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CWA: Limit Mobility Fund to $100 Million; Move Forward on Comprehensive Universal Service Reform

CWA: Limit Mobility Fund to $100 Million; Move Forward on Comprehensive Universal Service Reform

19 Jan, 2011

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CWA: Limit Mobility Fund to $100 Million; Move Forward on Comprehensive Universal Service Reform

The FCC just announced plans to open a comprehensive rulemaking to reform the Universal Service Fund. The FCC plans to establish a Connect America Fund — as recommended by the National Broadband Plan — to transition today's almost $5 billion annual support for voice telephony in rural areas to broadband build-out.

CWA: Limit Mobility Fund to $100 Million; Move Forward on Comprehensive Universal Service Reform

Internet Services Help Americans Connect to Jobs

Internet Services Help Americans Connect to Jobs

19 Jan, 2011

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Internet Services Help Americans Connect to Jobs

With the U.S. unemployment rate at 9.4 percent this past December, many Americans continue to face a difficult economic outlook. For tens of millions, finding reliable, well-paying jobs is still an ongoing struggle. With limited job openings, the biggest hurdle is often knowing where to look -- and today that means going online.

Internet Services Help Americans Connect to Jobs

FCC, Justice Department Impose Conditions on Comcast/NBC Universal Merger

FCC, Justice Department Impose Conditions on Comcast/NBC Universal Merger

18 Jan, 2011

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FCC, Justice Department Impose Conditions on Comcast/NBC Universal Merger

On Tuesday, January 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave its approval to the acquisition of NBC-Universal by Comcast Corp. The new company will become the largest media conglomerate in the United States, with a combined 16.7 million broadband and 23 million cable subscribers, as well as an extensive film and television library and must-have NBC and regional sports programming.

FCC, Justice Department Impose Conditions on Comcast/NBC Universal Merger

New "Digital Divide" Among Minorities

New "Digital Divide" Among Minorities

13 Jan, 2011

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New "Digital Divide" Among Minorities

As the proliferation of wireless broadband connections spreads across the United States, some have expressed optimism that this will close the digital divide in minority communities. Data indicates that African Americans and Latinos disproportionately access the Internet over mobile devices.

New "Digital Divide" Among Minorities

An Introduction to the Universal Service Fund: How We Can Use it to Bolster Broadband Adoption

An Introduction to the Universal Service Fund: How We Can Use it to Bolster Broadband Adoption

13 Jan, 2011

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An Introduction to the Universal Service Fund: How We Can Use it to Bolster Broadband Adoption

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is a common fund that helps support the provision and maintenance of basic telephone services to residents in rural parts of the country, monitored primarily by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While this may sound archaic, it has very important present-day applications -- especially when applied to broadband.

An Introduction to the Universal Service Fund: How We Can Use it to Bolster Broadband Adoption

Reforming the Universal Service Fund

Reforming the Universal Service Fund

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