Google’s Project Loon testing over Northern Nevada

From Jordann Bowler:                                                                                              

Google’s latest innovation in technology is not some new fancy phone or tablet, but a balloon. Yes, a really big balloon that soars into the stratosphere that it is hoped will bring Internet to anywhere in the world.

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Expressions of Interest from Nevada Focus on Fiber to the Premise and Fixed Wireless Projects in FCC Rural Broadband Experiment Program

Expressions of interest filed from Nevada for the FCC’s Rural Broadband Experiment program cover areas throughout the state and recommend various technology types, however, proposed projects primarily include service expansion ideas through fiber to the premise and fixed wireless networks.

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Key FCC action to advance the reform of the E-rate program

The Federal Communications Commission released yesterday a Public Notice (PN) requesting further comment regarding the E-rate program modernization reform. The E-rate program provides funding to support the  telecommunications and Internet access needs of schools and libraries across the nation.

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Today Deadline for Expressions of Interest in FCC Rural Broadband Experiments program

Today marks the deadline for interested parties to file non-binding expressions of interest in the Rural Broadband Experiments (RBE) program first announced last month by the FCC.

The program, which is spurring widespread interest with already dozens if not hundreds of submissions on the record, seeks funding proposals for projects to connect areas across the country that lack broadband access. The program hopes to incentivize deployment of “scalable” broadband networks in communities without ubiquitous broadband at speeds of at least 3 Mbps down/768 kbps up.

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Take our Tech Trends 2014 Survey

Happy New Year! At Connected Nation, we know the important role that technology plays in everyday life. From the newest tablet to the hottest smart phone, 2013 saw the release of new creative ways to interact with the online world.

Now, we want to hear from you! What was your favorite tech trend of 2013? What will make waves in 2014? Take our survey below.

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Happy Holidays from all of us at Connected Nation

It's been another incredible year for our team at Connected Nation. Together with our partners, friends, and supporters like yourself, we've connected more communities across the country and further closed the digital divide.

As we approach 2014, we wanted to wish all of you very Happy Holidays!

Have a wonderful time with your family, friends, and loved ones!

Sincerely,

Tom Ferree


President & COO

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