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10 ways high speed Internet can help Earth

In honor of April's Earth Day celebrations, NextGenWeb put together a list of 10 ways that high speed Internet can help save the earth. These tips for your personal and professional life can help you go green using high speed Internet. Read More »

Agricultural summit highlights high speed possibilities

High speed Internet, demands for alternative energy, and growing global markets are dynamic forces in today's world that hold promise for rural America if they can be harnessed properly, according to Thomas Dorr, the undersecretary for rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dorr highlighted these possibilities during the South Carolina Agricultural Summit on November 27th. Read More »

Senate committee approves telework bill

Last week the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a bill that would encourage federal agencies to allow workers to make greater use of telecommuting. Read More »

Report: High speed Internet could reduce carbon emissions

High speed Internet not only leads to economic growth, new jobs, widespread educational opportunities, and better access to health care resources, it can help stop global warming. According to Australian telecommunications company Telstra, widespread use of high speed Internet can allow for reductions of carbon emissions. Read More »

Virginia takes the initiative

Working from home for Virginians may get a whole lot easier. The state is taking two initiatives to close the digital divide that impacts many towns in rural parts of the state. The aim is to expand high speed internet access and spur economic development in more rural parts of the state. Read More »

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