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A positive perspective on U.S. broadband development
This 2013 research paper by the ITIF's Richard Bennett, Luke Stewart and Robert Atkinson analyzes recent trends and dynamics that affect the relative ... Learn More
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A test bed for mobile broadband performance
When Uruguay’s state-owned telecom provider Antel made a big commitment to fiber optics for Internet delivery, it backed its investment with a sweet c... Learn More
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Bringing on broadband!
New Hampshire has completed a $63 million project to provide critical broadband delivery infrastructure. Learn More
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10 Gigabits per second...and beyond
Although New Hampshire has made significant inroads in broadband Internet availability, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) says there’s still work to b... Learn More
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Beyond Cellular: Connectivity for developing nations
Report: Mobile may be key, but other broadband connectivity options remain vital Learn More
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Mobile broadband adoption: what's the right policy?
Regulatory approaches can spur improvements, but education and wealth loom large in the adoption equation. Learn More
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Services, not just speed, should determine broadband classification
Services, not just speed, should determine broadband classification Learn More
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Why Internet regulation is now the hot topic
A perfect storm of events opens up some serious soul-searching about the future of broadband in the U.S. Learn More
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Debating the Internet's Future
Aspen Institute panelists agree on at least one thing: more bandwidth is better. Section 706 of the Communications Act may play a starring role. Draw... Learn More
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Why 'Open' Isn't 'Neutral'
In the debate over U.S. Internet policy, the two terms are often confused...and confusing. One of the brain-twisting elements involved in the roiling... Learn More