Financially struggling Mississippians lacking broadband
02.06.12
Poverty in Mississippi is aggravated by inadequate broadband, especially for African Americans. Read More »
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Six Million Americans Use Mobile-only to Access the Internet
12.21.11
The number of Americans accessing the Internet by mobile only climbed 430,000 in 2011 to six million. Read More »
World Technology Conference: Web, Mobiles Keys To World Development
12.12.11
At the huge Paris LeWeb conference, participants urged more broadband and mobile technology as a path to world development. Read More »
Genachowski: Medical Tech Gains Elude Areas Without Broadband
12.08.11
At the mHealth Summit, FCC Chair Genachowski praised medical communication innovations but reiterated need for broadband build-out. Read More »
Report Emphasizes Need For Robust Wired and Wireless Networks
12.01.11
Report: the strategic importance of broadband and the AT&T/T-Mobile merger could help close U.S. broadband gaps. Read More »
FCC: $4.5 Billion Connect America Fund Will Bring Broadband And Jobs
11.22.11
The FCC is hoping that by funding the expansion of broadband, it will also start a massive job growth spurt. Read More »
FCC Makes It Official: USF Now Covers Broadband
10.31.11
By 4-0, the Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission voted to "create a new Connect America Fund with an annual budget of no more than $4.5 billion, which will extend broadband infrastructure to the millions of Americans who currently have no access to broadband." Read More »
Wireless-only biggest in rural areas
10.26.11
With millions of rural residents depending on wireless-only, the AT&T/T-Mobile merger offers the best chance for 4G LTE broadband. Read More »
Universal Service Fund Reform Threatens Big Changes
10.21.11
With the FCC's Universal Service Fund expanding to include broadband, subsidized companies are worried. Read More »
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 »
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