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Speed Matters goes global through UNI global union-telecom

13 Mar, 2009

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13 Mar, 2009

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Speed Matters goes global through UNI global union-telecom

As CWA?s Speed Matters campaign champions the fight to build a truly universal high-speed Internet accessible to all in the United States, unions all over the world are working towards the same goal through the UNI global union telecom's For The Long Run campaign.

Speed Matters goes global through UNI global union-telecom

ITIF Report: Next-generation broadband networks crucial to boost economy

06 Mar, 2009

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06 Mar, 2009

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ITIF Report: Next-generation broadband networks crucial to boost economy

At an event on March 5, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) - a Speed Matters partner - released a report on the importance of next-generation broadband networks.

ITIF Report: Next-generation broadband networks crucial to boost economy

NTIA, USDA and FCC host public meeting on broadband initiatives in economic stimulus

06 Mar, 2009

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06 Mar, 2009

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NTIA, USDA and FCC host public meeting on broadband initiatives in economic stimulus

The three government organizations that oversee the dispersal and regulation of broadband deployment and grants are hosting a public meeting on Tuesday March 10 regarding the broadband initiatives funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

NTIA, USDA and FCC host public meeting on broadband initiatives in economic stimulus

One Economy launches new health care hub for low-income families

06 Mar, 2009

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06 Mar, 2009

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One Economy launches new health care hub for low-income families

One Economy launched Atlanta Health Care for You last month - an online hub that will connect "people to health information and local free or low-cost resources that improve both your health care access and outcomes."

One Economy launches new health care hub for low-income families

Broadband connects sick children with classrooms

06 Mar, 2009

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06 Mar, 2009

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Broadband connects sick children with classrooms

At Speed Matters, we have highlighted the benefits of high speed Internet for the economy, education, health care, the environment, public safety and closing the digital divide. However, several new broadband-based programs are helping solve another problem: allowing ill children to be kids.

Broadband connects sick children with classrooms

States eyeing broadband money from economic stimulus package

02 Mar, 2009

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02 Mar, 2009

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States eyeing broadband money from economic stimulus package

States and localities across the country are beginning to assess their broadband gaps, hoping to tap into the $7.2 billion in federal funding for high-speed Internet expansion in the economic stimulus bill. Speed Matters will keep you updated as we learn more about the grantmaking process and plans in states and communities.

States eyeing broadband money from economic stimulus package