The Internet is a feminist issue

Feminism and the Internet: Ever wonder how they relate, and why feminists should care about Internet policy?

Internet Plan Should Include Digital Literacy

The FCC is still welcoming comments on its national broadband plan to connect everyone in the country to high-speed Internet, and I wanted to weigh in before the deadline on July 21.

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.”)

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.

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.

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.

AT&T 'Strikes Out' on Wireless Net Neutrality

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

"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

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

Who Really Owns Your Phone?

We've got a busy couple of days ahead in the Senate Commerce Committee, but they're exactly the kind of days you've been fighting to see for a long time.