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President Cohen takes the SpeedMatters Message to the Hill

17 May, 2007

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17 May, 2007

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President Cohen takes the SpeedMatters Message to the Hill

Today, CWA President Larry Cohen took the case for universal high speed internet access to the U.S. Congress. He testified before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, which is chaired by Rep. Edward Markey, who understands the importance of high speed internet.

President Cohen takes the SpeedMatters Message to the Hill

Shedding more light on Verizon's unfair FairPoint deal

15 May, 2007

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15 May, 2007

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Shedding more light on Verizon's unfair FairPoint deal

We've already explained how Verizon's proposed $2.7 billion sale of local lines in Vermont is a bad deal for residents of New England. Now, former CWA staffer Steve Early has contributed a thorough analysis to The Nation's website.

Shedding more light on Verizon's unfair FairPoint deal

Public and Private Solutions to the Digital Divide

14 May, 2007

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14 May, 2007

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Public and Private Solutions to the Digital Divide

If there's still any doubt that changes in public policy can have a huge impact on high speed internet access, just look at recent developments in Missouri.

Public and Private Solutions to the Digital Divide

High Speed Internet At 35,000 feet

11 May, 2007

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11 May, 2007

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High Speed Internet At 35,000 feet

Staying connected is essential for government officials - even the President of the United States.

High Speed Internet At 35,000 feet

Going the last mile for rural Mississippi

10 May, 2007

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10 May, 2007

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Going the last mile for rural Mississippi

Add Richard Howorth, mayor of Oxford, Mississippi, to the list of local leaders working to expand high speed internet access to their communities. He is developing a pilot project which would unite his city and nearby rural areas in an effort to connect to fiber internet connections.

Going the last mile for rural Mississippi

Editorial Highlights Problems With US High Speed Internet Service

09 May, 2007

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09 May, 2007

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Editorial Highlights Problems With US High Speed Internet Service

The San Jose Mercury News editorial hits the nail on the head with this week's editorial on the state of high speed internet access in the US.

Editorial Highlights Problems With US High Speed Internet Service