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Japanese researchers develop Internet speeds topping 100Tbps

21 Nov, 2007

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21 Nov, 2007

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Japanese researchers develop Internet speeds topping 100Tbps

Researchers in Japan have developed a new method of data transmission that can transfer "hundreds of terabits per second." This means the connection would be so fast that HD movies could be downloaded in seconds. With a connection of 200 kbps -- the current American definition of high speed Internet -- downloading a movie can take more than six hours.

Japanese researchers develop Internet speeds topping 100Tbps

Senate committee approves telework bill

20 Nov, 2007

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20 Nov, 2007

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Senate committee approves telework bill

Last week the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a bill that would encourage federal agencies to allow workers to make greater use of telecommuting.

Senate committee approves telework bill

Telemedicine improves treatment for eye diseases

17 Nov, 2007

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17 Nov, 2007

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Telemedicine improves treatment for eye diseases

Telemedicine, made possible with high speed Internet access, has been found to improve treatment of different types of eye diseases, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Telemedicine improves treatment for eye diseases

Sen. Biden: we need an 'Online Nation'

16 Nov, 2007

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16 Nov, 2007

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Sen. Biden: we need an 'Online Nation'

On November 5, Senator Joe Biden joined CWA activists at an event at Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, IA to talk about the importance of bringing high speed internet access to all Americans.

Sen. Biden: we need an 'Online Nation'

South Carolina committee studies statewide high speed access

16 Nov, 2007

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16 Nov, 2007

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South Carolina committee studies statewide high speed access

In an effort to extend high speed Internet access state wide, South Carolina has formed The South Carolina Technology and Communications Study Committee to study the existing high speed Internet infrastructure and examine the need for high speed Internet in both unserved and underserved areas.

South Carolina committee studies statewide high speed access

New Pew Internet report outlines high speed Internet data problems

15 Nov, 2007

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15 Nov, 2007

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New Pew Internet report outlines high speed Internet data problems

This week, the Pew Internet & American Life Project released an important report on the need for the United States to collect better data on high speed Internet penetration.

New Pew Internet report outlines high speed Internet data problems