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October 11, 2011 9:57 AM
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iFiber selects Aldridge Electric and Kelso-Burnett for broadband network construction | The Rock River Times

iFiber selects Aldridge Electric and Kelso-Burnett for broadband network construction | The Rock River Times | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Online Staff Report Two additional contractors have been selected for the northwest Illinois project designed to bring a reliable, high-speed broadband...
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October 10, 2011 4:55 PM
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12 Elements to Support a Viable Health IT and Telehealth Infrastructure - Becker's Hospital Review

12 Elements to Support a Viable Health IT and Telehealth Infrastructure - Becker's Hospital Review | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
12 Elements to Support a Viable Health IT and Telehealth InfrastructureBecker's Hospital ReviewHealth information technology has essentially become a requirement for all niches of healthcare — rural, urban, state, local, federal and everything in...
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October 10, 2011 4:54 PM
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Nonprofit Technology and Marketing | Benjamin Phillips

Nonprofit Technology and Marketing | Benjamin Phillips | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Among the interesting points brought up: would a social ballot tool marginalize communities who are not computer literate, do not have access to broadband, or do not speak English? Through October 31st, The Tides Foundation is accepting ...
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October 10, 2011 4:27 PM
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Battling for Broadband in the Statehouses | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural

Battling for Broadband in the Statehouses | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

Since when did community broadband advocates have to be lobbyists, too? Since at least four years ago. Here's why.

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October 10, 2011 11:58 AM
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OpenRange bankruptcy will leave taxpayers on the hook

OpenRange bankruptcy will leave taxpayers on the hook | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
OpenRange Communications, the company that scored a $267 million federal loan to build out a rural mobile broadband network, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday leaving the U.S.
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October 10, 2011 11:49 AM
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Open internet is important to broadband growth, study claims - News - Broadband Finder

Open internet is important to broadband growth, study claims - News - Broadband Finder | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
An open internet is imperative for broadband growth, research has claimed.
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October 10, 2011 10:15 AM
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The Universal Service Fund: A Tug of War over Reform and What It Means for Us Today

The Universal Service Fund: A Tug of War over Reform and What It Means for Us Today | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
This article is the first in a series on USF Reform. It will discuss the ideas and problems addressed during MMTC’s September policy meeting. Part I – What is the Universal Service Fund?
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October 10, 2011 9:31 AM
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Superfast broadband rollout taking too long, warns culture secretary - The Guardian

Superfast broadband rollout taking too long, warns culture secretary - The Guardian | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
The GuardianSuperfast broadband rollout taking too long, warns culture secretaryThe GuardianThese places will, in my view, be completely left behind with BT's "superfast" broadband plans.
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October 9, 2011 11:00 AM
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Hearing on state phone access charges pushed to Nov. 28 - Tulsa World

Hearing on state phone access charges pushed to Nov. 28 - Tulsa World | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Hearing on state phone access charges pushed to Nov.
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October 9, 2011 10:51 AM
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FCC Chairman: End Telephone Subsidies, Build Broadband - PCWorld

FCC Chairman: End Telephone Subsidies, Build Broadband - PCWorld | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
FCC Chairman: End Telephone Subsidies, Build BroadbandPCWorldThe FCC has been heading toward USF reform for a year and a half, and several members of Congress have pushed for changes in the system for years.
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October 9, 2011 9:38 AM
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NCREN, Internet2 Events Draw State and National IT Leaders - NCTechNews (press release)

NCREN, Internet2 Events Draw State and National IT Leaders - NCTechNews (press release) | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
NCREN, Internet2 Events Draw State and National IT LeadersNCTechNews (press release)NCREN Community Day 2011 had a theme of “Constructing the Network, Building the Community” and featured keynotes and panel discussions that covered topics such as...
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October 9, 2011 9:33 AM
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History Colorado Center Construction Complete - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

History Colorado Center Construction Complete - DigitalJournal.com (press release) | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
History Colorado Center Construction CompleteDigitalJournal.com (press release)Principal David Tryba noted that museums are “community anchor institutions” and are among the most trusted institutions in our country.
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October 9, 2011 9:31 AM
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Xbox as U-Verse Set Top Now Requires Xbox Live Gold – Though AT&T Giving $60 Credit For First Year

Xbox as U-Verse Set Top Now Requires Xbox Live Gold – Though AT&T Giving $60 Credit For First Year | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
AT&T has been letting customers use the Xbox 360 as a fully fledged set top since since last year, and while the service requires you already have a traditional set top (minimum $7 a month) and pay $100 for a tech visit and an Xbox install kit, you...
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October 11, 2011 9:28 AM
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Silicon County? Ken Ulman Hopes So

Silicon County? Ken Ulman Hopes So | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Trying to live up to the high-tech Howard nickname.
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October 10, 2011 4:54 PM
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San Diego County, Calif., to Streamline Food Stamp Applications

San Diego County, Calif., to Streamline Food Stamp Applications | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Through a Web portal, CalFresh applicants and community partners, such as the San Diego Hunger Coalition and San Diego Food Bank that work with applicants, will be able to check the status of their applications and cases ...
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October 10, 2011 4:39 PM
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Frontier Tells Consumers They Can Buy Metro Ethernet Service Most Can’t Afford

Frontier Tells Consumers They Can Buy Metro Ethernet Service Most Can’t Afford | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Frontier Communications has announced the availability of Metro Ethernet service to a total of 55 cities in 11 states, with one Frontier representative describing it as perfect for individuals “who are serious gamers, people who download videos and...
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October 10, 2011 4:19 PM
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Gigabit Nation BlogTalk Radio: In Broadband Not All Wireless Is Created Equal

Gigabit Nation BlogTalk Radio: In Broadband Not All Wireless Is Created Equal | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Washington policymakers are making a big deal about the valuable role wireless will play in getting broadband to unserved and underserved communities.
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October 10, 2011 11:56 AM
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Cutting the cord: how the world's engineers built Wi-Fi

Cutting the cord: how the world's engineers built Wi-Fi | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Wireless networking has exploded over the last 15 years, but how do our computers and routers work their invisible magic? This deep dive into Wi-Fi lays it all out.
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October 10, 2011 11:48 AM
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Debt Panel Asks Obama About Spectrum Auctions to Raise Revenue

Debt Panel Asks Obama About Spectrum Auctions to Raise Revenue | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Four supercommittee members sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking about raising money through spectrum auctions.
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October 10, 2011 10:14 AM
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FCC Announces New Members of Advisory Committee on Diversity

FCC Announces New Members of Advisory Committee on Diversity | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

The FCC recently revealed the members of its re-chartered Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age. Link to the complete list is at the bottom of the page.

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October 9, 2011 11:53 AM
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Broadband and Economic Development in Three Lakes, Wisc.

This is the story of how Three Lakes decided to become the technology hub of Wisconsin north woods to grow businesses—and made it happen.
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October 9, 2011 10:58 AM
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Raging Battle Continues Between 'ABC Plan' Friends, Foes - Communications Technology

Raging Battle Continues Between 'ABC Plan' Friends, Foes - Communications Technology | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
MarketWatchRaging Battle Continues Between 'ABC Plan' Friends, FoesCommunications TechnologyA new report authored by Phoenix Center Chief Economist Dr. George S.
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October 9, 2011 9:39 AM
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'You are a remarkable region,' Vista speaker says | competitive ...

'You are a remarkable region,' Vista speaker says | competitive ... | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Anchor institutions. Earlier in the summit, Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor spoke to the power of universities to act as anchors in their communities promoting change and prosperity through the strength of ...
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October 9, 2011 9:34 AM
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Verizon launches online portal for business customers

Verizon launches online portal for business customers | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
By upgrading its online portal, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) believes it can give business customers--both enterprise and SMBs--the ability to "command and control" their service experience.
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October 9, 2011 9:33 AM
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Chamber seeks input on legislative priorities - Bowling Green Daily News

Chamber seeks input on legislative priorities - Bowling Green Daily News | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Chamber seeks input on legislative prioritiesBowling Green Daily NewsThe 2011 priorities included supporting policy positions that benefit regional economic competitiveness, trade agreements that promote jobs, revising prevailing wage laws,...
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