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September 29, 2011 5:29 PM
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Center for Media Justice : Comments to the FCC on the role of state ...

Center for Media Justice : Comments to the FCC on the role of state ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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 ...
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September 29, 2011 4:59 PM
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FEMA: FEMA & FCC Unveil New Tip Sheet For Consumers On How ...

FEMA: FEMA & FCC Unveil New Tip Sheet For Consumers On How ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:46 PM
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MCNC Announces NCREN Community Day

MCNC Announces NCREN Community Day | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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. ...
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September 29, 2011 4:36 PM
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'Smart Regulation for a Broadband ... - Connectivity for Development

'Smart Regulation for a Broadband ... - Connectivity for Development | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:33 PM
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North Florida's broadband initiative comes under government fire - FierceTelecom

North Florida's broadband initiative comes under government fire - FierceTelecom | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:30 PM
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Political Meddling Impacts Telecom Industry - Mobile Dev & Design

Political Meddling Impacts Telecom Industry - Mobile Dev & Design | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Political Meddling Impacts Telecom IndustryMobile Dev & DesignFurthermore, with more area covered, the implementation of the government's National Broadband Plan becomes more realistic.
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September 29, 2011 4:24 PM
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FCC's Genachowski: Broadband Development Good for U.S. Job ...

FCC's Genachowski: Broadband Development Good for U.S. Job ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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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September 29, 2011 4:20 PM
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Tenth Quarterly Status Report to Congress Regarding BTOP | NTIA

Tenth Quarterly Status Report to Congress Regarding BTOP | NTIA | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Tenth Quarterly Status Report to Congress Regarding BTOP http://t.co/U2GxINZn...
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September 29, 2011 4:15 PM
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Free wireless service seen as a tool for revitalization - Oxford Press

Free wireless service seen as a tool for revitalization - Oxford Press | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Free wireless service seen as a tool for revitalizationOxford PressStudents at Miami University's main campus in Oxford and branch campuses in Middletown and Hamilton are all connected via a broadband network through Butler County's fiber optics...
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September 29, 2011 4:09 PM
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FCC Chairman Touts Broadband As Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth | BNA

FCC Chairman Touts Broadband As Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth | BNA | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Expanding highspeed internet access critical Americas nearterm economic recovery longterm prosperity Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski Sept. 27 speech Washington D.C. offices LivingSocial online daily deal site.
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September 29, 2011 3:55 PM
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FCC chairman touts broadband as key to economic growth - The Hill's Hillicon Valley

FCC chairman touts broadband as key to economic growth - The Hill's Hillicon Valley | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski discussed his vision for how expanding high-speed Internet access can grow America's economy in a speech at the Washington, DC headquarters of daily deal website LivingSocial Tuesday.
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September 29, 2011 3:49 PM
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Michael Turner (R-OH) | Turner Leads Call For Investigation Of Fcc ...

Michael Turner (R-OH) | Turner Leads Call For Investigation Of Fcc ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Turner Leads Call for Investigation of FCC Approval Process of LightSquared ApplicationNational Wireless Broadband Plan and FCC Waiver Threaten National SecurityWashington, D.C., Sep 22- Washington D.C.
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September 29, 2011 3:47 PM
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Internet Closed Captioning Proposed ... - Broadband Law Advisor Blog

Internet Closed Captioning Proposed ... - Broadband Law Advisor Blog | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The FCC's proposed rules for Internet closed captioning have been published in the Federal Register (available here), which means that the comment per. ...
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September 29, 2011 5:28 PM
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Why USF Reform Matters - Light Reading

Why USF Reform Matters - Light Reading | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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.
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September 29, 2011 4:49 PM
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Google, Intel Consider Ultra-Fast Broadband for University Towns - BusinessWeek

Google, Intel Consider Ultra-Fast Broadband for University Towns - BusinessWeek | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:38 PM
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Unite Private Networks to Connect 65 Iowa Communities With Fiber Optic Connections - MarketWatch (press release)

Unite Private Networks to Connect 65 Iowa Communities With Fiber Optic Connections - MarketWatch (press release) | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:35 PM
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Stimulus money helped fund Idaho digital literacy program - IdahoReporter.com

Stimulus money helped fund Idaho digital literacy program - IdahoReporter.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Stimulus money helped fund Idaho digital literacy programIdahoReporter.com...
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September 29, 2011 4:31 PM
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Increasing broadband speed boosts national GDPs, Ericsson says - TechJournal South

Increasing broadband speed boosts national GDPs, Ericsson says - TechJournal South | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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...
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September 29, 2011 4:26 PM
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CRS — Funding Emergency Communications: Technology and ...

CRS — Funding Emergency Communications: Technology and ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
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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September 29, 2011 4:23 PM
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Are You Getting a Gigabit Fiber Connection? - Motley Fool

Are You Getting a Gigabit Fiber Connection? - Motley Fool | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
CNETAre You Getting a Gigabit Fiber Connection?Motley FoolLearn more by reading this free report on broadband investing, including one perfectly positioned player that may never have crossed your mind before.
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September 29, 2011 4:18 PM
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Retiring Guy's Digest: Words to Ponder As We Await the Next Stage ...

Retiring Guy's Digest: Words to Ponder As We Await the Next Stage ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
(Community Broadband Networks, 9/26/2011) Excerpt: Before Josh Levy and five other activists met with Yvette Clarke (D-NY), she had signed a letter of support for the AT&T merger with T-Mobile. After a one hour meeting, ...
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September 29, 2011 4:12 PM
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Martin Commission issues request for proposal to lease broadband network - TCPalm

Martin Commission issues request for proposal to lease broadband network - TCPalm | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Martin Commission issues request for proposal to lease broadband networkTCPalmThere is a highly profitable, but limited market, to lease community broadband network fiber optic infrastructure to service providers and large businesses.
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September 29, 2011 3:56 PM
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$1 Million to Connect UVM and Vermont State Colleges

$1 Million to Connect UVM and Vermont State Colleges | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

Increasingly, scientific research depends upon huge pools of data — like gene sequences or weather models — shared between scientists at numerous institutions. And this sharing depends upon fast fiber-optic networks and other so-called cyber-infrastructure — far faster than a conventional internet hook-up.

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September 29, 2011 3:55 PM
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Mikulski Marks Milestone in Project that Will Bring Broadband to All of Maryland - FireEngineering.com

Mikulski Marks Milestone in Project that Will Bring Broadband to All of Maryland - FireEngineering.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Mikulski Marks Milestone in Project that Will Bring Broadband to All of MarylandFireEngineering.comThe One Maryland Broadband Network (OMBN), led by Maryland's Department of Information Technology, was granted $115 million under the Recovery Act's...
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September 29, 2011 3:49 PM
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The FCC is Coming to Arizona! We Welcome Your Questions ...

The FCC is Coming to Arizona! We Welcome Your Questions ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The gentlemen will be at Arizona State University to discuss the report “Information Needs of Communities: The Changing Media Landscape in a Broadband Age,” which staff delivered to the FCC in June. ...
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