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President Obama Outlines Goal to Ensure 98% of Americans Have Access to Broadband Internet

14 Feb, 2011

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14 Feb, 2011

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President Obama Outlines Goal to Ensure 98% of Americans Have Access to Broadband Internet

On February 10, President Obama traveled to Marquette, Michigan to speak on the state of broadband access in America, and to give details about the National Wireless Initiative, a goal he announced during his State of the Union address. The plan aims to expand 4-G wireless broadband Internet access to 98% of Americans. The President spoke primarily about mobile broadband coverage, but as Speed Matters has noted, expanding the wireless broadband network is no substitute for upgrading our nation's wired data networks.

President Obama Outlines Goal to Ensure 98% of Americans Have Access to Broadband Internet

Members of the Broadband Opportunity Coalition: How the NAACP is Promoting Broadband Adoption

14 Feb, 2011

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14 Feb, 2011

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Members of the Broadband Opportunity Coalition: How the NAACP is Promoting Broadband Adoption

The thought of civil rights often brings to mind images of historic marches and boycotts. A generation ago, such undertakings brought attention to unequal treatment, encouraging action among those who could work to promote equality. In the age of information, inequality doesn't look the same as it did in the 20th century. Today's civil rights challenges include digital inequality.

Members of the Broadband Opportunity Coalition: How the NAACP is Promoting Broadband Adoption

Hispanic Communities Falling Behind in the Digital Divide

14 Feb, 2011

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14 Feb, 2011

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Hispanic Communities Falling Behind in the Digital Divide

With broadband adoption and use on the rise, millions of previously underserved Americans are connecting to the web each year. Yet, even with this growth, Hispanic populations still lag far behind other cohorts in adopting broadband technology.

Hispanic Communities Falling Behind in the Digital Divide

USF Reform Will Bring 21st Century Communications to Rural Areas

10 Feb, 2011

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10 Feb, 2011

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USF Reform Will Bring 21st Century Communications to Rural Areas

The unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission to reform the Universal Service Fund (USF) is a first step toward bringing the promise of high speed broadband to communities, residents, and businesses in rural and underserved areas.

USF Reform Will Bring 21st Century Communications to Rural Areas

National Labor Relations Board Upholds Worker?s Rights, Even on Facebook

09 Feb, 2011

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09 Feb, 2011

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National Labor Relations Board Upholds Worker?s Rights, Even on Facebook

Facebook and other social media websites are pushing talk around the office water cooler into a whole new space. But can employers take action when employee conversations about work move online?

National Labor Relations Board Upholds Worker?s Rights, Even on Facebook

Minnesota Still Has Work to Do on Rural Broadband Access

09 Feb, 2011

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09 Feb, 2011

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Minnesota Still Has Work to Do on Rural Broadband Access

In order for Minnesota to meet its goal of providing every home and business with access to high-speed Internet, it needs to address the issue of the state's urban-rural divide, according to a new report.

Minnesota Still Has Work to Do on Rural Broadband Access