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Commerce announces $28.5 million in grant money for One Economy

30 Apr, 2010

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30 Apr, 2010

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Commerce announces $28.5 million in grant money for One Economy

Speed Matters' partner One Economy was awarded $28.5 million in grant money to expand high-speed Internet in underserved communities in the latest round of NITA's Broadband Opportunity funding.

Commerce announces $28.5 million in grant money for One Economy

House Subcommittee Chair worries more Americans lack broadband than previously thought

29 Apr, 2010

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29 Apr, 2010

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House Subcommittee Chair worries more Americans lack broadband than previously thought

During its first hearing on the National Broadband Plan, U.S. House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet Chairman Rick Boucher expressed concern over one of the findings of the FCC's plan, arguing that more Americans than currently thought lack broadband service.

House Subcommittee Chair worries more Americans lack broadband than previously thought

FCC begins implementing Internet security provisions

29 Apr, 2010

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29 Apr, 2010

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FCC begins implementing Internet security provisions

The FCC has begun implementing the cyber security provisions proposed in the National Broadband Plan, opening the comments period on a cyber security certification program and testing the strength of existing broadband infrastructure.

FCC begins implementing Internet security provisions

FCC begins work on new public safety broadband network

28 Apr, 2010

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28 Apr, 2010

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FCC begins work on new public safety broadband network

The FCC released a report highlighting the cost-saving measures in its proposal to rollout a public safety broadband network. More advanced wireless networks will help mitigate communications problems during crises that were exposed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

FCC begins work on new public safety broadband network

Broadband adoption rates low among Americans with disabilities, according to FCC

28 Apr, 2010

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28 Apr, 2010

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Broadband adoption rates low among Americans with disabilities, according to FCC

The FCC released a report that found surprisingly low broadband adoption rates among people with disabilities-only 42 percent of those studied have access to service at their residence.

Broadband adoption rates low among Americans with disabilities, according to FCC

FCC takes first step towards Universal Service Fund reform

27 Apr, 2010

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27 Apr, 2010

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FCC takes first step towards Universal Service Fund reform

The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking -- taking the first step towards transitioning the Universal Service Fund from funding for telephones to broadband.

FCC takes first step towards Universal Service Fund reform