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Verizon is at it again in Virginia

26 Jul, 2007

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26 Jul, 2007

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Verizon is at it again in Virginia

Verizon's at it again, this time pushing a radical deregulation proposal before the Virginia Corporation Commission. Verizon wants the Commission to rule there's enough telecom competition in every region of the state to justify freeing the company of all regulation. This would allow Verizon to raise basic telephone rates as much as it wants after a three-year transition period.

Verizon is at it again in Virginia

A future without a digital divide

25 Jul, 2007

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25 Jul, 2007

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A future without a digital divide

In a fascinating column in the Boston Globe, Harvard lecturer Nolan Bowie presents a vision for the future that reflects the importance of high speed internet.

A future without a digital divide

YouTube Presidential Debate Highlights Digital Divide

24 Jul, 2007

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24 Jul, 2007

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YouTube Presidential Debate Highlights Digital Divide

This week's Democratic presidential debate cast a bright light on the digital divide in the United States--not because of what the candidates said, but because of the debate's format. The forum was co-sponsored by YouTube, and some of the questions came from videos uploaded by regular citizens.

YouTube Presidential Debate Highlights Digital Divide

Speak Up About High Speed Internet

20 Jul, 2007

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20 Jul, 2007

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Speak Up About High Speed Internet

We've created a tool that lets you record a voice message for your representatives about high speed internet access. Try it out, and make sure your voice is heard.

Speak Up About High Speed Internet

Help is on the way

19 Jul, 2007

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19 Jul, 2007

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Help is on the way

The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492) was marked up and reported out of committee on July 19 in the Senate.

Help is on the way

Opponents of FairPoint sale hold huge rally at Verizon HQ

17 Jul, 2007

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17 Jul, 2007

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Opponents of FairPoint sale hold huge rally at Verizon HQ

At a recent rally in New York City, thousands of Verizon workers, labor leaders, and elected officials gathered to protest Verizon's deal with FairPoint Communications.

Opponents of FairPoint sale hold huge rally at Verizon HQ