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Reforming the Universal Service Fund

13 Jan, 2011

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13 Jan, 2011

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Reforming the Universal Service Fund

The Universal Service Fund, created by the FCC to meet the communication needs of Americans, will turn 14 years old this year. In 2011, the fund needs to adopt modernizing reforms that will bring it up to date with the goals of the National Broadband Plan.

Reforming the Universal Service Fund

Your Home, More Connected Than Ever

10 Jan, 2011

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10 Jan, 2011

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Your Home, More Connected Than Ever

If the latest Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas is any indication, the future holds a whole new generation of web-enabled products that extends well past laptops and smartphones. This new generation of technology will increase energy efficiency and build a more sustainable economy, but requires high-speed Internet connections to reap the full advantages.

Your Home, More Connected Than Ever

FCC Net Neutrality Rules Good For Jobs

10 Jan, 2011

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10 Jan, 2011

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FCC Net Neutrality Rules Good For Jobs

The Communications Workers of America's stance on the new FCC Network Neutrality Order was highlighted in POLITICO's Morning Tech as justification for upholding the new rules.

FCC Net Neutrality Rules Good For Jobs

Comcast/NBCU Merger: What Does It Mean For The Future of Internet TV?

10 Jan, 2011

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10 Jan, 2011

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Comcast/NBCU Merger: What Does It Mean For The Future of Internet TV?

As regulators prepare to delineate the conditions of the Comcast/NBCU merger, what does this combination mean for the future of Internet TV?

Comcast/NBCU Merger: What Does It Mean For The Future of Internet TV?

Faster Internet Needed in Schools and Libraries

10 Jan, 2011

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10 Jan, 2011

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Faster Internet Needed in Schools and Libraries

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau released a new survey of schools and libraries that receive support from the E-Rate program. The results show an overwhelming need for faster Internet connections in these institutions.

Faster Internet Needed in Schools and Libraries

Broadband & Social Justice Policy Summit to Address the Digital Divide

06 Jan, 2011

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06 Jan, 2011

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Broadband & Social Justice Policy Summit to Address the Digital Divide

The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) -- a Speed Matters partner -- will be hosting its second annual Broadband and Social Justice Policy Summit on January 20th and 21st in Washington, DC. The summit will convene leaders, researchers, and policy makers in the fields of broadband policy and adoption, telecommunications, and social justice around the theme of "Bridging the Digital Divide."

Broadband & Social Justice Policy Summit to Address the Digital Divide