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Webcast highlights role of state initiatives in expanding high speed Internet access

19 Dec, 2008

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19 Dec, 2008

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Webcast highlights role of state initiatives in expanding high speed Internet access

Earlier this week, the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Alliance for Public Technology (APT) co-sponsored a fascinating webcast based on a new joint report from the APT and CWA on current state efforts to expand high speed Internet access.

Webcast highlights role of state initiatives in expanding high speed Internet access

CWA part of growing consensus on broadband stimulus policies

19 Dec, 2008

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19 Dec, 2008

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CWA part of growing consensus on broadband stimulus policies

The Communications Workers of America's Speed Matters project is part of a growing consensus about the need for expanded high-speed broadband networks in the United States, according a Washington Post article.

CWA part of growing consensus on broadband stimulus policies

China announces plans for high-speed network

17 Dec, 2008

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17 Dec, 2008

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China announces plans for high-speed network

China has plans to build a nationwide high-capacity optic-fiber network that would be able to carry Internet, telephone and television services.

China announces plans for high-speed network

CWA and allies urge Congress to include broadband in economic stimulus

16 Dec, 2008

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16 Dec, 2008

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CWA and allies urge Congress to include broadband in economic stimulus

The Communications Workers of America sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in early December urging them to stimulate investment in broadband infrastructure as part of a comprehensive economic recovery and job creation program."

CWA and allies urge Congress to include broadband in economic stimulus

Winners of second "Broadband Changed My Life!" contest announced

15 Dec, 2008

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15 Dec, 2008

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Winners of second "Broadband Changed My Life!" contest announced

The Alliance for Public Technology - a Speed Matters partner - recently announced the winners of its second "Broadband Changed My Life!" contest.

Winners of second "Broadband Changed My Life!" contest announced

British telemedicine pilot program expanded after initial success

15 Dec, 2008

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15 Dec, 2008

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British telemedicine pilot program expanded after initial success

A broadband-based system - called Telehealth - that allows health care professional to monitor patients remotely is being brought to British nursing homes.

British telemedicine pilot program expanded after initial success