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Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 introduced

22 Jul, 2010

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22 Jul, 2010

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Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 introduced

On July 22, 2010, Congressmen Rick Boucher and Lee Terry introduced the Universal Service Reform Act of 2010.

Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 introduced

FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access

21 Jul, 2010

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21 Jul, 2010

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FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access

In its Sixth Broadband Deployment Report, the FCC painted a decidedly grim picture of the state of universal broadband access in the United States. The Commission estimates that between 14 and 24 million Americans still lack access to broadband Internet. As a result, the Commission concluded ? for the first time ? that broadband is not "being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion," as directed by Congres.

FCC: Up to 24 Million Americans Don't Have Broadband Access

Broadband is Key to Reinventing Education

21 Jul, 2010

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21 Jul, 2010

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Broadband is Key to Reinventing Education

According to a recent opinion piece in the Washington Post, e-learning has the potential to revolutionize the way American students learn inside and outside of the classroom.

Broadband is Key to Reinventing Education

Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards

21 Jul, 2010

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21 Jul, 2010

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Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards

The Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that would require electronics companies to make their products more accessible to the hearing and vision impaired, extending the promise of cutting-edge technologies to millions of disabled Americans.

Senate committee approves new technology accessibility standards

CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers

19 Jul, 2010

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19 Jul, 2010

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CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed comments in response to the FCC?s Title I/Title II Notice of Inquiry to ?identify the legal approach that will best support its efforts to ensure universal access to affordable, high-quality broadband services.?

CWA Says Congress Must Act Now to Affirm FCC Authority to Protect Internet Consumers

FCC Commits More Funds To Connect Rural Health Providers

19 Jul, 2010

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19 Jul, 2010

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FCC Commits More Funds To Connect Rural Health Providers

The FCC is aiming to close the digital divide in healthcare with an ambitious retooling of the Rural Health Care Support Mechanism, one of four programs funded by the Universal Service Fund.

FCC Commits More Funds To Connect Rural Health Providers