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Lifeline-Linkup: Much-Needed Changes to Close the Digital Divide

Lifeline-Linkup: Much-Needed Changes to Close the Digital Divide

19 May, 2011

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Lifeline-Linkup: Much-Needed Changes to Close the Digital Divide

What is the Lifeline-Linkup Program, and why and how should it be modernized? Many Americans have never heard of the program that has brought telephone service to millions, so unfortunately don't know how antiquated this critical program is. Having to explain how something that is inherently necessary to me should be equally important to you is somewhat daunting.

Lifeline-Linkup: Much-Needed Changes to Close the Digital Divide

Broadband Connections Bring Businesses $200K More Annually

Broadband Connections Bring Businesses $200K More Annually

16 May, 2011

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Broadband Connections Bring Businesses $200K More Annually

High-speed Internet connections are directly correlated with higher median annual revenue for American businesses, according to a report released by Connected Nation. A survey of over 9,600 businesses across the U.S. uncovered a startling $200,000 revenue gap between business with broadband and those without.

Broadband Connections Bring Businesses $200K More Annually

Obama Administration Launches Digital Literacy Portal

Obama Administration Launches Digital Literacy Portal

16 May, 2011

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Obama Administration Launches Digital Literacy Portal

DigitalLiteracy.gov, a new digital training website launched earlier this week, offers workers a wealth of resources to help them improve their online and computer skills. As digital literacy becomes a prerequisite for many jobs, this website strives to prepare workers for the digital economy of the future.

Obama Administration Launches Digital Literacy Portal

AT&T T-Mobile Merger Will Expand Broadband Access, Benefit Consumers and Workers

AT&T T-Mobile Merger Will Expand Broadband Access, Benefit Consumers and Workers

11 May, 2011

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AT&T T-Mobile Merger Will Expand Broadband Access, Benefit Consumers and Workers

Communications Workers of America (CWA) President Larry Cohen today told a Congressional panel that the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile will accelerate broadband deployment, benefit consumers, and positively impact employees.

AT&T T-Mobile Merger Will Expand Broadband Access, Benefit Consumers and Workers

T-Mobile Quarterly Results Show Benefits of AT&T Merger

T-Mobile Quarterly Results Show Benefits of AT&T Merger

11 May, 2011

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T-Mobile Quarterly Results Show Benefits of AT&T Merger

T-Mobile USA's recently released quarterly report offers proof of just how badly the company needed to merge with AT&T to stay afloat — and how the merger is good for everyone involved.

T-Mobile Quarterly Results Show Benefits of AT&T Merger

Research Paper Provides Real Story Behind AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

Research Paper Provides Real Story Behind AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

11 May, 2011

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Research Paper Provides Real Story Behind AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

The Communications Workers of America today released a research paper documenting in detail how a merger between AT&T and T-Mobile will better serve consumers, workers and communities than the only other alternative: A Sprint/T-Mobile merger.

Research Paper Provides Real Story Behind AT&T/T-Mobile Merger