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AT&T, DC AG settle overcharging lawsuit for $1.5 million

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia alleged that AT&T overcharged District taxpayers millions of dollars by failing to comply with its long-term contract for cell phone and Internet services.

GAO finds transparency, accountability issues in FCC’s Hurricane Maria response

The Government Accountability Office found that unclear federal guidance on FCC's role in disaster response might have caused confusion and delays.

CWA members build skills to advocate for broadband buildout and good jobs

Participants discussed how public education, lobbying, and media attention can help ensure that high-speed internet connections are built where they are most needed, that corporations are held accountable for providing high quality service, and that the funds support good, union jobs in our communities.

Getting the Facts in New York

A recent study shows that New York appears to have one of the highest rates of broadband access in the country; however this new data highlights the need for improved mapping.

Texas Continues to Roll (Out)

People living in Northeast Texas can expect greater access to high speed internet thanks to a new AT&T plan to offer high speed internet in Texas that was propelled by state policy initiatives.

Netflix May Increase Demand for High Speed

The new Netflix program that allows customers to watch movies over the internet will help drive the demand for high speed internet.

ME Bill Would Increase High Speed

High speed internet in Maine may become more available to underserved communities with new legislation in the state House of Representatives that would issue bonds providing funds for localities that build infrastructure for high speed internet development.

New Report: Speeding Up Our Internet and Our Economy

Technology has been a driving force behind the United States' ascension to the top of the global economy. But as the 21st Century unfolds, we are seriously lagging when it comes to high speed internet access. Americans pay far more for much slower speeds than most other developed countries. Last week, we released a new whitepaper, "Speed Matters: Affordable High Speed Internet for All", to explain the problem and explore solutions.

Speed Matters for Democracy

The Iranian government's attempts to restrict high-speed internet connections highlight the importance of high-speed internet to a healthy and functioning democracy.

Getting High Speed Broadband to Rural America

It's easy for folks living in urban and suburban areas to take their high-speed internet access for granted, but for the millions of Americans living in small towns and rural communities, the snail's pace of dial-up access is the only option.

Texas toasts the rest of the country in growth of broadband availability

High speed Internet is rolling out eight times faster in Texas than the in the rest of the country, thanks, in part, to increased competition among broadband providers.

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