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18 Dec, 2009

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18 Dec, 2009

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Latest OECD statistics show U.S. still ranks 15th in broadband adoption, 6th in fiber penetration

A report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows the U.S. with 26.7 broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants, or fifteenth among the thirty OECD member nations.

Latest OECD statistics show U.S. still ranks 15th in broadband adoption, 6th in fiber penetration

14 Dec, 2009

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14 Dec, 2009

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Rep. Slaughter leads bipartisan charge against tax loophole in Verizon-Frontier deal

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is leading the effort to close a tax loophole driving anti-consumer corporate deals such as the proposed Verizon-Frontier transaction.

Rep. Slaughter leads bipartisan charge against tax loophole in Verizon-Frontier deal

14 Dec, 2009

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14 Dec, 2009

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Frontier's shares expected to drop as a result of Verizon deal

D.A. Davidson & Co., a leading financial services company, is downgrading the projected value of Frontier Communications shares, as reported in Barron's Magazine, the influential weekly financial publication of The Wall Street Journal.

Frontier's shares expected to drop as a result of Verizon deal

11 Dec, 2009

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11 Dec, 2009

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How can broadband impact global warming?

Wondering how to solve the climate crisis and make America energy independent? A big part of the answer is broadband, says the co-author of the recent House climate bill. If implemented nationally, smart grid has the potential to mitigate some of our most pressing energy issues, Markey stated, and the expansion and upgrading of broadband infrastructure will accelerate its development and adoption. "Without the broadband revolution, you cannot have the revolution we?re talking about," he said

How can broadband impact global warming?

11 Dec, 2009

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11 Dec, 2009

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Digital communications technology helps homeowners reduce energy use

The Department of Energy awarded $620 million in economic stimulus grants for Smart Grid projects, some of which use digital technology to help residents track their homes' energy use.

Digital communications technology helps homeowners reduce energy use

10 Dec, 2009

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10 Dec, 2009

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Rep. Matsui blogs about Broadband Affordability Act

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), the sponsor of the Broadband Affordability Act (H.R. 3646), promoted the bill in a blog post on December 2. Matsui, who represents the Sacramento area, described how Internet access has expanded opportunity for her family.

Rep. Matsui blogs about Broadband Affordability Act