Posts tagged FCC

FCC Fine Print Could Undermine an Open Internet
Tim Karr
November 2, 2009

Buried in the fine print of the FCC’s proposed Net Neutrality rules is a potential loophole that if left open would undermine the future of Internet freedom.

Time for Net Neutrality
Rep. Ed Markey
October 30, 2009

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a historic step towards developing new rules to safeguard the free and open nature of the Internet, fulfilling a key campaign promise of President Obama's and kicking off a process that has been years in the making.

John McCain's 'Series of Tubes'
Tim Karr
October 25, 2009

The "Maverick" just played his hand on Net Neutrality, and the cards reveal a man who's outsider image doesn't quite add up.

Media Alliance Letter to FCC in Support of Net Neutrality
The Media Alliance
October 21, 2009

Media Alliance, which has been advocating for a democratic and accessible media system since 1976, urges you to support and implement Chairman Genachowski’s call for a neutral Internet future. The Internet has been a key driver in innovation, free speech and civic participation in the United States and we must maintain an even playing field for all.

Musicians Stand Up for Net Neutrality
Casey Rae-Hunter
October 20, 2009

In the almost ten years that Future of Music Coalition has existed, we’ve seen tremendous changes in the way musicians go about reaching and cultivating fans. Perhaps the biggest development in our decade on the scene is in how artists are using the internet.

They Work for Us
Megan Tady
October 16, 2009

Sometimes you have to remind Washington politicians whom they really work for. Today is one of those days.

A Legal Look at the Comcast Case
Chris Riley
October 7, 2009

This week brings the latest round of filings in the court case involving the FCC's 2008 order punishing cable giant Comcast for interfering with legal peer-to-peer traffic. In its order, the agency found that Comcast's blocking violated federal law and did not constitute reasonable network management practices.

Industry Nonsense on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
September 25, 2009

The industry frenzy has begun. Big phone and cable companies are frantically grasping at anything they can lob against Net Neutrality since the FCC’s announcement Monday that it would expand rules to protect the principle.

Why Net Neutrality Is an Arts Advocacy Issue
David Dombrosky
September 23, 2009

I teach a course on “Cultural Policy and Advocacy in the U.S.” each spring for CMU’s Master of Arts Management program. As I begin prepping for the upcoming spring semester, I find it intriguing that the issue of “net neutrality” has not gained much buzz within the arts advocacy community.

Obama Agrees with FCC on Net Neutrality
Megan Tady
September 21, 2009

Just when I thought the day couldn’t get any brighter, I read President Obama’s plug for Net Neutrality. Somebody get me some sunglasses; I’m practically blinded by the good news.

FCC Chief 'Boldly' Commits to Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
September 21, 2009

The fight for Net Neutrality took a big step forward on Monday with the chair of the Federal Communications Commission announcing plans to expand the rules to protect a free and open Internet.

NYT: Time to Make Net Neutrality the Law
Tim Karr
August 29, 2009

The New York Times gets Net Neutrality right again, and again, and again. In their fourth editorial in support of Net Neutrality the newspaper’s editors write:

FCC Probe Puts Carriers in the Crosshairs
Tim Karr
August 28, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission has turned up the heat on the wireless industry expanding its probe of mobile phone practices following widespread complaints about a lack of competition, openness and innovation.

FCC Chief Stands with Public Interest in Support of Net Neutrality
Tim Karr
August 26, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission will stand with the public interest to prevent Internet providers from blocking, slowing or in any way degrading lawful content on the Web.

Time for the Internet Generation to Save Itself
Russ Caditz-Peck
July 17, 2009

Hey “Internet Generation,” it’s time to save our namesake! Prepare to update your Facebook status, Tweet away and text your bff!

The Other Obama Nominee
Tim Karr
July 14, 2009

Co-authored with Ben Scott

Mignon Clyburn, Barack Obama's choice to fill a vacant Democratic seat at the Federal Communications Commission, will face a confirmation hearing Wednesday in the Senate Commerce Committee.

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.

FCC Comment Link Reopened – Send Yours Now
Megan Tady
June 4, 2009

We know it was frustrating yesterday when our links went haywire and you couldn’t post your comments to the FCC. But look at it this way – so many people were trying to contact the FCC, our servers were having trouble keeping up with the rush.

AT&T’s Not-So-Secret Veto over 3G SlingPlayer Mobile
Chris Riley
May 13, 2009

Modern TV is digital, and it is everywhere - from the laptop to the cell phone to the wristwatch. If it has a screen and a radio, you can probably watch TV on it. Innovations abound in this market. One of these, the Slingbox, redirects cable television signals over the Internet for remote viewing. With the right technology, consumers can watch TV anywhere, any time.

Why Young People Should Care About Internet Policy
Zach Pentel
May 8, 2009

Ask an Internet entrepreneur about the current state of our country’s broadband Internet, and you’ll probably get an animated response about the battle between content producers and service providers; a Sparta-esque fight led by the embattled masses rising up against discriminatory practices that threaten the freedom of the Internet. It’s practically Armageddon.