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World Apr 08

Myanmar junta limits internet, seizes satellite TV dishes

By Associated Press

Nation Apr 07

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America’s infrastructure is crumbling. What should be prioritized?

President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would prioritize transportation, drinking water and broadband projects, among others. It comes after the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2021 report card, giving the U.S. infrastructure a C-minus. Emily Feenstra, ASCE's managing…

By William Brangham, Kate Grumke

Education Dec 31

Why internet stops once school ends for many rural California students

The divide between students who have access to internet and computers required to do assignments at home and those who don’t threatens to slow down efforts to close the gap in educational opportunities between students in rural regions of California…

By Sydney Johnson, EdSource

Politics Apr 12

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How the FCC is trying to pave the way for widespread 5G technology

President Trump announced a series of moves Friday aimed at boosting development of a new frontier of high-speed mobile networks. Known as 5G, as in the fifth generation of cellular networks, the technology could eventually offer speeds up to 100…

Nation Sep 29

13 percent of American adults do not use internet

40 million Americans, still don’t go online, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis.

By Courtney Norris

Jun 23

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Hate those robocall polls? The FCC is cracking down

By PBS NewsHour

In the years since the federal "Do Not Call" registry, there's been a big rise in the number of robocalls -- automated and recorded calls and texts that barrage your phone repeatedly. Judy Woodruff interviews Tom Wheeler, chairman of the…

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FCC moves forward with new rules on net neutrality

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Putting the widely cherished principle of net neutrality at stake, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3 to 2 to allow broadband providers to charge for faster access in how online content is prioritized and delivered. Gwen Ifill talks to Cecilia…

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Apr 12

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Mar 22

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Americans Cut Off From Opportunity Without Equal Access to the Internet

Americans Cut Off From Opportunity Without Equal Access to the Internet…

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Mar 21

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Tennessee Is Home to U.S. Leader in Offering Fast, City-Wide Internet

Tennessee Is Home to U.S. Leader in Offering Fast, City-Wide Internet…

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