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Newly updated NTIA broadband map shows gains, shortcomings

Newly updated NTIA broadband map shows gains, shortcomings

13 Aug, 2013

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Newly updated NTIA broadband map shows gains, shortcomings

The NTIA and the FCC compiled an update of broadband technologies and speeds nationwide. They still need upgrading.

Newly updated NTIA broadband map shows gains, shortcomings

FCC cuts exorbitant inmate long distance rates

FCC cuts exorbitant inmate long distance rates

09 Aug, 2013

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FCC cuts exorbitant inmate long distance rates

FCC commissioners voted 3-2 to limit excessive charges for inmate telephone calls -- a decade after a petition was filed.

FCC cuts exorbitant inmate long distance rates

The people who test carrier speed claims

The people who test carrier speed claims

07 Aug, 2013

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The people who test carrier speed claims

RootMetrics conducted 3.6 million tests in six months, to find out the truth about wireless speeds and network quality.

The people who test carrier speed claims

Guild Looks Forward to Working with Bezos at Post

Guild Looks Forward to Working with Bezos at Post

07 Aug, 2013

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Guild Looks Forward to Working with Bezos at Post

The 900 Newspaper Guild (CWA) workers at The Washington Post welcome new owner, Amazon's Jeff Bezos.

Guild Looks Forward to Working with Bezos at Post

U.S. slips in world Internet speed rankings

U.S. slips in world Internet speed rankings

02 Aug, 2013

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U.S. slips in world Internet speed rankings

A new report from Internet company Akamai says that U.S. Internet speeds have dropped in world rankings.

U.S. slips in world Internet speed rankings

Online college courses no substitute for teaching

Online college courses no substitute for teaching

02 Aug, 2013

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Online college courses no substitute for teaching

An LA Times columnist tries to separate the hype from the hope in online college courses.

Online college courses no substitute for teaching