A recent Houston Chronicle profile paints a vivid picture of life on the other side of the digital divide: without broadband, simple online activities can take minutes and hours instead of seconds. Read More »
Online video rights have emerged as a focal point in the Department of Justice's review of the proposed Comcast-NBCU merger. Read More »
The Federal Communications Commission has productively pushed for a resolution of the confused "net neutrality" debate which has stalled our national build-out and caused the digital divide to deepen. The United States must catch up with the rest of the world in terms of broadband build-out and access to 21st century communications. Take action on this issue at http://action.cwa-union.org/action/bring-broadband-home Read More »
A recent story from NPR put a human face on the Federal Communications Commission's rural broadband healthcare initiative and underlines why universal high-speed Internet is an important FCC priority. Read More »
Broadband development will be near the top of the agenda when the United Nations General Assembly convenes on September 20. Read More »
CWA Local 9400 will gain new jobs and new members thanks to a broadband grant awarded to a union company in California. Read More »
A new report from Pew -- Home Broadband 2010 -- found that African-Americans experienced a 22 percent year-over-year increase in broadband adoption. Read More »
A new FCC report uncovers a large gap between advertised broadband speeds and what Americans actually experience at home. Read More »
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 »
The United States' position in the global economy is dependent on our commitment to improving our broadband infrastructure and increasing bandwidth. Read More »
