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Scooped by Chuck Sherwood, Former Senior Associate, TeleDimensions, Inc
October 13, 2011 2:42 PM
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FCC Engages in More Empty Broadband Showmanship - 'Connect to Compete' Plan Completely Ignores Competition | DSLReports.com, ISP Information

FCC Engages in More Empty Broadband Showmanship - 'Connect to Compete' Plan Completely Ignores Competition | DSLReports.com, ISP Information | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
News: FCC Engages in More Empty Broadband Showmanship - 'Connect to Compete' Plan Completely Ignores Competition...
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October 13, 2011 2:24 PM
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New Kerry Urges Fairness for Massachusetts in Universal Service Fund Reform

New Kerry Urges Fairness for Massachusetts in Universal Service Fund Reform | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

“Between 2000 and 2009, Massachusetts telephone customers paid $1.47 billion in surcharges into the Universal Service Fund but drew out only $415 million in benefits,” Sen. Kerry said.
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October 13, 2011 12:56 PM
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MIRC Broadband Success: Stevens County computer at the American Legion

MIRC Broadband Success: Stevens County computer at the American Legion | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
On our tour of the MIRC communities, we visited Morris and got a fun opportunity to learn about their mobile computer lab, their wireless network and their efforts to make computer available in all sort of places – such as the schools and the...
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October 13, 2011 12:47 PM
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U of WI Webinar: Broadband 101, What consumers need to know, Superior ...

U of WI Webinar: Broadband 101, What consumers need to know, Superior ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Building Community Capacity through Broadband. BCCB ... With all the choices available on the market, it can be confusing for consumers to make decisions about buying internet service and how to access the internet.
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October 13, 2011 12:40 PM
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TECHdotMN – Minnesota Tech Entrepreneurs Rally

TECHdotMN – Minnesota Tech Entrepreneurs Rally | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
It was pre-bubble, pre-Google, pre-online video, pre-spam, pre-broadband. Definitely Twitter and Facebook. Let's face it — it was ... of music, game, video, social media, mobile application start-ups.
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October 13, 2011 12:35 PM
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IGF 2011: Perspectives on ICT Exportation and Human Rights

IGF 2011: Perspectives on ICT Exportation and Human Rights | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
MediaLaws - Law and Policy of the Media in a Comparative Perspective ... In order to diversify their market, penetrating in new geographical areas, ICT exporters have to comply with domestic legislation.
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October 13, 2011 12:32 PM
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Service integration is key to telco broadband subscriber gains

Service integration is key to telco broadband subscriber gains | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
When CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) completed its acquisition of Qwest this past April, one of the glaring shortcomings that emerged in its Q2 2011 earnings report was a drop in broadband subscribers.
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October 13, 2011 12:27 PM
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Comcast's Deep Pockets Fund False Claims in Longmont Referendum

Comcast's Deep Pockets Fund False Claims in Longmont Referendum | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
We have been closely following the referendum in Longmont, Colorado, that will allow the local government to use an existing fiber loop to sell telecommunications services to the private sector and residents.
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October 13, 2011 12:25 PM
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How Mobile Broadband is Changing Healthcare « Jobs for New ...

How Mobile Broadband is Changing Healthcare « Jobs for New ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
That is why broadband expansion is so vital for these areas. Lightweight tools: These are applications that are simple self-management tools or behavioral management tools. Apps such as “American Well” offer patients ...
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October 12, 2011 5:25 PM
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FCC Chairman Proposes Major Changes To Phone Subsidy Plan ...

FCC Chairman Proposes Major Changes To Phone Subsidy Plan ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Connect all schools, libraries, and other community anchor institutions. * Ensure an adequate transitional recovery mechanism as access charges are reduced. And above all, "Require stringent compliance with all labor laws ...
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October 12, 2011 4:53 PM
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AT&T Invests in Bronx Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience - MarketWatch (press release)

AT&T Invests in Bronx Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience - MarketWatch (press release) | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
CNETAT&T Invests in Bronx Network to Deliver Most-Advanced Mobile Broadband ExperienceMarketWatch (press release)As part of The Bronx community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience, and our investment...
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October 12, 2011 4:46 PM
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Zayo Announces Participation in Construction of New Western Ohio Broadband Fiber Network - TMC Net

Zayo Announces Participation in Construction of New Western Ohio Broadband Fiber Network - TMC Net | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Zayo Announces Participation in Construction of New Broadband Fiber NetworkTMC NetThe new broadband fiber network will deliver schools, public safety agencies, and local and state governments and libraries as well as community service organizations...
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October 12, 2011 3:51 PM
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Groups praise new Calif. telehealth law - Healthcare business news and research | Modern Healthcare

Groups praise new Calif. telehealth law - Healthcare business news and research | Modern Healthcare | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Groups praise new Calif.telehealth law - Healthcare business news and research | Modern Healthcare...
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October 13, 2011 2:25 PM
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Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Universal Service Fund Reform | C-SPAN

Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Universal Service Fund Reform | C-SPAN | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
«@SaveRuralBBand Watch the entire Senate Commerce Committee #USF hearing, courtesy of C-SPAN http://t.co/pOvup4lp»...
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October 13, 2011 2:22 PM
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5 Questions with Josh Broder of Tilson Technology Management | GWI Blog

5 Questions with Josh Broder of Tilson Technology Management | GWI Blog | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Joshua Broder serves as President of the Tilson family of companies, a fast growing team of telecom and IT management professionals with a worldwide practice.
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October 13, 2011 12:49 PM
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U WI Extension: Telestroke: High Speed Treatment Video

High speed broadband can provide high-speed treatment of stroke victims during the critical hours after symptoms begin. Such use of telemedicine provides rur...
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October 13, 2011 12:41 PM
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Technically Philly: Freedom Rings Brings Technology and Access to ...

Technically Philly: Freedom Rings Brings Technology and Access to ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
In mid-September, the Freedom Rings Sustainable Broadband Adoption Partnership, a coalition of non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, private businesses and government organizations, was awarded an ...
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October 13, 2011 12:38 PM
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Getting Into Position With “Tech Valley”

Getting Into Position With “Tech Valley” | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
We do, of course, have work to do, including the creation of affordable broadband access throughout the North Country as proposed by the Adirondack-Champlain Community Broadband Network and the final closure of the ...
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October 13, 2011 12:33 PM
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The cost of broabdand around the world

The cost of broabdand around the world | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
I hear people talk about the need for affordable broadband. It comes up in lots of broadband planning meetings – from the Minnesota Ultra-Speed Broadband Task Force down.
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October 13, 2011 12:29 PM
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FCC's New Digital Literacy & Broadband Initiative Recognizes the Role Libraries Play Now & in the Future!...

FCC's New Digital Literacy & Broadband Initiative Recognizes the Role Libraries Play Now & in the Future!... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
This morning at 10 am Eastern the FCC announced a new initiative aimed at closing the digital divide (access to broadband the necessary technology) and. ...
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October 13, 2011 12:26 PM
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Getting America Connected « CableTechTalk

Getting America Connected « CableTechTalk | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
And even though 77 million U.S. consumers are using broadband to communicate, educate and conduct commerce, it's clear that simple availability of this game-changing technology isn't enough of an inducement for some families to subscribe.
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October 13, 2011 12:24 PM
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FCC Announces Free Computer Training for Disadvantaged Communities

FCC Announces Free Computer Training for Disadvantaged Communities | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
This morning the FCC announced public-private partnerships that will be offering free computer training to folks on the far side of the digital divide.
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October 12, 2011 5:23 PM
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Walden: Public-safety broadband bill may not happen until year end ...

Walden: Public-safety broadband bill may not happen until year end ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Rep. Greg Walden, a key House Republican, said that his legislation to establish a public-safety broadband network may not be unveiled until the end of the year.
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October 12, 2011 4:51 PM
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FL Martin County Comissioners to consider readoption of controversial Jobs Creation - TCPalm

FL Martin County Comissioners to consider readoption of controversial Jobs Creation - TCPalm | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Martin Comissioners to consider readoption of controversial Jobs Creation ...TCPalmCommunity Broadband Network: The commission paid $100000 from the Economic Development Fund for a community broadband network feasibility study.
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October 12, 2011 4:35 PM
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Wall Street Attacks: Sprint CEO in Big Trouble for Plans to Upgrade Sprint’s Network to LTE

Wall Street Attacks: Sprint CEO in Big Trouble for Plans to Upgrade Sprint’s Network to LTE | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse is now at risk of losing his job over decisions to increase spending to upgrade network performance and capacity.  In the last week, Sprint announced it will likely seek outside financing to accelerate the launch of its new 4G...
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