community broadband

Community Broadband Act of 2007 (H.R. 3281/S. 1853)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:08 -0800

The Community Broadband Act (H.R. 3281), introduced in the House by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), would encourage the deployment of high-speed networks by preserving the ability of local governments to offer community broadband infrastructure and services.

Vint Cerf Supports Municipal Broadband Networks

Stevie Converse — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:47:32 -0700

Municipal broadband networks could help boost the availability of high-speed Internet access and even help to ensure Net neutrality in the U.S., said Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google.

Southwest Virginia Slow to Get Fast Internet

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:06:46 -0700

Watching YouTube videos, downloading large pictures or communicating over webcams likely are not part of your daily home life if you live in Southwest Virginia -- so says new research.

Kerry Fights for Internet Connection in Western Massachusetts

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:03:24 -0700

Citing areas like Western Massachusetts, U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry told a congressional panel today that federal action is needed to bring broadband service to regions without access to the Internet, in order to even the odds of competing in a global market.