State CIOs press federal leaders on cross-jurisdiction hot buttons
Members of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers met with federal CIOs on strengthening ties on cybersecurity, extending broadband to schools and public safety info sharing.
Cities to test IP-only telephony
AT&T is a rolling out broadband fiber and wireless 4G networks in two cities following a decision by the FCC to run trials of IP-based phone networks.
Will Internet access improve in 2014?
FCC's Connect America Fund received over $255 million to provide broadband access to homes and businesses in rural areas of 41 states.
City of Raleigh takes open technology to the limit
Raleigh, N.C.’s Open Raleigh initiative is pursuing open data and open access projects in an effort to drive public interest and industry investment.
Karen Jackson named Va. secretary of technology
Virginia's Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe announced last week that he had chosen Karen Jackson to serve as secretary of technology.
Maryland lights up new broadband network
Maryland, with the help of federal Recovery Act dollars, has added 800 miles of high-speed fiber to its statewide broadband network linking schools, governments and businesses.
White House toolkit helps deliver federal broadband
The Obama administration launches set of online tools to help companies choose sites and prepare permits to build-out high speed Internet projects on federal land.
Large-scale pilot to get a read on Super Wi-Fi
The far-reaching technology, which uses white spaces in the TV broadcast spectrum, could be key in bringing wireless service to underserved areas.
Moon beams: NASA set to test laser space communications
A lunar mission launching this month will test two-way laser communications, which will transmit six times the data at 25 percent less power.
Blacksburg, Virginia Tech jump on Obama's high-speed Internet initiative
The town and university join a growing list of organizations looking to develop innovate ways to put high-speed community broadband to use.
Kansas City proposes gigabit-speed software lending library
The Kansas City Public Library is developing a high-speed Software Lending Library that will allow patrons to use software over the Internet, part of a National Science Foundation-funded project for exploring uses of the gigabit Internet.
FirstNet offers a look into the makings of nationwide public safety network
The FirstNet board has issued RFIs on industry's ability to provide the technologies required for advanced public-safety grade network services and infrastructure.
West Virginia U. brings Super Wi-Fi to campus
The free "white spaces" network is the first of its kind on a U.S. campus, and it could lead to more rural deployments.
In Sandy's wake, NJ town goes to all-wireless phone service
Reflecting a trend toward mobile computing, Mantaloking will be one of the few areas in the country to operate without copper land lines.
Ultimate public safety network is far off, but there are comm options
While first responders wait for the creation of a single nationwide public safety network, a variety of technologies are already providing interoperability.
Google Fiber begins to expand outside of Kansas City
The company's plan to add another city to its gigabit Internet network could signal bigger, and faster, things ahead for municipal broadband.
Is that really broadband? A look at the technologies in play.
The FCC wants broadband access for just about every American. But broadband can come in many forms -- and speeds. Here's a look at how the various broadband technologies measure up.
A broadband guide for the new Congress
The Internet Innovation Alliance looks to familiarize Congress with the basics of IP, wireless and broadband.
Chattanooga tests ultra-fast system for disaster response
NSF funds a project using the city's gigabit network to get real-time information to emergency crews.
Seattle lays plans for its own ultra-high speed Internet service
The city plans a 1 gigabit/sec network for homes and business, partly by making use of its unused fiber.
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