Many people have contacted the BBC about the poor broadband speed where they live, particularly in rural areas.

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Mr. Kesslen said companies prefer to go after each other at the International Trade Commission, which offers quicker rulings and can impose an injunction barring the product from shipping into the U.S. Poor showings at the ITC can speed settlement, such as last year's agreement between Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp.

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The IMF and the World Bank, facing increasing pressure from campaigners, have announced plans to speed up debt relief to poor countries.

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