New FCC Chair Brings Us One Step Closer to Net Neutrality
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.
June 26, 2009
by Tim Karr
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The Stupidity of ‘Smart’ Phones
Apple’s iPhone looks good enough to eat.
I’ve yet to take a bite of this “smart” phone, but know that once I do, there will be no going back; I’ll be reaching for it before I get out of bed and updating my Facebook status from yoga class. (“I think I just found my chi. Wait—it was my phone on vibrate.”)
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Neutrality the Rule of the Road for Broadband Funds
Federal agencies charged with funding $7.2 billion in projects to build better broadband in America today released rules that include Net Neutrality conditions for all grant recipients.
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Behind the Rhetoric, Verizon Picture Not So Rosy
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.
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Don't Mess with Grandma
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.
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