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Sen Klobuchar on BEAD/Federal approval of Minnesota Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Blandin on Broadband

Internet access is necessary for everything from education to healthcare, not to mention for keeping in touch with friends and family. Currently, the USF is primarily funded through landline fees, disproportionately impacting seniors, who are more likely to use landlines than other Americans.

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Phone Systems for Hospitals

Review VoIP

The healthcare industry as a whole is an industry where effective communications are used on a daily basis. To learn more about the best phone systems for hospitals and how VoIP technology is leading the way for many hospitals to make the switch from traditional landline phone systems, keep reading this Review VoIP guide.

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To Achieve Universal Service, It’s Time for a Change

AT&T Connects

For most of the 20 th century, this meant access to landline telephones. What’s changed? The concept of universal service – the need for everyone to be connected – was introduced over a hundred years ago. Consumers today use their internet connectivity to participate in virtual meetings – the modern-day update to the telephone call.

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The Solution to Affordable Connectivity is Staring Us in the Face

US Telecom

The pandemic brought into sharp relief the reality that high-speed broadband connections are essential to a better life – from healthcare and education to jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. In fact, every American with a cellphone or landline will see the USF fee on their bill drop by roughly 90 percent. This work cannot wait.

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Toll-Free Numbers – Are They Still Relevant in the Digital Age

VoIP Review

Toll-free numbers can be dialled from any landline or mobile phone, and these numbers are often accessible from across an entire country or even internationally. This is especially true in industries such as healthcare, finance, and government services, where direct voice communication remains a critical component of customer interaction.

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