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Digital divide widespread in some DC neighborhoods, says Urban Institute

Digital divide widespread in some DC neighborhoods, says Urban Institute

12 Aug, 2019

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Digital divide widespread in some DC neighborhoods, says Urban Institute

According to an analysis by the Urban Institute, 48 percent of households in the predominantly African-American neighborhoods have broadband subscriptions, while 84 percent of households in predominantly white neighborhoods have broadband subscriptions.

Digital divide widespread in some DC neighborhoods, says Urban Institute

CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

08 Aug, 2019

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CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

The new agreements provide wage increases of 10.5 percent over the life of the contracts, cap health care costs, and preserve jobs.

CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

08 Aug, 2019

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Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

“An unacceptable delay in responding to these requests has created a serious backlog numbering in the thousands, which is causing construction delays and other issues,” said Commissioner Sandra D. Kennedy.

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

05 Aug, 2019

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FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

USF programs include the Connect America Fund for rural communities, E-Rate, the Lifeline program for low-income households, and the Rural Health Care program.

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

04 Aug, 2019

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Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

“Widespread access to strong broadband internet will help bridge the divide for rural Americans to participate in the gains of the digital economy,” said Rep. Khanna.

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

02 Aug, 2019

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Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

“The news that Texas has joined the states’ lawsuit underscores that the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is and remains anti-competitive and harmful to consumers and workers,” said Debbie Goldman, CWA’s Research and Telecommunications Policy Director.

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger