floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20045

WHO: Larry Cohen, President, CWA; Julius Genachowski, Chairman, FCC; Hilary Shelton, Director, Washington Office of the NAACP; Carl Pope, Board Chair Emeritus, the Sierra Club; and, Sherri Bowman, Charles City/County Va. Board of Supervisors

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The Communications Workers of America represents more than 850,000 workers employed in telecommunications, the media, public sector, manufacturing, health care and airlines.