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Scooped by Chuck Sherwood, Former Senior Associate, TeleDimensions, Inc
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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October 12, 2011 3:48 PM
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LightSquared Promises To Support 15,000 Jobs - Tech Daily Dose

LightSquared Promises To Support 15,000 Jobs - Tech Daily Dose | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

Constructing LightSquared's national broadband network will support 15,000 jobs for five years, a company executive will say on Wednesday as he makes LightSquared's case before the House Small Business Committee.

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October 12, 2011 3:44 PM
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Libraries Can Connect the Public to Open Government | OMB Watch

Libraries Can Connect the Public to Open Government | OMB Watch | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

In recent years, government has increasingly embraced the proactive disclosure of information and created online tools to increase transparency. But how do Americans discover that information? Who helps them learn how to use complex government databases and tools? The answer may be a surprisingly familiar one: libraries.

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October 12, 2011 3:40 PM
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ACA to Rockefeller: FCC Should Rein-In Proposed USF Right of First Refusal - 2011-10-11 16:11:48 | Broadcasting & Cable

ACA to Rockefeller: FCC Should Rein-In Proposed USF Right of First Refusal - 2011-10-11 16:11:48 | Broadcasting & Cable | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

The American Cable Association says that FCC should not give billions of dollars to incumbent telcos to deploy broadband in rural areas via a right of first refusal for Universal Service funds. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski signaled last week that for the sake of getting subsidies migrated as quickly as possible, incumbents might need to keep getting the money over a transition period to a bidding process.

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October 12, 2011 3:37 PM
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Shore's broadband initiative reaches a financial milestone

Shore's broadband initiative reaches a financial milestone | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority has reached a major milestone. Just after completing its third year of operation, with August's billings for monthly recurring contract revenue, the authority has attained "cash flow positive."

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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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Scooped by Chuck Sherwood, Former Senior Associate, TeleDimensions, Inc
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 12, 2011 3:47 PM
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Clearwire May Go Bankrupt By Next Year - Seeking Alpha

Clearwire May Go Bankrupt By Next Year - Seeking Alpha | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it

With the proper focus, it's sometimes possible to see a business headed for trouble long before it occurs. Last summer, I told readers wireless service provider Clearwire Corp. (Nasdaq: CLWR) was in deeper trouble than Wall Street analysts were publicly conceding. The analysts were carrying "buy" ratings, even when the business was starting to collapse. Since I looked at the stock, it has fallen nearly 80% in just 14 months. And from where I sit, a bankruptcy is almost certain. Let me explain...

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October 12, 2011 3:42 PM
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Founding father wants secure ‘Internet 2’ - FT.com

Founding father wants secure ‘Internet 2’ - FT.com | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
Vint Cerf, known as one of the fathers of the internet, acknowledges that he and co-founder Bob Kahn did not think enough about security when they built the framework for the web.
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October 12, 2011 3:39 PM
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Powell: Telco USF Plans Could Harm Competitors - 2011-10-11 20:28:31 | Multichannel News

Powell: Telco USF Plans Could Harm Competitors - 2011-10-11 20:28:31 | Multichannel News | Surfing the Broadband Bit Stream | Scoop.it
NCTA president Michael Powell expects to tell a Senate panel that universal service reform proposals put forth by large telcos and some smaller, rural incumbents have been misrepresented as consensus proposals.
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