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Communications Workers union urges Congress to move forward on broadband mapping

The Communications Workers of America, representing 700,000 workers in communications, media and other sectors, is calling on House and Senate leaders to support legislation to improve data collection about current broadband deployment, make resources available to states to move forward on determining where gaps in broadband coverage exist, and create public-private partnerships to expand broadband deployment and adoption. In this effort, CWA has been joined by a broad-based alliance of health care, education, farm, and public interest groups, telecommunications and cable companies, and trade associations in urging Congress to act now and move toward a needed national policy of broadband deployment.

Communications Workers union urges Congress to move forward on broadband mapping

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Minnesota CWA State Council President appointed to high speed Internet task force

Making good on legislation to advance high speed Internet across the state of Minnesota, Governor Tim Pawlenty appointed Tim Lovaasen, president of the Minnesota CWA State Council, to the High-Speed Broadband Task Force.

Minnesota CWA State Council President appointed to high speed Internet task force

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Washington working on expanding high speed Internet access

The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission just released a report on high speed Internet adoption, use, and availability in five Washington counties. The report was mandated by the state Legislature, and it was developed by CBG Communications in consultation with representatives from telecom companies, universities, local governments, public interest groups, and state agencies and utilities.

Washington working on expanding high speed Internet access

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CWA leader appointed to WA broadband working group

Gail Love from CWA Local 7810 has been appointed to the Washington State Broadband Working Group. The group's first task will be to review the recently released comprehensive report on high speed Internet in five Washington counties and develop strategies for expanding high speed Internet to all Washingtonians.

CWA leader appointed to WA broadband working group

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Study calls for 1 Gbps Internet nationwide by 2015

A new study by the Baller Herbst Law Group calls for a comprehensive national high speed Internet policy that aims for 1G bits per second by 2015. It's a lofty goal, but with new content and applications constantly being developed, attaining such speeds is the only way to guarantee that Americans can stay connected in the future.

Study calls for 1 Gbps Internet nationwide by 2015