Broadband Expansion Tops UN Development Agenda
08.31.10
Broadband development will be near the top of the agenda when the United Nations General Assembly convenes on September 20. Read More »
Public Safety Archives
The Benefits of Broadband
08.24.10
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. Read More »
FCC Chairman Addresses 72nd Communications Workers of America Convention
07.27.10
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 »
Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 introduced
07.22.10
On July 22, 2010, Congressmen Rick Boucher and Lee Terry introduced the Universal Service Reform Act of 2010. Read More »
West Virginia Implements Statewide Fiber Optic Broadband Network
06.28.10
An ambitious project to create a statewide fiber optic broadband network in West Virginia is underway. The statewide fiber broadband network will connect critical anchor institutions, including hospitals, public schools, libraries and fire and police departments across the state. Read More »
Pew: States are Critical to Broadband Expansion
06.25.10
Pew’s recently released study, Bringing America Up to Speed: States' Role in Expanding Broadband, finds that states play a pivotal role in expanding broadband access across America. Read More »
FCC begins implementing Internet security provisions
04.29.10
The FCC has begun implementing the cyber security provisions proposed in the National Broadband Plan, opening the comments period on a cyber security certification program and testing the strength of existing broadband infrastructure. Read More »
FCC begins work on new public safety broadband network
04.28.10
The FCC released a report highlighting the cost-saving measures in its proposal to rollout a public safety broadband network. More advanced wireless networks will help mitigate communications problems during crises that were exposed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Read More »
Broadband stimulus funding raises concerns
04.16.10
As the federal government announces its plans to award the second round of broadband stimulus funding, telecommunications companies are concerned that it targets duplicate projects, instead of expanded high-speed service for unserved areas. Read More »
FCC’s Proposed 2010 Key Broadband Initiatives Available
04.12.10
The FCC announced its key broadband agenda items for the coming year — outlining the steps it plans to take to strengthen high-speed Internet availability in the United States. Read More »
