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Network Neutrality

First Amendment Challenges in the Digital Age

Marvin Ammori | Posted 04.01.2012 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

Next Friday, February 10, the Stanford Technology Law Review is holding its annual symposium, and this year's topic is an important one:Ā First Amendm...

Louis C.K. Takes the Internet Seriously

Christopher Mitchell | Posted 02.21.2012 | Technology
Christopher Mitchell

Louis C.K.'s "fun little experiment" illustrates the threat to the cable business model. Cable has long been the gatekeeper to content -- Comcast decides what channels I can choose from. But right now on the Internet, I choose what content I can choose from.

Reporters Expose AT&T's Astroturf Funding Practices

Joe Torres | Posted 11.24.2011 | Latino Voices
Joe Torres

The stories about AT&T's financial arrangements with ADE and HTTP should trouble people of color and make them question whether their interests are truly being represented in Washington.

Comcast: Internet Access Is Temporarily a Civil Right

Christopher Mitchell | Posted 10.09.2011 | Technology
Christopher Mitchell

Smart communities invest in themselves rather than depending on big, absentee corporations. Requiring Comcast to provide affordable broadband connections is better than not, but continuing to let Comcast effectively decide who can afford access to the Internet is madness.

White House Will Defend Net Neutrality From House GOP Bill

AP | Posted 06.04.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- The White House is threatening a veto against a House Republican bill that would overturn new federal rules aimed at ensuring equitable ...

Digital Spaces and the Future of Free Speech

Marvin Ammori | Posted 05.28.2011 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

The "standard" legal theory for what the First Amendment means is becoming increasingly useless, considering that it does not really incorporate mass media, broadcasting, cable, and Internet laws.

Tim Wu Talks Net Neutrality, Information Empires and Freedom

Alex Pasternack | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Alex Pasternack

2011-03-21-nknknk.jpgWe all know that as technology empowers us to do more, it carries with it all manner of problems. But one of our biggest pickles tends to slip right by us: We're not free.

In Defense of Sub-Standard Cell Phone Service: Big Media Gets Rescued. Again.

Malkia A. Cyril | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Malkia A. Cyril

If the ethos of America is about removing unfair barriers to individual opportunity and success, then it is un-American to give low-income communities substandard Internet service that creates barriers to economic opportunity.

FCC Network Neutrality Rules Neither Socialism nor Sell-out

Larry Magid | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Larry Magid

Despite what some politicians and pundits are saying, the FCC's vote on net neutrality is neither a government takeover of the Internet nor a complete sell-out to the telecommunications industry.

Obama FCC Caves on Net Neutrality -- Tuesday Betrayal Assured

Timothy Karr | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Timothy Karr

The net neutrality rule, which will be voted in during Tuesday's FCC meeting, falls drastically short of earlier pledges by President Obama and the FCC Chairman to protect the free and open Internet.

All We Want For Christmas Is Internet Equality

Alex Nogales | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Alex Nogales

The FCC has just a few days to decide an issue that could dramatically affect all of us all. Will they vote for strong open Internet protections that apply equally to the mobile web?

The Fight for Net Neutrality Begins

Gigi Sohn | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Gigi Sohn

While there is a lot of good in the now-circulating FCC order on network neutrality, it still falls appreciably short of the kind of rules necessary to preserve an Internet we want and need.

The FCC's Long December

Christina Gagnier | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Christina Gagnier

The FCC's long December will either restore confidence in the Commission's ability to tackle difficult issues like Net Neutrality or leave us in a similar position where many feel the FCC has disclaimed responsibility.

FCC Chairman Announces Fake Net Neutrality Proposal

Josh Silver | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Josh Silver

This morning, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced that he will finally seek a vote on President Obama's top tech issue, "Net Neutrality." However, his proposal is nowhere close to what Obama promised the American people.

Models for the Internet's Future: Obama-Open or Julius-Closed

Marvin Ammori | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

There are at least two competing regulatory models for the FCC to adopt. One that Comcast and Verizon want, and another that President Obama wants.

Don't Slow Down Broadband Adoption Just for Spite

Navarrow Wright | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Navarrow Wright

Now that the midterm elections are over I've been reading all the reactions from voters and have noticed a trend. A lot of people have openly admitted...

Boucher Defeat a Loss for Tech Policy World

Gigi Sohn | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Gigi Sohn

Whatever the final results of this election night, nothing will be more shocking or sad for Public Knowledge and me personally then the defeat of Rep....

A Decisive Moment for Broadband Internet Access

David Honig | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
David Honig

This is the issue that should be commanding the attention, money, and energy of stakeholders across the sector: ensuring that as many people as possible are able to access, adopt and effectively use broadband.

Latino Freedom Is Internet Freedom

Roberto Lovato | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Roberto Lovato

This intimate link between the internet future and the Latino future is inspiring the strengthening of a David-like struggle to defend us all against the serious threat to our rights posed by corporate Goliaths.

What Congressional Dems Have To Fear If The FCC Bungles Net Neutrality.

Harold Feld | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Harold Feld

To be a hero, Genachowski needs to reject the forthcoming "industry consensus" from ITI as wholly inadequate and announce he will call for a vote on his "Third Way" Proposal in September as the only way to protect consumers.

Net Neutrality: The Essential Book

Marvin Ammori | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

If you're interested in the Internet or economic innovation and entrepreneurship, you would love Barbara van Schewick's new book. If you consider yourself serious about these issues, you have to read this book.

Verizon & Google Proposal Is Just a Proposal Not (Yet) a Federal Law

Larry Magid | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Larry Magid

Sure, Verizon and Google are very powerful companies but, last time I checked, they were not able to make national policy -- at least not yet.

Congress Steps Up to the Plate to Weigh in on Net Neutrality

Julius H. Hollis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Julius H. Hollis

Ensuring affordable broadband for all Americans is a critical component in achieving universal broadband. With 50 members of Congress now effectively working toward this goal, I am confident that we are on the right track.

A Guide to the Network Neutrality Discussions at the FCC

Marvin Ammori | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

A lot of people are discussing the FCC's meetings on net neutrality. Though some have discussed substance, I thought it might be helpful to lay out the likely points of contention and provide a guide for understanding.

Questions for FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell, on His International Legal Expertise

Marvin Ammori | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Marvin Ammori

Among many other similar claims, Robert McDowell's reference to a "four-decade bipartisan and international consensus to insulate computer-oriented communications from phone regulation" is hogwash.