Obama Broadband

Time for 2020 Vision in Washington

Bennet Kelley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bennet Kelley

Our elected officials must be mindful of the year 2020 and beyond, as well as the watchful eyes of history, and strive to do what is right and reject the imbecility of nope.

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Broadband for All or What Elmo Said to the FCC Chairman

Stephen Balkam | Posted 05.25.2011

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Stephen Balkam

The Chairman had a little help from beloved Sesame Street character, Elmo. Here's a flavor of their conversation: Elmo has been complaining that his Internet is "too slow" and he doesn't like "buffering."

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Broadband Internet Keeps The American Dream Alive & Accessible

Michael K. Powell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Internet, Broadband, National Broadband, Broadband for America, Obama Broadband, Technology News
Michael K. Powell

In this challenging economic climate, making high-speed Internet access and adoption universal should be a top priority because broadband access is the great equalizer.

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Biden Unveils Federal Broadband Stimulus Projects

AP | ERRIN HAINES | Posted 05.25.2011

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DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the first $182 million in federal stimulus money for 18 projects to expand hig...

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Net Neutrality, Green Tech and the Pong Republicans

Bennet Kelley | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Internet, Green Jobs, Pong, Green Technology, Obama Broadband, Drill Baby Drill, Net Neutrality, Climate Bill, Politics News
Bennet Kelley

The ultimate question is whether we will summon our resources to meet the challenges of a new era and be at the forefront of innovation -- or whether we will be content simply playing Pong.

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Obama, Net Policy and the Kindness of Strangers

Bennet Kelley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bennet Kelley

It is a sad irony that the medium which has generated so much political activism on both the right and the left, has been unable to mobilize to protect itself.

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Broadband Bullies Shouldn't Benefit From Stimulus

Art Brodsky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Internet, Broadband, Economic Stimulus Package, Bailout, Telecoms, Barack Obama, Internet Policy, Obama Broadband, Obama Internet, Media News
Art Brodsky

If new areas are to be served, and if underserved areas are to be upgraded, then either the incumbent telecom companies have to clean up their acts, or they have to make way for others.

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Obama's Broadband Roadmap

Timothy Karr | Posted 05.25.2011

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Timothy Karr

Obama has bravely stepped into an Internet void left by his predecessor. Over the past eight years, the U.S. has fallen from fourth to 15th in the world in terms of high-speed Internet adoption.

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