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A Wiring Challenge: Municipal Broadband Pits Cities Against Telecom Giants

Associations Now

The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to override Tennessee and North Carolina law and allow two cities to expand their super-fast internet service. But telecom giants and a governors’ group are urging the FCC to stay out of the states’ business.

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Groups Release Local Government Broadband Resource Guide

Associations Now

“The resource guide itself is intended to be a document that helps other communities easily find their way to best practices, information, and other resources on addressing the digital divide in their communities,” Newton said. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Wife and mom.