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An Afghan man uses the Internet at the Lincoln U.S. support library in Herat December 13, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

U.S. to roll out major broadband policy

Reuters - Sun Mar 14, 8:34 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators will announce a major Internet policy this week to revolutionize how Americans communicate and play, proposing a dramatic increase in broadband speeds that could let people download a high-definition film in minutes instead of hours.

  • A general view shows the Kingdom Tower, a landmark of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia warned its citizens on Monday to be wary of Internet and cellphone scams involving bogus charities that could be aimed at funding terror activities.  Photo:Bilal Qabalan/AFP
    Saudi warns charity scams could fund terror AFP - 1 hour, 0 minute ago

    RIYADH (AFP) - Saudi Arabia warned its citizens on Monday to be wary of Internet and cellphone scams involving bogus charities that could be aimed at funding terror activities.

  • Israelis wait to purchase iPhone 3Gs at an Apple store in Tel Aviv, Israel. Internet music veteran David Hyman on Monday unveiled a service that promises low-cost 'all-you-can-eat' on-demand songs for users of Apple iPhones and Android smartphones.  Photo:Jack Guez/AFP
    Online music vet launches song service for smartphones AFP - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AFP) - Internet music veteran David Hyman on Monday unveiled a service that promises low-cost "all-you-can-eat" on-demand songs for users of Apple iPhones and Android smartphones.

  • FCC broadband plan includes more auction power Reuters - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission on Monday released a set of goals to modernize high-speed Internet access for Americans, including plans to free up more airwaves for mobile services.

  • Militant and hate group Internet use grows: report Reuters - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The use of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by militant and hate groups grew by almost 20 percent in the past year, a report by the Simon Wiesenthal Center found on Monday.

  • Challenges await Federal Communications Commission's national broadband plan The Canadian Press - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago

    WASHINGTON - Communications regulators are unveiling a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy. Their aim: to bring affordable, high-speed Internet connections to all Americans and make access much faster for people who already have broadband.


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