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Federal agencies launch initiative to bring broadband expertise to rural communities

Federal agencies launch initiative to bring broadband expertise to rural communities

26 Aug, 2016

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Federal agencies launch initiative to bring broadband expertise to rural communities

The initiative will provide technical assistance to 10 partner communities in six states to develop strategies and action plans for existing or expected broadband service.

Federal agencies launch initiative to bring broadband expertise to rural communities

Here’s how Facebook makes money off you

Here’s how Facebook makes money off you

26 Aug, 2016

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Here’s how Facebook makes money off you

There are at least 98 targeting options for each of Facebook’s estimated 200 million users. Data means money.

Here’s how Facebook makes money off you

AT&T expands gigabit service to Sacramento, Cleveland

AT&T expands gigabit service to Sacramento, Cleveland

22 Aug, 2016

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AT&T expands gigabit service to Sacramento, Cleveland

The two cities are the latest in AT&T’s significant fiber expansion. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to expand its gigabit Internet service in eight markets across the country.

AT&T expands gigabit service to Sacramento, Cleveland

US average connection speed up, still behind FCC broadband threshold

US average connection speed up, still behind FCC broadband threshold

22 Aug, 2016

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US average connection speed up, still behind FCC broadband threshold

All US states and the District of Columbia saw increases in average connection speeds since last quarter. But none average connection speeds reaching the FCC’s 25 Mbps broadband threshold.

US average connection speed up, still behind FCC broadband threshold

T-Mobile's “unlimited” data plan that isn’t

T-Mobile's “unlimited” data plan that isn’t

19 Aug, 2016

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T-Mobile's “unlimited” data plan that isn’t

Capping hotspot usage and then up-charging for normal data speed, throttling video and up-charging to higher quality – in short, T-Mobile’s “unlimited” plan has significant limits.

T-Mobile's “unlimited” data plan that isn’t

NYT op-ed: full equality requires digital equality

NYT op-ed: full equality requires digital equality

15 Aug, 2016

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NYT op-ed: full equality requires digital equality

Many in New York are on the wrong side of the digital divide. Libraries are working to close the gap, but more must be done.

NYT op-ed: full equality requires digital equality