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FCC Sends National Broadband Plan to Congress

Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 16, 2010 - 11:13pm
Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 11:16pm
Recommendation:
5
Location: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554, United States

The Federal Communications Commission delivered "Connecting America: The National Broadband Plan" to Congress on Tuesday. The Plan's call for action over the next decade includes the following goals and recommendations...

FCC Adopts Joint Statement on Broadband

Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 16, 2010 - 11:10pm
Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 11:12pm
Recommendation:
5
Location: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554, United States

After unveiling the National Broadband Plan, Federal Communications Commission members approved -- by a 5-0 vote -- a Joint Statement on Broadband which expresses the six beliefs the commissioners share.

Ten things you must know about the National Broadband Plan

Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 16, 2010 - 11:07pm
Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 11:09pm
Recommendation:
3
Location: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554, United States

Here are some of the highlights of the National broadband Plan that appear most critical to the telecommunications industry, based on a preliminary review of the plan.

Now Comes The Hard Part

Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 16, 2010 - 11:04pm
Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 11:06pm
Recommendation:
3
Location: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20554, United States

The National Broadband Plan appears designed to please a wide array of constituencies, but maintaining the support of competing interests will be challenging when the political daggers come out during the implementation phase.

Emergency communications plan update will blend old and new

Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 16, 2010 - 11:01pm
Last updated: March 16, 2010 - 11:03pm
Recommendation:
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Location: Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC, 20528, United States

The Homeland Security Department is incorporating advanced technologies into an emergency communications strategy, but first responders will have to rely on legacy handheld devices for the short term, a DHS official said.

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