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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
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July 27, 2011 Joshua Cinelli at (202) 418-2000
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS
ON GIG-U: THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY 
NEXT GENERATION INNOVATION PROJECT
"I applaud today's announcement of GIG-U: The University Community Next Generation 
Innovation Project. This concept demonstrates the power of creative thinking and the potential 
for meaningful public-private partnerships to address the key infrastructure challenge of our 
time. Broadband holds enormous potential to expand educational and research opportunities 
both on and off the campus. I look forward to watching the seeds of this endeavor take root."
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