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Legislation, Telecommunications Policy Reform
S. 1853 Community Broadband Act of 2007
Submitted by Benton Foundation on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 19:22Last updated: Tue, 03/04/2008 - 11:51
A measure to promote economic development, enhance public safety, and increase educational opportunities by removing barriers that prevent cities and towns from offering broadband services to their residents.
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S. 337 White Spaces Act of 2007
Submitted by Benton Foundation on Tue, 03/06/2007 - 10:31Last updated: Tue, 03/04/2008 - 11:47
On January 18, 2007, Sen John Sununu (R-NH) introduced the “White Spaces Act of 2007,†(S. 337) which would provide access to unassigned or unused portions of the broadcast spectrum.
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S. 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007
Submitted by Benton Foundation on Tue, 03/06/2007 - 10:11Last updated: Tue, 03/04/2008 - 11:46
On January 9, 2007, Sen John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (S. 234), to make broadband available to unconnected communities by exploiting unused frequencies in the broadcast spectrum known as “white spaces.â€
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