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Report: Online learning growing

14 Nov, 2008

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14 Nov, 2008

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Report: Online learning growing

A comprehensive new report released last month found that online learning for students in grades K-12 grew steadily last year, with many states expanding their online opportunities for supplemental and full-time online class work.

Report: Online learning growing

High-speed Internet allows surgeons all over world to collaborate on procedure

13 Nov, 2008

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13 Nov, 2008

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High-speed Internet allows surgeons all over world to collaborate on procedure

Telemedicine achieved a significant milestone recently when an endoscopic surgery in Puerto Rico was broadcast live to doctors in several locations throughout the United States.

High-speed Internet allows surgeons all over world to collaborate on procedure

High speed Internet as an economic stimulus

07 Nov, 2008

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07 Nov, 2008

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High speed Internet as an economic stimulus

Last week, the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) sent letters to the Democratic and Republican leadership in both houses of Congress, urging them to include funding for high speed Internet infrastructure in their economic stimulus efforts.

High speed Internet as an economic stimulus

Telemedicine at Work in Southwest Virginia

31 Oct, 2008

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31 Oct, 2008

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Telemedicine at Work in Southwest Virginia

The Meadowview Health Clinic and Community Center in Meadowview, Virginia has received a $227,613 federal grant to join a telemedicine network with the University of Virginia.

Telemedicine at Work in Southwest Virginia

United States still lags behind in international broadband penetration

29 Oct, 2008

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29 Oct, 2008

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United States still lags behind in international broadband penetration

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has released its latest international broadband statistics and the findings remain grim for the United States.

United States still lags behind in international broadband penetration

CWA Offers Suggestions for FCC Telecom Access Reform

28 Oct, 2008

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28 Oct, 2008

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CWA Offers Suggestions for FCC Telecom Access Reform

CWA voiced support for the main thrust of an FCC proposal to update policies governing access charges paid by long distance and wireless providers to local wireline companies -- changes meant to reflect the shift from copper wire to digital -- but suggested modifications to protect jobs and service provided by mid-size rural companies.

CWA Offers Suggestions for FCC Telecom Access Reform