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Alternative Solutions to Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband
| Title: | Alternative Solutions to Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband (ID: POL07005) | | Author(s): | John Muleta (M2Z Networks), Michael Cook (Hughes Network Systems), and Sam Spencer (BPL Today) | | Origin: | Presented at Policy Conferences (05/16/2007) | | Type: | Presentations/Speeches | | Abstract: | Most Americans rely on DSL and cable modem for their broadband connection, but are these the only options? Other technologies once derided as impractical are beginning to show promise. Can alternative broadband technologies help facilitate the oft-repeated vision of federal policymakers to provide "affordable, ubiquitous broadband for all Americans, regardless of where they live"? Industry experts and entrepreneurs seeking to shake up the current broadband marketplace will discuss the practical progress of these alternatives to date and whether adjustments in federal IT policy regulations are needed to enable their chances for success. | | View this resource: | |
FCC Comments 04-163 "Wireless Broadband Policies"
| Title: | FCC Comments 04-163 "Wireless Broadband Policies" (ID: EPO0406) | | Author(s): | Wendy Wigen (EDUCAUSE) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2004) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | The Federal Communications Commission appointed a new Wireless Broadband Access Task Force to study what the federal government could do to facilitate WISP growth. On May 5, 2004 they issued a Public Notice to request public comment on various aspects of deployed WLANs, including those on academic campuses. The FCC also wanted opinions on what barriers to future deployment the FCC could help eliminate. The Net@EDU Wireless Working Group surveyed 10 campuses, ranging from Little Priest Tribal College (200 students) to New York University (50,000 students). These are the compiled results that were used to answer the FCC questions. | | View this resource: | |
Broadband America - An Unrealized Vision
| Title: | Broadband America - An Unrealized Vision (ID: NET0409) | | Origin: | Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2004) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | The Net@EDU Broadband Policy Working Group, on behalf of EDUCAUSE, provides a higher education vision for a national broadband network. This white paper recommends policy principals, goals and action items for federal policymakers with the hope of revitalizing the vision and expectation for an advanced telecommunications infrastructure for all Americans which also fully supports the needs of the academic community and its educational mission. Presentation provided by Mike Roberts for the Net@EDU Broadband Policy Group's (BPG) Fall Forum. Roberts discussed the BPG's White Paper, "Broadband America: An Unrealized Vision", which provides a blueprint for the higher education community on promoting sound federal policies for affordable, ubiquitous broadband deployment while continuing to meet the public service needs. | | View this resource: | |
Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning?
| Title: | Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning? (ID: CSD3239) | | Origin: | Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | Rural and remote learners are disadvantaged even with online provision due to poor connections. Broadband offers a potential solution. This paper looks at the initial results of a project to install broadband services in the Western Isles of Scotland. It focuses on the educational potential of broadband and the design implications for online courses. It also considers more informal kinds of learning that broadband facilitates in rural areas. | | View this resource: | |
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