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CWA Files Comments with the FCC on Universal Service Fund Reform

CWA Files Comments with the FCC on Universal Service Fund Reform

16 Jul, 2010

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CWA Files Comments with the FCC on Universal Service Fund Reform

This week, CWA filed formal comments for the FCC?s Notice of Inquiry on the question of how to reform the High-Cost programs of the Universal Service Fund (USF).

CWA Files Comments with the FCC on Universal Service Fund Reform

Hoyer Announces Support for Targeted Legislation to Affirm FCC Authority over Broadband

Hoyer Announces Support for Targeted Legislation to Affirm FCC Authority over Broadband

16 Jul, 2010

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Hoyer Announces Support for Targeted Legislation to Affirm FCC Authority over Broadband

Congress must step in to clarify FCC authority to protect broadband consumers, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced.

Hoyer Announces Support for Targeted Legislation to Affirm FCC Authority over Broadband

Changes Proposed for the FCC?s E-Rate Program

Changes Proposed for the FCC?s E-Rate Program

16 Jul, 2010

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Changes Proposed for the FCC?s E-Rate Program

The FCC has taken the first steps toward implementing the National Broadband Plan?s vision for an enhanced E-rate program, which provides educational institutions with discounts for high-speed Internet. While E-rate has successfully increased connectivity at schools and libraries across the country, the program has never kept up with the demand from America's educational community.

Changes Proposed for the FCC?s E-Rate Program

FCC to Create a New "Internet Speed Map" of America

FCC to Create a New "Internet Speed Map" of America

12 Jul, 2010

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FCC to Create a New "Internet Speed Map" of America

Last week I attended a meeting held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to discuss a new initiative, previously recommended by the Omnibus Broadband Initiative, which will scientifically measure internet speeds nationwide.

FCC to Create a New "Internet Speed Map" of America

Baltimore Library Opens Door to High-Speed Internet Access

Baltimore Library Opens Door to High-Speed Internet Access

09 Jul, 2010

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Baltimore Library Opens Door to High-Speed Internet Access

Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation in the role of public libraries in America--providing a free portal to high-speed Internet access.

Baltimore Library Opens Door to High-Speed Internet Access

Finland Mandates Universal Broadband Access

Finland Mandates Universal Broadband Access

08 Jul, 2010

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Finland Mandates Universal Broadband Access

Starting this month, every citizen of Finland will have access to a 1 Megabit-per-second (Mbps) broadband connection.

Finland Mandates Universal Broadband Access