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Codebreaker

Slow and furious

Marc Sanchez Oct 13, 2011

The Federal Communications Commission unveiled its broadband access map yesterday. It shows broadband availability around the country. A big “pop-pop!” to the east coast, a “meh” to the west, and a “gaahhd” to the middle.
The FCC also announced the “Connect to Compete” program, which partners with Best Buy and Microsoft and will offer free computer training.

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