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Speed Matters honored by two organizations

Speed Matters honored by two organizations

07 Apr, 2008

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Speed Matters honored by two organizations

Thank you to all of our readers, supporters, activists, and union brothers and sisters -- your hard work, support and encouragement has allowed Speed Matters to become a success, and to be recognized by two prestigious organizations for SpeedMatters.org.

Speed Matters honored by two organizations

Washington high speed Internet initiative is approved

Washington high speed Internet initiative is approved

04 Apr, 2008

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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

A "black hole" for high speed Internet

A "black hole" for high speed Internet

28 Mar, 2008

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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

FCC OKs new high speed Internet data collection methods

FCC OKs new high speed Internet data collection methods

20 Mar, 2008

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FCC OKs new high speed Internet data collection methods

The FCC took a major step yesterday toward eliminating the digital divide in the United States. In a unanimous vote, the commissioners approved a sweeping overhaul of they way the FCC collects and reports data on high speed Internet access across the country.

FCC OKs new high speed Internet data collection methods

Montana group calls for study on high speed Internet access

Montana group calls for study on high speed Internet access

18 Mar, 2008

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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

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

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

17 Mar, 2008

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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