Media Reform Group Challenges Net Neutrality RulesNational JournalMany Internet service providers, joined by conservatives, accuse the FCC of overstepping. Consumer advocates and many Democrats, on the other hand, say the agency enacted weak rules.
“When people hear Smart, they would normally think of its more common applications like personal communications and broadband connectivity,” said Darwin Flores, manager for community partnerships of Smart Public Affairs.
LightSquared's GPS Request Jeopardizes National SecurityHudson New YorkKeeping the system healthy and safe has been a major policy priority of the George HW Bush, Clinton and George W, Bush administrations.
-- FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the Mayor of Oakland, the California Technology Agency and the California Emerging Technology Fund held a joint forum at the Stride Center in Oakland, CA, on Thursday April 14, from 9:00 am -- 11:30 am to discuss...
PCI feels so passionately about the Illinois Broadband Map because data and information should be central to helping promote sound policies, and because evidence suggests that broadband is a key driver of job creation and economic activity.
RCA agrees the Universal Service Fund (USF) regime needs reform and continues to encourage the Commission to endorse TRUE reform principles – Technology neutral, Revenue Neutral, Universal and Economical ...
Why USF Reform MattersLight ReadingThe battle over Universal Service Fund reform isn't grabbing the kind of headlines that other regulatory squabbles are, but it is a significant issue for the US telecom market for multiple reasons.
Google, Intel Consider Ultra-Fast Broadband for University TownsBusinessWeekWhile companies have the technological know-how to create broadband networks with speeds measurable in gigabits rather than megabits per second, collaboration with...
Unite Private Networks to Connect 65 Iowa Communities With Fiber Optic ConnectionsMarketWatch (press release)The opportunity for UPN was made possible through Iowa Communications Network's (ICN) federal broadband grant received in July 2010 through...
TechJournal SouthIncreasing broadband speed boosts national GDPs, Ericsson saysTechJournal SouthUnfortunately, many states have restricted the efforts of municipalities to create their own, higher-speed broadband networks due to lobbying by commercial...
The United States has yet to find a solution that assures seamless communications among first responders and emergency personnel at the scene of a major disaster. ...
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AB X1 28, passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor in June as part of the budget, affirmed that out-of-state online retailers like Amazon must collect sales tax. Today's compromise legislation delays ...
Lending a handUniversity of Virginia The Cavalier DailyNamely, the report proposes the creation of “a community-centered hub to harness regional economic power” from so-called “anchor institutions” such as the University.
Rob Vietzke, Executive Director of Network Services at Internet2, talks about the new 8.8Tbps (Terabit-per-second) national backbone network that Internet2 is building using Ciena's 100G coherent optical solution.
Rumor has it that significant state telecommunications laws will be rewritten this next legislative session, presumably before the state broadband task force really has a chance to get up and running.
Comments to the Federal Communications Commission on the National Broadband Plan in support of policies that would further empower local government in creating or supporting locally owned or controlled broadband ...
NEW ORLEANS – As part of National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission today released new tips for consumers aimed at preparing them for major disasters when communications networks...
The theme for NCREN Community Day 2011 is “Constructing the Network, Building the Community” and features keynotes and panel discussions that cover topics such as broadband for healthcare, Gig. ...
Broadband Logo from FCC. Credit: FCC. The 11th annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) ended in Armenia City, Colombia on Friday September 23rd with the adoption of innovative regulatory measures labeled as “smart regulation for a broadband...
North Florida's broadband initiative comes under government fireFierceTelecomThe North Florida Broadband Authority (NFBA), a community-led consortium building a middle mile network serving 14 rural counties in North Central Florida, is facing...
Political Meddling Impacts Telecom IndustryMobile Dev & DesignFurthermore, with more area covered, the implementation of the government's National Broadband Plan becomes more realistic.
Genachowski hailed voluntary incentive auctions proposed in new legislation would allow broadcasters to free up spectrum for reallocation without affecting television service. There is also a “deployment gap” currently leaving ...
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