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Washington high speed Internet initiative is approved

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire has signed The High Speed Internet Initiative into law. This legislation calls for a strategic plan and specific proposals to expand high speed Internet statewide to be completed by the Washington Department of Information Services in time for the 2009 legislative session.

Washington high speed Internet initiative is approved

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A "black hole" for high speed Internet

Maria Applewood and her family are desperate for high speed Internet, but as Maria says, her home is located in a "black hole." That's because her hometown of Berryville, Virginia, isn't densely populated enough to interest Internet service providers in building out high speed access to every home.

A "black hole" for high speed Internet

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Montana group calls for study on high speed Internet access

Telecommunication service is known to vary widely in availability, quality, and cost for Western Montana residents. Because of this inconsistency, Marcy Allen, executive director of the BitterRoot Economic Development District is calling a for a publicly funded study that would map the areas of poor cell phone service and existing fiber optical cable lines in order to see where more are needed the most. BitterRoot Economic Development District (BREDD), the federally designated economic development district for Western Montana Region covering Ravalli, Mineral, and Missoula counties.

Montana group calls for study on high speed Internet access

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High speed Internet and $15.5 million telehealth grant help care for rural patients in New Mexico

Healthcare is a serious concern for all Americans. For those who live in rural areas, several hours each way from a major hospital or clinic, it is a serious problem. The trouble and expense of traveling for doctors visits takes a toll on those living in isolated places who need medical help. The FCC knows this, and has given the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center's Center for Telehealth and Cybermedicine Research a $15.5 million grant to expand the telehealth access grid in New Mexico over the next three years.

High speed Internet and $15.5 million telehealth grant help care for rural patients in New Mexico