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FCC Chief Previews Spectrum Recommendations

Washington, February 26, 2010 – The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission this week previewed his agency’s spectrum recommendations in the FCC’s upcoming national broadband plan...

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Partnership for a Connected Illinois Announces Drew Clark as Executive Director; Founder of BroadbandCensus.com to Lead State Broadband Data and Deployment Effort

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, and WASHINGTON, February 25, 2010 – The Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a non-profit organization that includes partnerships with Southern Illinois University, Man-Tra-Con, and...

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Genachowski: 100 Megabit Per Second to 100 Million Homes, in 10 Years

WASHINGTON, February 23, 2010 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Tuesday outlined goals for broadband supply and demand, and said that by 2020, 100...

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Commerce Unveils 10 Grants Worth $357 Million

WASHINGTON, February 19, 2010 - Commerce Secretary Gary Locke yesterday announced 10 grants totaling $357 million to help spread high-speed Internet access across the country.

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New Resources Available for Broadband Grant Applicants

WASHINGTON, February 18, 2010 - The New America Foundation's Open Technology Initiative has expanded its broadband stimulus resource library by adding four application guides to help...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Government Awards Funds to 11 Projects in Nine States

WASHINGTON, February 18, 2010 - The Agriculture Department announced Wednesday it has selected 11 broadband infrastructure projects that are designed to improve educational and economic opportunities...

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Public Interest Groups Press for Ambitious Broadband Networks As Part of Plan

WASHINGTON, February 18, 2010 – A coalition of public interest groups on Wednesday called on the Federal Communications Commission to include a set of ambitious benchmarks...

Broadband Data10 years ago

New NTIA Data Show Broadband Growth but Disparities Remain

WASHINGTON, February 16, 2010 - New government data show demographic groups across the nation have experienced rising broadband internet access adoption at home but disparities persist...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Study: Telecom Deregulation Has Not Increased Investment

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2010 - The FCC should do everything it can in the upcoming national broadband plan to restore competition in the communications market, shows...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Sweden Takes Top Spot from U.S. in Global Scorecard

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2010 - Sweden has nabbed the top spot from the United States on a global scorecard that measures nations’ digital connectivity and how...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Broadband Breakfast Club on Collecting and Using Data Now Online

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2010 - Broadband Census News LLC on Thursday released, for FREE, the full-length video of the Broadband Breakfast Club event on February 9,...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Broadband Data Collection and Validation Must Be Rethought, Experts Say at Breakfast Club

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2010 – The head of the Federal Communications Commission’s internal “think tank” said Tuesday that the agency was taking a fresh look at...

Broadband Data10 years ago

The Journey of a Million Miles Begins With Basic Broadband Research

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., February 3, 2010 - Investment in broadband infrastructure, most believe, is essential to our nation’s future economic health. In an information economy, the race...

Broadband Calendar10 years ago

A Cast of Data Experts to Speak at February 9 Broadband Breakfast Club

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2010 - A cast of key experts on the issue of collecting and using broadband data -including two key officials at the Federal...

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U.S. Takes Top Spot in Global Connectivity Study Commissioned by Nokia

WASHINGTON, February 1, 2010 - The United States took the top spot on the 2009 Connectivity Scorecard, a research project linking increased national technological connectivity with...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Independent Phone Alliance Urges FCC to Act on Universal Service Fund Reform

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2010 - The Independent Telephone & Telecommunications Alliance is urging the FCC to adopt its price-cap plan so that its members, which are...

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New Feature on BroadbandBreakfast.com: Question of the Week

WASHINGTON, January, 26, 2010 - BroadbandBreakfast.com today launches a new feature: We're seeking answers to questions from our readers, and we will publish some of the...

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FCC Net Neutrality Workshop Examines Importance of Transparency

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2010 - The Federal Communications Commission in a Tuesday workshop explored consumer choice, user control of their online experience and the importance of...

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The New York Times Highlights BroadbandCensus.com and Other Internet Speed Tests

WASHINGTON, January 21, 2010 - Today's edition of The New York Times includes a story about internet speed tests, including BroadbandCensus.com, and the various approaches that...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Study: Broadband Providers Target Areas of Expected Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 - Researchers looking at California to determine whether broadband boosts local economic development found it's tough to determine since broadband providers tend...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Commerce Department Awards 10 More Broadband Mapping Grants; Total Funding is $97 Million

WASHINGTON, January 13, 2010 – The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Tuesday announced that it has awarded grants to fund broadband mapping...

Broadband Data10 years ago

FCC Lauches ‘Reboot’ Web Site to Spur Discussion of Agency Reform and Data

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2010 – The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday launched http://reboot.fcc.gov, a new interactive website attempting to foster public discussion on how to best...

Broadband Data10 years ago

In Letter to FCC, Commerce Department Broadband Chief Urges More Competition

WASHINGTON, January 7, 2009 – The head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Monday urged the Federal Communications Commission to take steps designed to...

Broadband Data10 years ago

NTIA Awards 5 More Broadband Mapping Grants; Total to 41 States is $78 Million

WASHINGTON, December 31, 2009 – The Commerce Department agency responsible for the mapping component of the broadband stimulus program announced, on the last day of the...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Broadband Expert Q&A: Spectrum Bridge CMO Has Eye On Sen. Kerry Bill

WASHINGTON, December 29, 2009 – Rick Rotondo, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Spectrum Bridge, advises technology policy enthusiasts to keep an eye on wireless broadband...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Broadband Expert Q&A: Andrew Schwartzman Address Net Neutrality, BitTorrent Litigation

WASHINGTON, December 29, 2009 – Andrew Schwartzman, president and CEO of the Media Access Project, expects the Federal Communications Commission will issue rules to regulate internet...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Broadband Expert Q&A: Dan Hays Talks Broadband Mapping, Grants

WASHINGTON, December 29, 2009 – Dan Hays, director of the telecommunications practice at the management consulting firm PRTM, told Broadband Census News Monday that his company...

Broadband Data10 years ago

Sen. Durbin Joins Lawmakers Cheering On State Broadband Grants

WASHINGTON, December 29, 2009 - Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill., last week joined the bandwagon of lawmakers voicing support for the government grants currently...

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Rep. Kennedy Voices Support For Rhode Island Broadband Grant

WASHINGTON, December 24, 2009 – Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-RI, said Tuesday he is thrilled that the government has allocated approximately $1.5 million to his state to...

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Chicago Mayor Wants Wireless Broadband, Applies for Fed Grants

December 23, 2009 - Nearly half a year after designating four low-income Chicago neighborhoods as "digital excellence demonstration communities," Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Thursday announced...

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NTIA Gives Millions To Connected Nation, Announces 15 Broadband Mapping Grants

WASHINGTON, December 22, 2009 – Connected Nation, which bills itself as a national non-profit organization that seeks to expand access to broadband internet, hit the jackpot...

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Report: Pew Research Show Broadband Use Among Latinos Growing

WASHINGTON, December 22, 2009 – Internet use among Latino adults has been increasing at a faster rate than those categorized as white or black adults, according...

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Biden Makes Official Broadband Stimulus Announcement

WASHINGTON, December 17, 2009 – Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that $2 billion will be made available on a rolling basis over the next 75...

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BroadbandCensus.com Offers Strategic Broadband Mapping Solution for State Designated Entities

WASHINGTON, December 14, 2009 - Broadband Census Data announced the availability of highly granular Census block mapping services to state recipients of broadband mapping grants. BroadbandCensus.com...

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OECD Releases Latest Broadband Statistics

WASHINGTON, December 11, 2009 – The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development updated its broadband statistics Friday to reflect that the number of broadband subscribers in...

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GOP Senators Call Broadband Stimulus Projects Questionable

WASHINGTON, December 10, 2009 – Senators John McCain, R-Ariz., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., are claiming that a number of stimulus funds allocated to technology-related projects have...

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Report Using Census Block Data Finds Broadband Adoption Rate of 72.9 Percent

WASHINGTON, December 7, 2009 - A new report using an innovative approach to broadband data finds that the percentage of households in the United States that...

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NTIA Seeks Advice On Broadband Data and Mapping Grant Program

The Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking public and agency feedback on proposed information collection for the State Broadband Data and Development...

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Sen. Mary Landrieu Hails Louisiana’s Broadband Mapping Award

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., drew attention this week to her home state’s broadband mapping project that will be funded by money Congress allocated in January to...

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Gates Foundation Looks To Expand Upon Prior Grant to Libraries Offering Broadband

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2009 - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said Tuesday it will provide close to $3.4 million in grants to improve Internet connections...

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FCC Chief Previews Spectrum Recommendations

Partnership for a Connected Illinois Announces Drew Clark as Executive Director; Founder of BroadbandCensus.com to Lead State Broadband Data and Deployment Effort

Genachowski: 100 Megabit Per Second to 100 Million Homes, in 10 Years

Commerce Unveils 10 Grants Worth $357 Million

New Resources Available for Broadband Grant Applicants

Government Awards Funds to 11 Projects in Nine States

Public Interest Groups Press for Ambitious Broadband Networks As Part of Plan

New NTIA Data Show Broadband Growth but Disparities Remain

Study: Telecom Deregulation Has Not Increased Investment

Sweden Takes Top Spot from U.S. in Global Scorecard

Broadband Breakfast Club on Collecting and Using Data Now Online

Broadband Data Collection and Validation Must Be Rethought, Experts Say at Breakfast Club

The Journey of a Million Miles Begins With Basic Broadband Research

A Cast of Data Experts to Speak at February 9 Broadband Breakfast Club

U.S. Takes Top Spot in Global Connectivity Study Commissioned by Nokia

Independent Phone Alliance Urges FCC to Act on Universal Service Fund Reform

New Feature on BroadbandBreakfast.com: Question of the Week

FCC Net Neutrality Workshop Examines Importance of Transparency

The New York Times Highlights BroadbandCensus.com and Other Internet Speed Tests

Study: Broadband Providers Target Areas of Expected Economic Growth

Commerce Department Awards 10 More Broadband Mapping Grants; Total Funding is $97 Million

FCC Lauches ‘Reboot’ Web Site to Spur Discussion of Agency Reform and Data

In Letter to FCC, Commerce Department Broadband Chief Urges More Competition

NTIA Awards 5 More Broadband Mapping Grants; Total to 41 States is $78 Million

Broadband Expert Q&A: Spectrum Bridge CMO Has Eye On Sen. Kerry Bill

Broadband Expert Q&A: Andrew Schwartzman Address Net Neutrality, BitTorrent Litigation

Broadband Expert Q&A: Dan Hays Talks Broadband Mapping, Grants

Sen. Durbin Joins Lawmakers Cheering On State Broadband Grants

Rep. Kennedy Voices Support For Rhode Island Broadband Grant

Chicago Mayor Wants Wireless Broadband, Applies for Fed Grants

NTIA Gives Millions To Connected Nation, Announces 15 Broadband Mapping Grants

Report: Pew Research Show Broadband Use Among Latinos Growing

Biden Makes Official Broadband Stimulus Announcement

BroadbandCensus.com Offers Strategic Broadband Mapping Solution for State Designated Entities

OECD Releases Latest Broadband Statistics

GOP Senators Call Broadband Stimulus Projects Questionable

Report Using Census Block Data Finds Broadband Adoption Rate of 72.9 Percent

NTIA Seeks Advice On Broadband Data and Mapping Grant Program

Sen. Mary Landrieu Hails Louisiana’s Broadband Mapping Award

Gates Foundation Looks To Expand Upon Prior Grant to Libraries Offering Broadband

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Federal Communications Commission Proposal for Unlicensed Spectrum in 6 GHz Band Widely-Praised

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Special Webcast from Broadband Breakfast Partner Gigabit Libraries on Friday, March 27 – What Is a Library if the Building is Closed?

Restricting Kids’ Online Usage Should Focus on Content Rather Than Screen Time, Say Panelists at Slate Event

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – The Importance of Universal Broadband in the Age of the Coronavirus

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Monday, March 30, 2020 – Coronavirus Conversation With Millennials from Around the World

Broadband Breakfast Live Online Panelists, and Others in EdTech, Agree that Internet is Not Optional Anymore

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Brings Global Antitrust Experts Together in Videoconference

States Swap Best Broadband Practices in Follow-Up To Pew Charitable Trust Report

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Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Broadband, the Coronavirus and K-12 Education

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Ensuring Connectivity During the Coronavirus

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Speaking from Self-Quarantine, Mitt Romney Blasts Democrats for Stalling Coronavirus Relief Bill

Free Press Proposes Government Spend $100 Billion for Broadband Services in Stimulus

The Coronavirus Means That Americans Need Free and Low-Cost Broadband Now More Than Ever

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – How Are Broadband Journalists Covering the Coronavirus?

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