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Congressional Black Caucus makes recommendations to fight digital divide

04 Jun, 2009

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04 Jun, 2009

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Congressional Black Caucus makes recommendations to fight digital divide

The Congressional Black Caucus issued a strong endorsement for increased funding of broadband deployment, as part of a series of recommendations on major U.S. policy areas for the 21st Century.

Congressional Black Caucus makes recommendations to fight digital divide

Online series highlights real-life benefits of public broadband access

03 Jun, 2009

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03 Jun, 2009

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Online series highlights real-life benefits of public broadband access

Speed Matters partner One Economy recently teamed up with award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Townsend to create Diary of a Single Mom, an online series that demonstrates the real-life benefits of broadband access.

Online series highlights real-life benefits of public broadband access

OECD releases latest rankings; U.S. remains at #15

02 Jun, 2009

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02 Jun, 2009

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OECD releases latest rankings; U.S. remains at #15

The United States remained stagnant - at 15th - in the latest Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) broadband penetration rankings.

OECD releases latest rankings; U.S. remains at #15

Georgia preparing to apply for broadband stimulus money

29 May, 2009

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29 May, 2009

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Georgia preparing to apply for broadband stimulus money

Georgia is one of many states that is trying to position itself to receive the funding for broadband deployment in the first round of grants from the economic stimulus package.

Georgia preparing to apply for broadband stimulus money

Telemedicine key to examining rural stroke victims

28 May, 2009

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28 May, 2009

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Telemedicine key to examining rural stroke victims

Thanks to advances in broadband and medical technology, telemedicine is an effective treatment of stroke victims. When determining whether or not an individual has suffered a stroke, time is a very important factor. Using the videoconferencing aspect of telemedicine in rural and remote areas across the country saves so much time that it increases the chance of survival and quality of life for stroke patients.

Telemedicine key to examining rural stroke victims

Indiana one step closer to high-speed

26 May, 2009

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26 May, 2009

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Indiana one step closer to high-speed

On July 1, Indiana will move forward with improving the adoption and deployment of high-speed Internet connections thanks to a recently passed bill supported by the Communications Workers of America.

Indiana one step closer to high-speed