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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

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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.

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Broadband Data Improvement Act passes House and Senate

The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S.1492), a key initiative of the Communications Workers of America's Speed Matters project, has cleared two important hurdles. The Senate passed the legislation on Friday and the House of Representatives passed its version of the bill yesterday. A joint conference committee will now meet to work out the differences between the bills.

Broadband Data Improvement Act passes House and Senate