National Broadband Policy; Articles, Papers, and Reports; and Broadband Technology

Big Broadband Connectivity in the United States

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Title:Big Broadband Connectivity in the United States (ID: ERM0832)
Author(s):John Windhausen, Jr. (Telepoly)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (05/07/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The economic and social future of the United States depends on answering the growing demand for very high-speed broadband connectivity, a capability termed “big broadband.” Failure to take on the challenge could lead to a decline in global competitiveness and an inability to educate students.

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A Blueprint for Big Broadband

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Title:A Blueprint for Big Broadband (ID: EPO0801)
Author(s):John Windhausen, Jr. (Telepoly)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (01/29/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This report proposes bringing the federal government, state governments, and the private sector together as part of a new approach to making high-speed Internet services available across the country. The report also contains a detailed analysis of broadband deployment in the United States and in key countries around the world.

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Broadband America – Realizing the Vision

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Title:Broadband America – Realizing the Vision (ID: EPO0735)
Author(s):Heidi Wachs (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (08/01/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

In this brochure, EDUCAUSE and the Network Policy Council sets forth broadband policy goals that can form a basis for a comprehensive government, education and industry effort that moves America forward aggressively toward realizing the vision of a Broadband America and restoring our national and international leadership. Also included is a map of existing and planned higher education regional optical networks.

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Senators Can't Agree on Municipal Broadband Rules

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Title:Senators Can't Agree on Municipal Broadband Rules (ID: CSD4517)
Author(s):Anne Broache (CNET News.com)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:When cities create wireless networks, should the federal government restrict their efforts, promote them, or let individual states decide the ground rules?
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EDUCAUSE and ACUTA Comments to the FCC In the Matter of Inquiry Regarding Carrier Current System, including Broadband over Power Line Systems

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Title:EDUCAUSE and ACUTA Comments to the FCC In the Matter of Inquiry Regarding Carrier Current System, including Broadband over Power Line Systems (ID: NET0314)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2003)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Formal comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission on it's inquiry over Broadband over Power Line (BPL) technology. Statement requests the FCC consider several key points when studying BPL or any other nascent broadband technology, including increasing the Commissions definition of high-speed Internet access.
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