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Vangie Williams making politics for the people in Virginia

People's World 25 Sep 2018

Williams doesn’t consider her campaign a solo matter, or even under the label of ‘progressive.’ Williams spoke with People’s World about her campaign, the struggles of being a Black woman running for public office, the road ahead, and what’s needed to strengthen democracy in the nation ... You made a point in your campaign to speak about net neutrality and broadband access ... Yet he tells [the public] he’s fighting for broadband access....

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CenturyLink helps companies evolve networks and support digital business initiatives with global expansion of SD-WAN solutions

The Record 25 Sep 2018

CenturyLink SD-WAN leverages the benefits of private networking such as MPLS as well as public networking to include dedicated internet access, broadband and wireless connectivity ... "We deliver secure, scalable and cost-efficient private-public networking across a full range of connectivity types, enabling enterprises to be more agile and decrease risk."....

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Hillicon Valley: Rosenstein drama dominates the day | Biz, regulators focus on 5G revolution | ...

The Hill 25 Sep 2018

"The endgame is to get wireless networks to do what fiber networks can do," Harold Feld, a senior vice president at the consumer group Public Knowledge, said in a phone interview. The move from 3G to 4G brought faster broadband internet to cell phones, enabling an entire economy to spring out of mobile apps that led to businesses like Uber, AirBnB, and others ... The draft strategy is now open for public comment....

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Time for a reboot on Ireland's broadband plan

RTE 24 Sep 2018

The government has just announced that it has received the final tender from the remaining bidder for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) ... From RTÉ One News, survey finds challenges remain for National Broadband Plan ... Their alternative vision placed public enterprise, including a new telecoms utility called Broadband 21, at the heart of plans for investment in Ireland’s infrastructure....

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Campbell, LPSC remain at odds with Claiborne, other electric co-ops

Minden Press-Herald 24 Sep 2018

Sparks continued to fly in the ongoing dispute between Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell and Claiborne Electric Cooperative ... Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell have been in a running dispute related ... Campbell said due to the stance Claiborne has taken in the public regarding the broadband initiative, he’s had to speak to various organizations to “clear the air.”....

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5G brings promise of innovation tinged with conflicts

The Hill 24 Sep 2018

“The endgame is to get wireless networks to do what fiber networks can do,” Harold Feld, a senior vice president at the consumer group Public Knowledge, said in a phone interview. The move from 3G to 4G brought faster broadband internet to cell phones, enabling an entire economy to spring out of mobile apps that led to businesses like Uber, AirBnB, and others....

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Broadband research ready for reveal

Hibbing Daily Tribune 23 Sep 2018

HIBBING — In late 2016, several communities — including Chisholm and Hibbing — were designated as Iron Range Broadband Communities. They were selected for an intensive, two-year partnership with the Blandin Foundation to advance local broadband initiatives ... The communities of Chisholm/Balkan Township, Hibbing, Mountain Iron/Buhl and Cherry Township formed a working group called the Iron Range Broadband Committee....

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John Downing: Pressing the flesh at the Ploughing once a year just not good enough

Irish Independent 23 Sep 2018

But like all public social occasions, from funerals to hurling matches, to concerts, a politician’s attendance is also a political act ... The big issues remain improving connections, via broadband, mobile phone coverage, roads and public transport ... Public transport means people need cars if they are to live in the country ... The big issues remain improving connections, via broadband, mobile phone coverage, roads and public transport....

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Nearly two dozen broadband projects green lighted for rural New Mexico

Business Journal 21 Sep 2018

Nearly two dozen rural broadband projects have been green lighted for rural New Mexico. The Public Regulation Commission approved 23 projects Thursday to supply broadband internet service to nearly 33,000 residents living in underserved geographies across the state, according to a news release ... A total of $5 million… ... ....

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UK Government plans to create a new internet regulator to fine technology firms that fail to take down illegal material and hate speech within hours

This is Money 21 Sep 2018

The UK Government is working on plans to set up an internet regulator that would hold technology companies accountable for content published on their websites ... The chief executive of Ofcom – which already regulates TV, radio and broadband in the UK – publicly called for similar measures on Tuesday. Scroll down for video ... WHAT ARE THE NEW PROPOSED RULES? ... ....

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Auditors issue warning over government´s 100% superfast broadband pledge

This is Money 20 Sep 2018

The Scottish Government’s pledge for superfast broadband coverage across Scotland by 2021 will be “difficult” to deliver, a public finance watchdog has warned ... The report praised the government for hitting its previous target to provide fibre broadband acess to 95% of premises by the end of 2017, saying without public investment only two-thirds would have access. Auditors issue warning on 100% superfast broadband plans (Rui Vieira/PA)....

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Auditors issue warning over government’s 100% superfast broadband pledge

AOL 20 Sep 2018

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Scotland target for superfast broadband by 2021 ‘difficult’

Scotsman 20 Sep 2018

Scotland's public spending watchdog has warned that ministers' pledge for superfast broadband coverage across the country by 2021 will be “difficult” to deliver ... The report praised the government for hitting its previous target to provide fibre broadband acess to 95 per cent of premises by the end of 2017, saying without public investment only two-thirds would have access....

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