America is Lagging in Global Broadband Because of Antiquated Infrastructure: TIA Video on Capacity
FCC, Rural Utilities Service, Universal Service
May 17th, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 – America is lagging behind a number of foreign countries in terms of broadband penetration, according to a Telecommunications Industry Association documentary entitled “Broadband Capacity: Are We Ready?” According to the video, America’s deficiency is due to the fact that America pioneered the system and therefore has a more antiquated infrastructure, [...]
Energy and Commerce Democrats Counter Republican Charges Over Spectrum-Bidding Measures
FCC, Mobile Broadband, Spectrum, Wireless
May 16th, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 – On Thursday, Democratic Representatives Henry Waxman, Anna Eshoo, and Doris Matsui of California, plus Edward Markey of Massachusetts, Diana DeGette of Colorado, and Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania issued a letter to outgoing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, responding to Republican members of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Republicans on [...]
Not Just Generation Text: Using Mobile Broadband in Education
Broadband Updates, Education, National Broadband Plan, Wireless
May 16th, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 – An infographic released by the Internet Innovation Alliance on Wednesday highlights the benefits from making broadband internet accessible in educational settings. Entitled “Not Just Generation Text,” the infographic aims to dispel the view that young people use Internet technology solely for social activities such as texting. High-speed broadband internet services [...]
At the Broadband Breakfast Club, We’ll Explore ‘What Can Gigabit Do for Me?’
Broadband Data, Broadband's Impact, FCC, Fiber, NTIA, Wireless
May 15th, 2013
May 15, 2013 – Gigabit-level connectivity is all the rage. It seems that everyone is asking, What Can Gigabit Do for Me? More and more companies and communities — from established communications companies to new market entrants — have announced plans for deployment that cross that psychological Gigabit-level threshold. But its also important to ask: [...]
Gigabit Fever Spreads from the Heartland Across the Nation; Giving Gigabit Credit Where Credit is Due
Broadband's Impact, FCC, Fiber, National Broadband Plan, The Innovation Economy
May 3rd, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013 – It’s springtime across the country, the flowers are blooming, and Gigabit fever must be in the air. Within the past month, several major companies and communities have announced plans for Gigabit-level deployments within their communities. Several major conferences have featured the Gigabit theme, including the Schools, Health and Library Broadband [...]