U.S. Falling Behind in Internet Access
This week, Information Week explores an important issue: while high-speed Internet access is growing in the U.S., we're not keeping up with the rapid pace of Internet growth around the world. Read More »
This week, Information Week explores an important issue: while high-speed Internet access is growing in the U.S., we're not keeping up with the rapid pace of Internet growth around the world. Read More »
The Workers Independent News interviewed CWA President Larry Cohen for their special radio report about Speed Matters. Read More »
Look out avatars, there's a new kid on the block. He's a few years older than your average teenage computer geek, prefers a grey suit to cargo pants, and is slightly more political. His name is Congressman George Miller, and he chose to take his message beyond the grounds of Capital Hill and into the virtual world of Second Life. Read More »
Newly elected Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is one of the Governors who recognize the importance of expanding high speed internet access. Hear what he said during a recent radio discussion on the topic. Read More »
This is just a taste of the great work being in Vermont, as far as making sure people are aware of just what they'd be losing in Verizon's ill-conceived plan to sell to FairPoint. Read More »
In Indiana, lawmakers are pursing a mapping strategy to analyze and document the state's digital divide. Read More »
The United States is alone among major developed nations in its utter lack of a comprehensive plan for high speed internet access. Not only are many Americans missing out on the benefits of high speed internet, but as a country we are at risk of falling behind in the global economy. U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., understands the problem. Read More »
As the new chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) is among the most important political leaders in Washington when it comes to improving our nation's Internet policies. A recent article in The Hill shows he's out front on these issues, pointing out the need for "a comprehensive national strategy" of high-speed Internet access. Read More »
If Verizon has its way, Vermont's telephone and internet provider will soon become FairPoint Communications, a company that won't be able to provide high-speed services to rural New England. Read More »
It snows a lot in Western Massachusetts, and although the residents can deal with foul weather, their satellite dishes--the only option for internet access faster than dial-up--cannot. According to Florida Town Administrator Susan Brown, "If it snows, I have to have my road foreman de-ice it. The other day, he was throwing salt up at the dish so I could use the Internet to check the upcoming weather forecast." Read More »