Vendors responding to the Gig U Project
12.15.11
Multi-university plan to build out very high-speed networks is attracting dozens of vendors. Read More »
Libraries Archives
House Dems Ask FCC To Develop Internet In Nation’s School And Libraries
10.20.11
Four House Democrats asked the FCC to use the Universal Service Fund to improve Internet access in the country's schools, libraries and health clinics. Read More »
With CWA Participation, Wisconsin Region Plans Broadband Growth
08.31.11
Increasing and enhancing broadband development doesn't just take place in Washington. Take, for instance, the Wisconsin Region 9 (Milwaukee-Racine and vicinity) Broadband Planning Team, created by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, to "create an action plan to address gaps in broadband availability and improve the adoption of available broadband services." Read More »
Public Libraries Need More Broadband, Study Says
06.30.11
American public libraries need more robust broadband networks to keep up with patrons' needs, according to the 2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study, a project of the American Library Association, a Speed Matters partner. Read More »
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn Commends the Work of the E-Rate Program
04.21.11
Schools and libraries are digital oases for many families in low-income communities. The FCC's Schools and Libraries Universal Service program, also known as E-Rate, has helped connect millions of students and their neighborhoods to the resources they need. FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn made clear just how necessary these connections are in a speech at the Education Technology Policy Summit. Read More »
Schools and Libraries Connecting the Unconnected
03.31.11
About 100 million Americans do not have broadband access at home. Numerous surveys tell us why: lower-income people can't afford computers and Internet access, many people don't know how to use the technology, others don't see the value of the Internet, and about 12-24 million Americans still don't have access to broadband networks. Read More »
Internet Services Help Americans Connect to Jobs
01.19.11
With the U.S. unemployment rate at 9.4 percent this past December, many Americans continue to face a difficult economic outlook. For tens of millions, finding reliable, well-paying jobs is still an ongoing struggle. With limited job openings, the biggest hurdle is often knowing where to look -- and today that means going online. Read More »
Faster Internet Needed in Schools and Libraries
01.10.11
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau released a new survey of schools and libraries that receive support from the E-Rate program. The results show an overwhelming need for faster Internet connections in these institutions. Read More »
With Broadband Needs Rising, Libraries Under Strain
12.15.10
Broadband is now a necessary part of daily life. Whether processing financial transactions, enrolling in online classes, or taking the job hunt online, families are more reliant on the web than ever before. With broadband demands meeting the reality of too few household connections, public libraries--sometimes the only public hotspots in small communities--are feeling the strain. Read More »
FCC Opening the E-Rate to “Dark Fiber” Raises Concerns
09.27.10
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 »
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