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A New Voice on Broadband and Social Justice

27 Sep, 2010

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27 Sep, 2010

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A New Voice on Broadband and Social Justice

Introducing: Broadband & Social Justice, a new blog that highlights the intersection of broadband access as a basic human right. Broadband is an engine for economic growth, civic engagement, and a better way of life — and in increasingly a social justice issue.

A New Voice on Broadband and Social Justice

FCC Opening the E-Rate to "Dark Fiber" Raises Concerns

27 Sep, 2010

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27 Sep, 2010

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FCC Opening the E-Rate to "Dark Fiber" Raises Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), on September 23, announced new rules for its highly successful E-rate program. The E-rate provides subsidies to schools and libraries for Internet connections.

FCC Opening the E-Rate to "Dark Fiber" Raises Concerns

Hill Event Shows Labor and Civil Rights Groups Agree on Policies to Protect an Open Internet

20 Sep, 2010

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20 Sep, 2010

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Hill Event Shows Labor and Civil Rights Groups Agree on Policies to Protect an Open Internet

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute along with the Communications Workers of America hosted a broadband forum on Capitol Hill on September 14 to discuss policies to expand broadband deployment and adoption and how to move forward to protect an open Internet. View CWA President Larry Cohen's remarks and take action to support an open internet.

Hill Event Shows Labor and Civil Rights Groups Agree on Policies to Protect an Open Internet

Broad Support for USF Overhaul Proposal

20 Sep, 2010

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20 Sep, 2010

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Broad Support for USF Overhaul Proposal

Major stakeholders lined up behind a major overhaul of the Universal Service Fund (USF), so that it would include funding for broadband, at a House subcommittee hearing on September 16.

Broad Support for USF Overhaul Proposal

Why Conditions are Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

20 Sep, 2010

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20 Sep, 2010

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Why Conditions are Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

Will the Comcast-NBCU merger mark the beginning of the end for online video? Cardozo Law School Professor Susan Crawford thinks so.

Why Conditions are Needed in Comcast-NBCU Merger

"Link Up" and "Lifeline" Awareness Week!

20 Sep, 2010

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20 Sep, 2010

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"Link Up" and "Lifeline" Awareness Week!

Last week the FCC and its partners raised awareness about two important telephone assistance programs, "Link Up" and "Lifeline". Across the country, state and local agencies participated in outreach activities to highlight how these two little-known programs ensure that all Americans can access basic telephone service.

"Link Up" and "Lifeline" Awareness Week!