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05 Nov, 2014

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For Bay Area non-rich, high tech raises home costs, lowers wages

In high-tech San Francisco low-income people are being forced out as housing costs rise at 20 percent a year and the average 2013 monthly rent was $3,396.

For Bay Area non-rich, high tech raises home costs, lowers wages

01 Nov, 2014

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CWA urges FCC to build out 10 Mbps rural broadband

CWA wrote to FCC Chair Tom Wheeler saying, "Putting fiber deeper into rural areas supports the Commission's goals to get higher-speed networks connecting rural schools, libraries, and health centers.?

CWA urges FCC to build out 10 Mbps rural broadband

31 Oct, 2014

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Wheeler proposes new competition to cable

This week in an FCC blog post, Chair Tom Wheeler asked the commission to approve a measure that would give over-the-top (OTT) online video providers new rights.

Wheeler proposes new competition to cable

30 Oct, 2014

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Digital divide worsens inequality

Although many factors go into the digital divide, it appears that the high price of U.S. broadband relegates low-income urban families to the wrong side of the tracks.

Digital divide worsens inequality

30 Oct, 2014

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Frontier Communications expanding services

Frontier Communications completed acquisition of AT&T operations in Connecticut, and announced it's moving its 1 Gbps service into Durham, North Carolina.

Frontier Communications expanding services

30 Oct, 2014

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Miami libraries struggle to provide Internet access

Students without home Internet flood the branches ? especially in low-income areas of the metro. And frequently have to wait or receive outdated and inadequate computer equipment.

Miami libraries struggle to provide Internet access