Resources for Telecommunications

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Nonprofit Organizations

State Science and Technology Institute
SSTI is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving government-industry programs that encourage economic growth through the application of science and technology.

Telecommunications Organizations, Associations and Resources

DSL Reports
Post messages, review products and services, and learn about DSL and other broadband services.

Foundation for Rural Service
Promotes, educates, and advocates to the public, rural telecommunications issues in order to sustain and enhance the quality of life within communities throughout rural America. Offers youth education programs, publications, and other resources.

National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
NTCA is a national association representing more than 550 small and rural independent local exchange carriers providing telecommunications services throughout rural America.

National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
NRTC helps rural electric and telephone utilities strengthen their businesses with solutions uniquely suited to the needs of rural consumers.

Government, Regulatory, and Policy Resources and Reports

Federal Communication Commission Wireless Bureau
WTB handles nearly all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies.

Congress.Gov
Search and track relevant pending legislation. This site is a service of the Library of Congress.

Telemedicine

American Telemedicine Association
The association educates the government about telemedicine as an essential component in the delivery of modern medical care; serves as a clearinghouse for telemedical information and services; fosters networking and collaboration among interests in medicine and technology; promotes research and education, including the sponsorship of scientific educational meetings and the

Telemedicine and e-Health Journal

International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth
The society acts as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among all those interested in the telemedicine field.

Education

NetDay Compass
This site contains an organized directory of web sites that include education technology information. These resources help education leaders make smart decisions about technology planning, infrastructure, funding, and classroom support.

Internet2
Internet2 is a consortium being led by 202 universities in partnership with industry and government to develop and deploy advanced network applications and technologies, accelerating the creation of tomorrow's Internet.

Tech Corps
Tech Corps is a national nonprofit that mobilizes technology volunteers into schools, offering tech support and teacher training. They offer high quality technological resources that enrich K-12 teaching and learning and prepare tomorrow's workforce.