Tag Archives: E-Rate

New rules upgrade broadband for schools and libraries

Posted on September 26, 2010 by larrymagid

by Larry Magid This article originally appeared in the San Jose Mercury News The Federal Communications Commission last week approved new rules for the E-Rate program that will modernize broadband for schools and libraries. Established by Congress in the Telecommunications Act of … Continue reading →

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FCC Modernizes E-Rate for Schools and Libraries

Posted on September 23, 2010 by larrymagid

It’s time to modernize school technology (Credit: London School of Economics, 1981 — via Flickr Creative Commons) The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to modernize E-Rate. E-Rate was established in 1996 to provide federal subsidies to schools and libraries … Continue reading →

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FCC Chair on E-Rate and Net Neutrality

Posted on September 23, 2010 by larrymagid

by Larry Magid September 23, 2010 (this article originally appeared on CNET News.com) As chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski is playing a key role in what could turn out to be sweeping changes in the way the … Continue reading →

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