Welcome to SpeedMatters.org!
Every American deserves access to quality, high-speed internet, and that's why we've launched a website dedicated to making this goal a reality.
A quick read on Speed
CWA's Speed Matters brochure is now available at http://files.cwa-union.org/speedmatters/SpeedMattersBrochure.pdf
California gets serious about closing the digital divide
A few days ago, the State of California took an important step forward for millions of Americans who lack access to the communication infrastructure of the 21st century
Speed Matters! Read all about it!
CWA has just released a detailed policy paper which explains why the U.S. needs a national policy for universal high speed broadband.
'Nett' Gains for CWA Members
The CWA/nett Academy provides online training and certification ...
Your Stories
Since our site launched, we've asked for stories about your experiences with high speed Internet. We received this story from one visitor.
We're #1!
The research is in: Americans can't live without broadband Internet.
Bringing More of the World to the Blind
Advances made through audio technology can improve opportunities and overcome barriers for the visually impaired.
Giving the Deaf a Welcome Sign
Interpreters for the deaf can serve more clients -- if they gain access to high-speed teleconferences provided via broadband.
Getting Students Up to Speed in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee public school system used the federal E-rate program to construct an advanced broadband network for its schools -- 55 of which have access to two-way video.
What 'Accessible' Means
Whole sections of a city, county or state may only have marginal access but be considered as `broadband accessible.'
California Sets the Bar
California Broadband Task Force member Charles Giancarlo speaks out about the importance of a high speed internet policy.
Telemedicine: Coming to a Town Near You
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will try to implement a nationwide broadband network for health care providers.
The U.N. Calls for Action on Broadband
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development compares broadband to "utilities such as water and electricity" in its impact on the global economy.
High Speed in the Blue Grass
The state of Kentucky knows the facts: investing in high speed internet brings high paying technology jobs. And building a high speed internet infrastructure is an investment in the economy.
A picture is worth a thousand words
For our nation's deaf, finding easy ways to communicate throught the channels the rest of us take for granted has been a constant challenge -- but that's changing. High speed internet has made new video conferencing tools possible, opening new and exciting doors of dial...
A Tremor in High Speed Service
Earthquakes near Taiwan a few days ago are being blamed for "massive telecommunications disruption" throughout Asia.
One-Way Internet
Although download speeds vary significantly, upload speeds are almost universally terrible.
Super high speed in Japan
Earlier this month, our Japanese comrades in Union Network International provided us with a thorough overview of high-speed networks in Japan.
Americans Choose Higher Speeds
According to a new Nielsen/NetRatings survey, 78% of home internet users have broadband.
Not-So-High Speed Internet
Millions of Americans think that they have high speed Internet - but most aren't getting what they're paying for.
Don't Invest in Our Country's Future
One consulting firm has its head in the sand if it believes that a national broadband policy will kill our economy.
FCC Commissioner: America's Broadband Policy is 'An Outrage'
Federal Communications Commissioner Michael J. Copps writes an op-ed for the Washington Post, demanding action on a national broadband Internet policy.
Hope for rural communities
This past September, at the tail end of the legislative session, Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) introduced a landmark bill to expand our high speed internet infrastructure: Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2006.
Tele-psychiatry: Sit on your own couch
House calls were once considered a thing of the past, but with specialists in high demand in rural America, psychiatrists are using telemedicine to treat patients in their own homes.