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.
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?
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Obama Aide Outlines Ways to Promote Innovation (Transcript)BloombergSo I won't try and go through all of the details, but I will say I believe that the US has undergone a transformative change in this overall intellectual property policy, led by...
Want to improve the economy? Then demand better broadband. Policymakers at all levels of government need to watch municipal efforts such as those in Kansas City, Kan. with Google's fiber network.
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.
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.
MarketWatchRaging Battle Continues Between 'ABC Plan' Friends, FoesCommunications TechnologyA new report authored by Phoenix Center Chief Economist Dr. George S.
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 ...
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.
Zayo has broken its recent acquisition silence with a move to acquire 360networks, a Seattle-based wholesale provider. Each company brings something complementary to the table. By making this deal, Zayo will be able to augment its 60-mar...
Zayo, partners make progress with western Ohio middle mile projectFierceTelecomWith a mission to bring broadband services to 28 western Ohio counties, wholesale provider of operation support solutions Com Net developed GigEPAC, a group that includes...
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