As collaborative classroom environments became mainstream, more schools as a whole began to invest in powerful networks and faster Internet connections.

Mr. Powell said that the exemption would "restore the marketplace incentives of carriers to invest in new networks."

From 2008 to 2011, the company invested more than € 500 million in networks and technological infrastructure.

Even though other media companies have invested in electronic networks, they have been, at best, corporate cousins of news outlets.

These trading houses have invested heavily in global networks of information-gathering affiliates and extensive communications systems.

Since its establishment, the Foundation has invested over $7 million in early learning programs and networks in Washington state.

Google has already invested heavily in its computing platform and in networks to connect a global array of data centers.

Since 2008, the program has invested US$421 million in rural networks, benefiting 16,000 rural educational, health and government institutions.

The Commission proposal continues the communication on investing in networks and knowledge with a view to growth and employment.

A second element: many billions of euros are invested in trans-European networks.