Posts from June 2009

New FCC Chair Brings Us One Step Closer to Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
June 26, 2009

Julius Genachowski, a strong proponent of Net Neutrality, was confirmed by the Senate late Thursday to be the influential chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Behind the Rhetoric, Verizon Picture Not So Rosy
Tim Karr
June 25, 2009

Charlie Rose this week held a wide-ranging interview with Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg.

On the surface, it seemed a pretty tame affair, with Seidenberg dispensing corporate bromides that would make Verizon investors smile -- and Rose happily egging him on.

But behind the hype was a back story that should be cause for concern.

Don't Mess with Grandma
Phillip Dampier
June 24, 2009

AT&T’s pushback on Rep. Massa’s consumer protection legislation brought quite a reaction when the phone giant invoked a vision of “grandma” being forced to overpay for her broadband account.

AT&T 'Strikes Out' on Wireless Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
June 19, 2009

Think the iPhone is the free-flowing Internet in your pocket? Think again.

AT&T, the sole wireless carrier for the iPhone, has decided to allow Major League Baseball to stream video live to the new iPhone, but is blocking other companies from streaming sports or any other video via its closed network.

On Sock Puppet Reaction to Massa Legislation
Phillip Dampier
June 18, 2009

"This is not a rate increase, this is about fair pricing for everyone, seriously."

It’s always awful when you wake up with a bad taste in your mouth. That’s the flavor of industry hacks and sock puppets who spent a good part of yesterday and last night on the attack against Rep. Eric Massa and your consumer interests.

New Bill to Stop Internet Overcharging
Megan Tady
June 17, 2009

Congratulations, your activism against Time Warner Cable's outrageous Internet pricing schemes last month resulted in legislation today to stop them.

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