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State Telecom Regulators Score NTIA and RUS for Unclear Tax Situation; Seek IRS RulingBroadband Stimulus, StatesMarch 8th, 2010WASHINGTON, March 8, 2010 – The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners on Monday urged the Treasury Department to clarify the tax implications for the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Digital Impact Group: Persistent Digital Divide Among Low-Income IndividualsExpert Opinion, National Broadband PlanMarch 8th, 2010PHILADELPHIA, Penn., March 8, 2010 – There is a persistent digital divide among low-income individuals, households, and communities throughout the US, as it relates to “always on” high-speed Internet access in homes. Over 100 million individuals representing over 40 million households do not use broadband because they cannot access it, cannot afford it, do not know how to use it, or are not aware of its benefits. Experts Review Reform and Standards at the FCCBroadband Updates, Broadband's Impact, FCC, National Broadband Plan, Net Neutrality, TransparencyMarch 8th, 2010WASHINGTON, March 8, 2010 – Panelists from the Federal Communications Commission, Capitol Hill, public interest groups and the private sector addressed issues of FCC reform and regulatory responsibility at “An FCC for the Internet Age: Reform and Standard-Setting."
Are you prepared for the Inevitable Mobile Mania Magnification?Broadband Updates, Expert Opinion, WirelessMarch 5th, 2010By 2014, annual global mobile data traffic will reach 3.6 exabytes per month. Globally, businesses and consumers will be transferring the equivalent of billions of DVDs each month. What’s driving that incredible growth? What does it mean to service providers? Are users worldwide becoming mobile data megalomaniacs? Commerce Department Invests $80 Million in Louisiana BroadbandBroadband Stimulus, Broadband Updates, Broadband's Impact, NTIA, National Broadband Plan, StatesMarch 5th, 2010WASHINGTON, March 5, 2010 – The Commerce Department announced an $80 million broadband investment in Louisiana on Friday morning, during a conference call hosted by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.)
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