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High Speed Internet necessary for distance education

10 Oct, 2008

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10 Oct, 2008

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High Speed Internet necessary for distance education

Speed Matters has released a new video on the importance of high speed Internet access for distance learning, allowing adults who are returning to school to upgrade their skills or train for new jobs by taking classes online.

High Speed Internet necessary for distance education

California passes bill to expand broadband deployment

10 Oct, 2008

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10 Oct, 2008

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California passes bill to expand broadband deployment

California recently passed Senate bill 1193 creating the California Advanced Services Fund, which will allocate $100 million to spread high speed Internet access to un-served and underserved areas.

California passes bill to expand broadband deployment

High speed broadband to help improve environment

10 Oct, 2008

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10 Oct, 2008

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High speed broadband to help improve environment

A recent study found that fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology will provide significant environmental benefits, just six years after being deployed. The study, commissioned by the Fiber-to-the-Home Council based its findings on similar lifestyle studies used in other industries. With FTTH Internet connections, people will be more likely to telecommute, which saves gasoline and in turn helps the environment.

High speed broadband to help improve environment

Southeast Los Angeles to Receive High Speed Internet

06 Oct, 2008

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06 Oct, 2008

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Southeast Los Angeles to Receive High Speed Internet

The Southeast Cities Technology Collaborative, an initiative by the Southeast Community Development Corporation to bring high-speed broadband Internet access to southeast Los Angeles, received two grant awards to help them close the digital divide in LA.

Southeast Los Angeles to Receive High Speed Internet

Business Week highlights the digital divide

03 Oct, 2008

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03 Oct, 2008

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Business Week highlights the digital divide

A recent article in Business Week provided an excellent look at the extent of the digital divide for Americans in rural regions. It starts with a story about Sandra Thornton, whose custom-uniform manufacturing plant in Centerville, Tennessee, is missing out on business opportunities because it can't take advantage of online contract bidding, supply ordering, and email with its dial-up Internet connection.

Business Week highlights the digital divide

Connect ME off to a great start

03 Oct, 2008

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03 Oct, 2008

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Connect ME off to a great start

In the three years since Maine Gov. John Baldacci announced that the state would "ensure that 90 percent of Maine communities have broadband access by 2010," Connect ME has achieved much success.

Connect ME off to a great start