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Gigabit Cities Growing in Popularity
The notion of building networks capable of speeds faster than what many have any idea to do with became popular with Google's challenge to communities across the United States.
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How Much Speed Do You Need? A Thorough Explanation of Broadband Internet Speeds
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New York State Broadband Speed Test Home Page
New York State Broadband Speed Test Home Page
About the Consumer Broadband Test (Beta) - Broadband.gov
About the Consumer Broadband Test (Beta) - Broadband.gov
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8 Tips to Keeping Your Broadband Company Honest
Broadband Speed Test Measuring Broadband Speeds
What is Broadband -
Not All Broadband is Created Equal
WiMax FTTH Fiber Wireless Broadband Satellite Broadband Connection
Not All Broadband is Created Equal
WiMax FTTH Fiber Wireless Broadband Satellite Broadband Connection
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FCC Report: Advertised Broadband Speeds Pretty Close to Actuals
FCC Report: Advertised Broadband Speeds Pretty Close to Actuals?
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Google Gigabit Community Debut in Kansas City
Google Gigabit Community Debut in Kansas City
Akamai Releases State of Internet Connectivity Report for Q1 2012
Akamai releases the results of its Q1 2012 State of the Internet report analyzing connectivity and speed trends globally and within the United States.
Broadband Speeds - Presenter Media
Broadband Basics
An introduction to broadband issues including a description of broadband technologies, broadband speed issues, and broadband adoption.
Broadband Experts Agree Broadband is a Significant Economic Accelerator:
Broadband Experts Agree Broadband is a Significant Economic Accelerator: Do Increased Speeds Boost Benefits Further?
Measuring Economic Impact of Broadband: Does Speed Matter?
A new report published by The Economist Intelligence Unit in the UK challenges the popular assertion that ultrafast broadband speeds deliver increased economic benefits.
UK Survey: Broadband Better for Economy than Bigger Airports
A survey for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) stated that 17% of respondents thought that building new airports would benefit the UK economy while 43% thought extending broadband to all households in the UK would boost economic development more.
Google Deploying Gigabit Broadband Networks in Three American Cities
Google is deploying Gigabit broadband networks in three American cities, after more than 1100 municipalities applied for the distinction.
FCC Considers Raising Broadband Speed Definition
The FCC is considering an increase in broadband speeds, as applications and devices continue to demand more bandwidth and higher speeds.
FCC Tackles Broadband Speeds
Once again the FCC is considering raising the minimum speed threshold for defining broadband access in America.
FCC Chairman: U.S. Needs Faster Broadband Speeds and More Competition
FCC Chairman: “Three-quarters of American homes have no competitive choice for the essential infrastructure for 21st century economics and democracy."
FCC Chairman: U.S. Needs Faster Broadband Speeds and More Competition
According to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, “Three-quarters of American homes have no competitive choice for the essential infrastructure for 21st century economics and democracy."
FCC Raises Broadband Speeds to 10Mbps
In December 2014 The FCC voted to raise the current broadband speed definition to 10Mbps down and 1 Mbps up.
FCC Raises Broadband Speed Threshold to 25 Mbps
The FCC raises the minimum speed for defining broadband to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up, and declared that "U.S. Broadband Deployment Not Keeping Pace."
Cable Industry Opposes Increasing Broadband Speeds
The FCC raises the minimum speed for defining broadband to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up, and declared that "U.S. Broadband Deployment Not Keeping Pace."
FCC: Increase Speed to 25 Mbps, Declare Broadband Inadequate
The FCC voted to raise broadband speeds to 25 Mbps and said "U.S. Broadband Deployment Not Keeping Pace." Is the next step regulation of broadband?
Who Could Oppose Increased Broadband Speeds?
Despite the compelling case for the FCC to increase broadband speed thresholds, many broadband providers are opposed to doing so.
Who Could Oppose Increased Broadband Speeds?
Despite the compelling case for the FCC to increase broadband speed thresholds, many broadband providers are opposed to doing so.
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