Documents - Broadband Breakfast

Senate Finance

Cable From U.S. Embassy In Beijing Reveals U.S. Perspective on Trade Relationship

For all of the tough talk coming out of Congress as the United States and China embark on a high profile trade summit today, a confidential memo sent by U.S. Ambassador Jon M. Huntsman at the beginning of 2010 illustrates how the fortunes of the two countries have changed in modern times, and how th

Broadband Mapping and Data

Study: FCC Could Improve Data Collection Practices

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2010 – The Federal Communications Commission could do a better job of collecting and managing the information it gathers from consumers, businesses and other entities, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.

RUS

BroadbandCensus.com Posts NTIA/RUS Broadband Infrastructure Application

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2009 – One week after the release of the two Notices of Funds Availability for broadband stimulus grants, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration had not posted the online applications as of 5:15 p.m. ET, although they were promised on July 7, 2009.

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OPASTCO Comments on Rural Broadband

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2009 – The Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) filed comments in the FCC’s inquiry into rural broadband policy.

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Microsoft Comments on Rural Broadband

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2009 – Microsoft filed comments in the FCC’s inquiry into rural broadband policy.

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NCTA & Free Press Letter to Senate on Broadband Stimulus Discussion

WASHINGTON, February 4, 2009 – The top cable industry lobbyist and the policy director of a non-profit advocacy organization on Wednesday urged the Senate to target broadband funds toward the “construction of robust facilities in unserved areas. The broader objective should be to use scarce resource

Illinois

Illinois Proposal for Transparent Town Halls

CHICAGO, January 12, 2009 – Broadband As a Tool for Transparent Town Halls for Responsible Infrastructure Investments of $700 Billion: A proposal of the Community Life Initiative.

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Communications Workers of America Proposals to Stimulate Broadband Investment

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2009 – Communications Workers of America proposes government programs to stimulate broadband investment to create jobs and jumpstart the economy.

FCC

FCC's 'Findings' in Order Against Comcast's Network Management Practices

WASHINGTON, August 1 – The following are the six “findings” of which the Federal Communications Commission found Comcast guilty. As is standard practice for the agency, no written document encapsulating these charges was publicly released.