Tag Archives: tech
Google Voice Would Not, Could Not Connect to Rural Users
Rural cell phone users are used to mocking the Verizon Wireless ads with the guy who constantly asks, “Can you hear me now?” I would love to meet that guy and say, “NO, not if you live in the country … Continue reading
SRDC Spotlight: Broadband Infrastructure
Broadband internet access is increasingly essential infrastructure for business, agriculture, education and most other aspects of day-to-day life. Communities must have broadband to compete in today’s economy. USDA’s Economic Research Service states the situation in clear terms in a report … Continue reading
Broadband Means Business in Rural Minnesota
UMN EDA Center broadband study “Rural Businesses and the Internet: The Integration Continues” Continue reading
A Greater Grid
Policy and politics snapshot on renewable energy and smart-grid transmission technology Continue reading
STRIB on Cities and Broadband Stimulus Criteria
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune picked up on the NTIA/RUS stimulus broadband workshop, which I wrote about yesterday. Are Minnesota cities shut out by broadband rules? Criteria for seeking stimulus funds require proof that cities are underserved, and Minnesota providers can argue … Continue reading
Cities Concerned About Broadband Stimulus
League of Minnesota Cities update on ARRA broadband funding Continue reading
Broadband in every pot
Blandin Broadband Policy Seminar, Mankato, Minnesota, 16 July 2009 Continue reading
Can You Hear Me Now? Verizon-Alltel=AT&T Wireless
AT&T purchase of rural markets bring iPhone to the country Continue reading
Turbine Envy
Wind, solar, fuel cells and other renewable energy at 6th Annual Biosciences Conference, Worthington, MN Continue reading
Rural Broadband At A Glance, 2009 Edition
USDA today issued a short Bulletin looking at rural internet usage: Three-quarters of U.S. residents used the Internet to access information, education, and services in 2007. Broadband Internet access is becoming essential for both businesses and households; many compare its evolution … Continue reading
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