Broadband's Impact
Commerce Announces Investments in Washington, Ohio
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2010 – The Commerce Department announced broadband investments in Washington and Ohio this week.
Broadband Breakfast
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Ohio
Strickling and Ohio Democrats Poised to Announce Broadband Spending on Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2010 – Assistant Secretary Lawrence Strickling, Sen. Sherrod Brown, and Ohio Representatives Dennis Kucinich, Zack Space and Betty Sutton – all Democrats – are scheduled to announce federal spending aimed at bridging the technological divide and increasing economic opportunities
CETF
California Communities Win Broadband Grant
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2010 – The Commerce Department last week announced a $7.25 million investment to boost economic opportunities in some low-income communities in California.
Tom Udall
New Mexico, West Texas Score Broadband Grant
Washington, February 25, 2010 – The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced an $11.2 million grant to bring broadband to eastern New Mexico and parts of Texas. The grant aims to help bring high-speed Internet access to more than 200 institutions such as schools, healthcare facilities and governme
Broadband's Impact
Utah and New Jersey Win Broadband Grants
WASHINGTON, February 23, 2010 – The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration this week announced investments to boost the broadband experience in Utah and New Jerse
Broadband's Impact
NTIA Awards $12 Million to Two Illinois Counties
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2010 – Illinois’ DeKalb County and portions of the state’s LaSalle County have won nearly $12 million to improve and expand their broadband service from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Broadband Mapping and Data
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.
OTI
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 those interested in applying for funding from two separate government programs.
Broadband Mapping and Data
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 throughout nine states.
FCC
Former FCC Commissioner Glen Robinson Presents ‘Big Ideas About Information’ at GMU
The Information Economy Project of George Mason University School of Law will be hosting a Big Ideas About Information Lecture by University of Virginia law professor Glen Robinson on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 4 p.m. in Room 120 of Hazel Hall. The event is free and open to the public, and a rec
FCC
Consultancy Sees Move by Google as Prodding FCC
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2010 – Google appears to be prodding the Federal Communications Commission to go big on broadband, says a new telecom update out from consultancy Medley Global Advisors
Broadband Mapping and Data
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 a new study spearheaded by Economics and Technology and lauded by Public Knowledge.
Broadband's Impact
Minority Media Council Donates Funds to Howard University
WASHINGTON, February 11, 2010 – The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council has donated $175,000 to Howard University’s John H. Johnson School of Communications.
FCC
FCC Considers Paying Broadcasters to Leave Airwaves
WASHINGTON, February 11, 2010 – The Federal Communications Commission is considering paying broadcasters to vacate airwaves the agency could use to alleviate network strain caused by the growing popularity of devices like smartphones, an FCC official told BusinessWeek.
Broadband Mapping and Data
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 it contributes to economic growth.
Breakfast Club
‘Text4Baby’ Reported in Washington Post; Four Months After Broadband Breakfast Club
WASHINGTON, February 10, 2010 – The Washington Post on Tuesday reported about “Text4baby,” a new service offered by the government allowing expectant mothers to opt-in to receiving tips and text messages relating to their pregnancy. Participants of the Broadband Breakfast Club learned about the pend
