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Craig Settles: USF Reform Needs to Come from Within Communities

Craig Settles: USF Reform Needs to Come from Within Communities

03 Mar, 2011

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Craig Settles: USF Reform Needs to Come from Within Communities

The Universal Service Fund demands reform. While the subsidy model for low-income households works for telephone service, a recent article by Craig Settles of GigaOm proposes an interesting new model for broadband using a community-based approach.

Craig Settles: USF Reform Needs to Come from Within Communities

Americans with Chronic Ailments Going Online for Support

Americans with Chronic Ailments Going Online for Support

03 Mar, 2011

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Americans with Chronic Ailments Going Online for Support

For Americans with chronic health issues, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and lung conditions, and cancer, the Internet has become a lifeline to communities of support.

Americans with Chronic Ailments Going Online for Support

NYT Editorial Brings Focus to Dire Need for USF Reform

NYT Editorial Brings Focus to Dire Need for USF Reform

28 Feb, 2011

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NYT Editorial Brings Focus to Dire Need for USF Reform

The Universal Service Fund, which currently supports affordable telephone service, urgently needs to be updated for today's communications market. As profiled in a recent New York Times editorial, an FCC proposal for the fund would shift its focus to supporting high-speed broadband.

NYT Editorial Brings Focus to Dire Need for USF Reform

Wisconsin Protesters Blocked From Organizing Website

Wisconsin Protesters Blocked From Organizing Website

24 Feb, 2011

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Wisconsin Protesters Blocked From Organizing Website

As pro-labor protests continue in Wisconsin, it has become clear that technology is playing a critical role in keeping protesters and volunteers connected, while getting their stories out to the rest of the world.

Wisconsin Protesters Blocked From Organizing Website

Broadband Map Reveals Connectivity Gaps Across the US

Broadband Map Reveals Connectivity Gaps Across the US

22 Feb, 2011

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Broadband Map Reveals Connectivity Gaps Across the US

A new National Broadband Map shows the extent of the digital divide in America, giving President Obama's goal of advancing America's digital future a clearly defined roadmap.

Broadband Map Reveals Connectivity Gaps Across the US

Senate Committee Considers Rockefeller D-Block Bill to Create Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety

Senate Committee Considers Rockefeller D-Block Bill to Create Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety

22 Feb, 2011

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Senate Committee Considers Rockefeller D-Block Bill to Create Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety

On February 16, the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee held a hearing on Sen. John D. Rockefeller's bill, The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act of 2011, which would allocate the "D-Block" of wireless spectrum to our nation's public safety officials. CWA supports this bill that will allow America's first responders to create a nationwide interoperable communications network.

Senate Committee Considers Rockefeller D-Block Bill to Create Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety