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One Economy Launches National Technology Adoption Advisory Council

One Economy Launches National Technology Adoption Advisory Council

07 Feb, 2011

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One Economy Launches National Technology Adoption Advisory Council

One Economy -- a global nonprofit dedicated to universal broadband and a Speed Matters partner -- recently announced the launch of the National Technology Adoption Advisory Council (NTAAC) to promote broadband opportunity for all.

One Economy Launches National Technology Adoption Advisory Council

Sens. Kerry and Landrieu Introduce Small Business Broadband Bill

Sens. Kerry and Landrieu Introduce Small Business Broadband Bill

04 Feb, 2011

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Sens. Kerry and Landrieu Introduce Small Business Broadband Bill

The Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Mary Landrieu, and former Chairman, John Kerry, recently introduced a bill to improve broadband access for small businesses in the U.S.

Sens. Kerry and Landrieu Introduce Small Business Broadband Bill

Low Bandwidth Slowing Classroom Innovation

Low Bandwidth Slowing Classroom Innovation

04 Feb, 2011

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Low Bandwidth Slowing Classroom Innovation

As teachers and students have embraced web-enabled applications, videos, and Internet-assisted research, schools need the broadband capacity to keep up with hungry minds. Unfortunately, according to a recent PBS survey of 1,401 full-time teachers K-12 and 197 pre-K teachers, speed issues are commonplace.

Low Bandwidth Slowing Classroom Innovation

Computers 4 Kids Teaches High School Students to Refurbish Computers, Donates Them to Local Families

Computers 4 Kids Teaches High School Students to Refurbish Computers, Donates Them to Local Families

31 Jan, 2011

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Computers 4 Kids Teaches High School Students to Refurbish Computers, Donates Them to Local Families

ConnectKentucky?s Computers 4 Kids program will donate 150 refurbished computers to Greenup County families, according to Connected Nation.

Computers 4 Kids Teaches High School Students to Refurbish Computers, Donates Them to Local Families

Latoya Livingston on Broadband Adoption and the National Broadband Plan

Latoya Livingston on Broadband Adoption and the National Broadband Plan

31 Jan, 2011

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Latoya Livingston on Broadband Adoption and the National Broadband Plan

If 2010 was the year of broadband legislation, then 2011 will be the year of broadband adoption. The digital divide is still a major concern for us all. With the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) reporting an adoption gap of at least 20 points between black and white Americans, and 20 points between Hispanic and white Americans, the FCC has a lot of work to accomplish the goals of the National Broadband Plan.

Latoya Livingston on Broadband Adoption and the National Broadband Plan

White House Joins Sen. Rockefeller, Public Safety Leaders & CWA in Support of D-Block Reallocation

White House Joins Sen. Rockefeller, Public Safety Leaders & CWA in Support of D-Block Reallocation

28 Jan, 2011

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White House Joins Sen. Rockefeller, Public Safety Leaders & CWA in Support of D-Block Reallocation

The White House has joined the growing consensus for D-Block reallocation, which would transfer the designated spectrum for the implementation of a national interoperable public safety broadband network.

White House Joins Sen. Rockefeller, Public Safety Leaders & CWA in Support of D-Block Reallocation