Sentences with phrase «rural broadband artech»

Microsoft wants to improve rural broadband access by using TV white spaces spectrum, and eliminate the gap across the US over the next five years.

It's not; much like the huge highway system that has encouraged nothing but sprawl and got us into a whole bunch of environmental messes, rural broadband will abet this trend - in fact, it's merely a follow - on to the process.

The notice highlights rural needs in several of the evaluation criteria, including support for rural broadband deployment where it is part of an eligible transportation project.

The new technology has been hailed as a «game changer» for rural broadband.

Parochial stories without global interest (eg Britain's marshlands are making a comeback / Plan to introduce rural broadband in US)

The legislation would do five things: spur clean energy businesses, help farmers diversify their products, retrain workers for specific local manufacturer needs, invest in infrastructure and expand rural broadband access.

So, how does an idea like investing in rural broadband, how does that square with the conservative notion of a smaller federal government?

GLENS FALLS Veterans health care, rural broadband, tax reform and Obamacare will be among her top priorities in 2016, said U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.

This time the topics of discussion were not only expanding roads and rail lines, but replacing water and sewer lines and better rural broadband access.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

At 11 a.m., Gibson will meet with members of the media to discuss strategies for rural broadband expansion following a stakeholder meeting, Room 134, Columbia - Greene Community College.

At 9:45 a.m., Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to announce bipartisan legislation making funding available for rural broadband projects.

Gibson's campaign worked to counter suggestions he would vote to harm the health program while highlighting his work to protect funding for rural broadband, garner financial support for rebuilding after tropical storms Irene and Lee, and protect programs for the agriculture industry.

U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei, D - Syracuse, listens during a rural broadband symposium Feb. 18 at Red Creek High School.

«Access to rural broadband is crucial for Western New Yorkers,» said Congressman Collins.

Much has been made of the ovation that came from her promise to fix rural broadband.

The omnibus spending bill now on the congressional launch pad is a something - for - everyone grab bag that contains a surprising amount of federal money for New York priorities, including rural broadband, the fight against opioidaddiction, and highway, rail and airport improvements.

Rural broadband specialist Gigaclear has awarded international fibre - optic products and advanced installation methodologies, Lite Access Technologies, the contract to bring ultrafast, full fibre broadband to more than 10,000 properties to some of the most rural parts of West Oxfordshire.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Representative Morgan Griffith each took time in the hearings to ask the Facebook CEO about his plans to expand rural broadband.

Transfer payments, regional subsidies and even the announcements for universities, regional slush funds or rural broadband financing announced over the last few months, they all share the intended two - prong effect: vote - buying, and spreading the illusion that the federal government can fix a local problem, be it in classrooms or in lousy internet connections.

But what about the idea of funding the network through revenue from rural broadband rollouts?

Not exact matches

Perth - based EFTel Ltd has set its sights on providing broadband connections to rural, regional and remote areas of Australia, after the internet service provider received funding approval to supply subsidised broadband services to regional customers.

The service could be especially useful for those living in rural areas where broadband access is currently limited and allegedly can provide «fiber - like speeds.»

A spokesman for Cable.co.uk said the easiest way for the UK to climb the rankings is to get broadband to rural households with very low speeds, and also roll out «fibre to the home» (FTTH) broadband networks.

Nimmo is among the many rural folk, even in developed countries, that can't get broadband access.

Modi's unveiled an initiative in July that called for creating a national fiber optic network to provide broadband Internet for every citizen, bringing cellular connectivity to rural villages, and investing in India's electronics manufacturing sector.

Zuckerberg also said he would report back to lawmakers on other issues including protecting minors online, finding ways to regulate fake accounts, and bringing broadband to rural areas.

West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R) made this request — some of her state's rural areas apparently lack broadband.

And so there is the $ 225 - million plan to extend broadband access across Canada, particularly in rural communities.

Lower marginal rates won't create opportunity in impoverished rural towns, but universal access to broadband would.

Rural Americans seldom have a choice of more than one or two wireless, broadband, or cable providers.

Industry Canada will continue to promote investment in high - speed broadband networks for rural Canadians.

Carlsbad's Viasat is tapping the larger footprint of its new ViaSat - 2 broadband satellite to deliver Internet access to underserved rural towns in Mexico via Wi - Fi hotspots.

Communications company Tombigbee has received a $ 3 million federal grant to expand broadband internet access across rural northwest Alabama.

However, Akamai felt «reason for optimism» as the Philippine government has plans to build a national broadband network, which will be used to run online government services and connect rural areas to the Internet.

Church spires will be used to boost broadband and mobile connectivity in rural areas, the Culture Secretary... More

«While Nate McMurray was busy at his Grand Island Town Hall Campaign Headquarters currying favor with the Democrat establishment and figuring out how to sell the Cuomo / Pelosi agenda to NY - 27 voters, Chris Collins was spending his time delivering historic tax cuts for working families in his district, expanding access to broadband in rural communities, defending our Lake Ontario Shoreline and protecting our Second Amendment rights,» Piligra said.

In wealthier urban and suburban areas, most voters will be online and a majority will have broadband access, but even in far - flung rural areas or poorer parts of cities email at least is usually available.

Peers have attacked the government's broadband strategy for creating a «digital divide» between cities and rural areas.

He talked about the need for better broadband access and transport links to ensure rural firms could compete on a level playing field with urban businesses.

Middleburgh Telephone Company President Jim Becker ($ 14.7 million awarded to - date, Capital Region, Mohawk Valley) said, «MIDTEL is proud to work with the NYS Broadband Program Office to bring much - needed broadband infrastructure to rural areas.

Without the New NY Broadband Program and Governor Cuomo's recognition of the economic challenge of deploying broadband in rural areas, high - speed access throughout the state would not be economically viable.

At 11:25 a.m., U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will host a roundtable with local businesses and advocates to discuss bolstering efforts to help close the broadband gap in rural areas and create economic development opportunities to bring more good - paying jobs to the North Country, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, 6301 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake.

The provision of broadband for rural areas underpins their existence as sustainable communities.

Teachout is a Catherine wheel of ideas — in the course of the day we talked about anti-trust, fracking, the desperate need for broadband in rural communities, the way Big Ag gobbles up subsidies meant for family farmers, and the «chickenization» of production that puts all the economic risk and environmental damage on farmers as firms like Tyson keep squeezing the market.

SARANAC Bringing broadband to rural Clinton County, combating the opiate crisis and promoting bipartisanship at the county level.

The Countryside Alliance believes a vibrant countryside needs five key changes and calls on the Government to: SERVICES — Ensure an accessible and reliable rural transport and broadband network HOUSING — Promote local solutions to the lack of affordable rural housing EDUCATION — Enable all children to gain a practical understanding of the countryside FARMING — Support British farmers and producers COUNTRY PURSUITS — Repeal the Hunting Act and champion country pursuits For more information or to arrange interviews please call the Countryside Alliance press office on 0207 840 9220 or 07500 834 163

Funiciello also indicated broadband development in the Adirondack Park should not be prioritized in order to preserve the rural character of the state park.

Its goal is to make sure residents in the underserved urban and rural parts of the state can access the internet at 25 Mbps and eventually expand that to 100 Mbps by providing state matching grants to broadband service providers.

It is well known that broadband coverage has an economic, community and social effect, and the rural areas can't be left behind.