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Broad consensus supporting Lifeline modernization, key updates

Broad consensus supporting Lifeline modernization, key updates

02 Oct, 2015

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Broad consensus supporting Lifeline modernization, key updates

CWA and the AFL-CIO, civil rights groups, public interest and consumer organizations, education advocates and library associations all filed comments at the FCC urging the agency to modernize the low-income subsidy program to support broadband services, quality standards, and to establish a neutral third-party eligibility verifier.

Broad consensus supporting Lifeline modernization, key updates

CWA, AFL-CIO to FCC: Lifeline program must include broadband services

CWA, AFL-CIO to FCC: Lifeline program must include broadband services

30 Sep, 2015

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CWA, AFL-CIO to FCC: Lifeline program must include broadband services

The joint Reply Comments support the FCC's proposal to update the Lifeline program and offer specific recommendations to promote the affordability of broadband services for low-income families.

CWA, AFL-CIO to FCC: Lifeline program must include broadband services

20th globally, average US broadband speed 11.7 Mbps

20th globally, average US broadband speed 11.7 Mbps

28 Sep, 2015

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20th globally, average US broadband speed 11.7 Mbps

Akamai Technologies? Second Quarter 2015 State of the Internet Report found that the average broadband speed across the United States is 11.7 Mbps, making the US the 20th in the world.

20th globally, average US broadband speed 11.7 Mbps

Which cities are the country?s worst-connected?

Which cities are the country?s worst-connected?

25 Sep, 2015

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Which cities are the country?s worst-connected?

Relying on data from the 2014 American Community Survey, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance released rankings for the 25 cities with the most households without Internet access.

Which cities are the country?s worst-connected?

Media ownership experts: FCC must strengthen media ownership rules

25 Sep, 2015

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25 Sep, 2015

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Media ownership experts: FCC must strengthen media ownership rules

Even as the country grows more diverse, women and people of color are excluded from positions of control in the industry.

Media ownership experts: FCC must strengthen media ownership rules

White House releases plans to deliver broadband opportunity

25 Sep, 2015

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25 Sep, 2015

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White House releases plans to deliver broadband opportunity

In response to the Broadband Opportunity Council?s recommendations, the White House released a list of actions the federal government will implement over the next 18 months to expand broadband deployment and adoption.

White House releases plans to deliver broadband opportunity