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Former Gov. Warner leads Virginia high speed internet panel

Virginians have a new old friend working to bring high speed internet access to every resident. Former Gov. Mark Warner--who was a telecom executive before entering politics--is leading a panel for current Gov. Tim Kaine to come up with a plan for universal high speed internet in Virginia.

Former Gov. Warner leads Virginia high speed internet panel

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A Clear Case for a National High Speed Internet Policy

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) just released a terrific paper laying out a comprehensive argument for universal high speed internet access. "The Case for a National Broadband Policy," by Robert D. Atkinson, lays out a series of specific reasons that our government should do more to promote expansion of high speed internet access to all Americans.

A Clear Case for a National High Speed Internet Policy

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Minnesota Internet Study Highlights the Digital Divide

A new study released by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development examines the use of high speed internet by residents in both rural and urban areas. Not surprisingly, the study found that high speed those living in metro areas are much more likely to have high speed connections--57 percent compared to 39.4 percent of households in rural areas.

Minnesota Internet Study Highlights the Digital Divide

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High speed for the hard of hearing

High speed internet holds a lot of promise for improving the lives of the deaf and hard of hearing. Videophone service allows them to converse without relying on traditional methods like teletypewriters and texting services that are slow and awkward.

High speed for the hard of hearing