Education and Training Archives
10.18.10
Posted By: Speed Matters Blog Team
One Economy, a technology non-profit seeking to expand economic opportunity for Americans through increased Internet connectivity, and a Speed Matters partner, recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary. With a large network of partnerships, One Economy has brought computers and broadband to people who can't afford them, connected entire communities, and demonstrated how technology adoption can economically reinvigorate America. Read More »
10.07.10
Posted By: Speed Matters Blog Team
The Telecommunications Policy Research Conference concluded on October 3, 2010 with a series of panels addressing broadband adoption and the challenges of universality. The theme of the conference: the need for a new policy framework that sees broadband acceptance as integral to the path towards universal adoption.
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10.05.10
Posted By: Speed Matters Blog Team
Tech leaders representing Philadelphia announced the winners of a $10,000 grant to develop new, transformative technologies using gigabit, or ultra-fast, Internet connections. Read More »
09.27.10
Posted By: Speed Matters Blog Team
Introducing: Broadband & Social Justice, a new blog that highlights the intersection of broadband access as a basic human right. Broadband is an engine for economic growth, civic engagement, and a better way of life — and in increasingly a social justice issue. Read More »
09.27.10
Posted By: Debbie Goldman, CWA Telecommunications Policy Director
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), on September 23, announced new rules for its highly successful E-rate program. The E-rate provides subsidies to schools and libraries for Internet connections. Read More »
08.31.10
Posted By: Speedmatters Blog Team
Broadband development will be near the top of the agenda when the United Nations General Assembly convenes on September 20.
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08.24.10
Posted By: Speedmatters Blog Team
We have just released the 2010 edition of the Benefits of Broadband--a compilation of fact sheets that details the benefits of affordable, high-speed Internet for all Americans.
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08.10.10
Posted By: Kevin Mauro, Speed Matters Policy Analyst
The FCC is currently reviewing ways to strengthen the E-rate program, a highly successful program that provides subsidies to schools and libraries for Internet connectivity. In this era of state and local budget crises, it is more important than ever to maintain and expand this program as a critical component of the FCC's National Broadband Plan to provide a gigabyte of connectivity to every community anchor institution. Read More »
07.27.10
Posted By: Speed Matters Blog Team
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski delivered a message of support and solidarity for the assembled members at the 72nd Communications Workers of America convention yesterday - July 26. Watch the video of his speech. Read More »
07.23.10
Posted By: Speedmatters Blog Team
'Networked Nation,' a new government report issued in the United Kingdom, lays out a bold blueprint to get 10 million more Britons online. Read More »
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