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British Telecom given go ahead for super-fast broadband deployment

27 Mar, 2009

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27 Mar, 2009

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British Telecom given go ahead for super-fast broadband deployment

The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the government agency in the United Kingdom that oversees the telecommunications industry, made a ruling that allows British Telecom more flexibility in delivering fiber optic networks.

British Telecom given go ahead for super-fast broadband deployment

Role of States and Network Neutrality discussed at broadband roundtable

26 Mar, 2009

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26 Mar, 2009

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Role of States and Network Neutrality discussed at broadband roundtable

The fifth of six broadband stimulus roundtables was held in Washington DC on Monday, March 23 and the role of the states, broadband mapping and network neutrality were the topics of discussion.

Role of States and Network Neutrality discussed at broadband roundtable

Broadband stimulus roundtable moves to Arizona

20 Mar, 2009

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20 Mar, 2009

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Broadband stimulus roundtable moves to Arizona

At the third broadband stimulus roundtable, speakers attempted to tackle the problem of reaching vulnerable populations with broadband deployment.

Broadband stimulus roundtable moves to Arizona

Broadband availability on tribal lands discussed at second broadband roundtable

19 Mar, 2009

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19 Mar, 2009

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Broadband availability on tribal lands discussed at second broadband roundtable

At the second NTIA broadband roundtable in Las Vegas on March 17, the discussion revolved around reaching vulnerable populations, selection criteria and definitions of "broadband", "underserved" and "unserved".

Broadband availability on tribal lands discussed at second broadband roundtable

First NTIA broadband stimulus roundtable

17 Mar, 2009

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17 Mar, 2009

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First NTIA broadband stimulus roundtable

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) held the first of six broadband stimulus roundtables at the Department of Commerce building in Washington, DC on March 16. The roundtables are designed to get public input on the rules the NTIA must write to implement the Broadband Technology Oppportunities grant program.

First NTIA broadband stimulus roundtable

Report: Digital Divide still exists, hurts rural Americans

13 Mar, 2009

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13 Mar, 2009

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Report: Digital Divide still exists, hurts rural Americans

There is a 12 percent gap in domestic Internet access between rural and urban households, according to a new Agriculture Department Economic Resource Service report.

Report: Digital Divide still exists, hurts rural Americans