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Infotech & Telecom News
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September 2007
700 MHz Auction: FCC Mandates Test of Wireless Net Neutrality
Responding to calls for "network neutrality," the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 31 set specific conditions to be fulfilled by the eventual ... (read more)
Responding to calls for "network neutrality," the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 31 set specific conditions to be fulfilled by the eventual ... (read more)
A Sampling of Responses to the FCC
Here's a sampling from the formal filings of responses to the FCC's NOI on broadband industry practices and network neutrality. For more excerpts, visit ... (read more)
Here's a sampling from the formal filings of responses to the FCC's NOI on broadband industry practices and network neutrality. For more excerpts, visit ... (read more)
ACLU Fires Back
Although Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) grabbed the spotlight with his attack on TV violence, little noticed at the time was a proposal by Sen. Sam Brownback ... (read more)
Although Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) grabbed the spotlight with his attack on TV violence, little noticed at the time was a proposal by Sen. Sam Brownback ... (read more)
ALEC Adopts Model VoIP Bill
The American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) Telecommunications and IT Task Force in late July approved model legislation for state deregulation of ... (read more)
The American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) Telecommunications and IT Task Force in late July approved model legislation for state deregulation of ... (read more)
ALEC: No 'Net Tax
In a joint resolution of its Telecom and IT and Tax and Fiscal Policy task forces, the American Legislative Exchange Council in late July called for a permanent ... (read more)
In a joint resolution of its Telecom and IT and Tax and Fiscal Policy task forces, the American Legislative Exchange Council in late July called for a permanent ... (read more)
Cities Scrap Municipal Wireless Plans
Anchorage, Alaska and Corona, California have discontinued their municipal wireless projects after MetroFi, the private industry partner in both cities, ... (read more)
Anchorage, Alaska and Corona, California have discontinued their municipal wireless projects after MetroFi, the private industry partner in both cities, ... (read more)
Congress Questions FCC's Digital TV Plan
Congressional Democrats have put the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the defensive after questioning whether the regulator is doing enough to ... (read more)
Congressional Democrats have put the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the defensive after questioning whether the regulator is doing enough to ... (read more)
European Commission Buys Google's Dubious Antitrust Pitch
Google markets itself as a twenty-first century innovator, but lately the company has been following a failed business model from the previous century: ... (read more)
Google markets itself as a twenty-first century innovator, but lately the company has been following a failed business model from the previous century: ... (read more)
FTC Urges Restraint on Net Neutrality Proposals
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff in June urged policymakers to go slow on regulating broadband business models, particularly in mandating network neutrality, ... (read more)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff in June urged policymakers to go slow on regulating broadband business models, particularly in mandating network neutrality, ... (read more)
Google Seeks Court Review of Microsoft Desktop Search Software
Google continues to press a technology-intensive antitrust case against Microsoft in federal court and, in spite of a series of noncommittal or unfavorable ... (read more)
Google continues to press a technology-intensive antitrust case against Microsoft in federal court and, in spite of a series of noncommittal or unfavorable ... (read more)
Google's 'Street View': An Internet Peeping Tom?
Google's mapping service this spring introduced a feature called "Street View," offering detailed photos of addresses in Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, ... (read more)
Google's mapping service this spring introduced a feature called "Street View," offering detailed photos of addresses in Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, ... (read more)
Infographics: Today's IT News in Pictures
Muni Wireless Promises A survey of members of the International Economic Development Council, a nonprofit association of economic development professionals, ... (read more)
Muni Wireless Promises A survey of members of the International Economic Development Council, a nonprofit association of economic development professionals, ... (read more)
IP Video Is Cable TV, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled in late July that AT&T's U-verse, which delivers video programming to homes using the Internet protocol, is a cable TV service, not ... (read more)
A federal judge ruled in late July that AT&T's U-verse, which delivers video programming to homes using the Internet protocol, is a cable TV service, not ... (read more)
Lawmakers Reject Fairness Doctrine
Abandoned some 20 years ago, the "Fairness Doctrine"--requiring public and privately owned broadcasters to provide airtime to opposing political ... (read more)
Abandoned some 20 years ago, the "Fairness Doctrine"--requiring public and privately owned broadcasters to provide airtime to opposing political ... (read more)
Lawmakers Seek New Curbs on TV Content
Members of Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have threatened broadcast and cable networks with more expansive content regulation ... (read more)
Members of Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have threatened broadcast and cable networks with more expansive content regulation ... (read more)
Michigan House Proposes New Telecom Tax
The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that would levy a "public safety" surcharge of $1.35 on all phone bills to fund a variety of ... (read more)
The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that would levy a "public safety" surcharge of $1.35 on all phone bills to fund a variety of ... (read more)
Net Neutrality Comments Flood FCC
Summer reading at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) included more than 11,000 formal filings and public email comments attempting to persuade ... (read more)
Summer reading at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) included more than 11,000 formal filings and public email comments attempting to persuade ... (read more)
PFF Updates Online Parental Controls Guide
The Progress & Freedom Foundation (PFF) has released Version 2.2 of Parental Controls and Online Child Protection: A Survey of Tools and Methods. It can ... (read more)
The Progress & Freedom Foundation (PFF) has released Version 2.2 of Parental Controls and Online Child Protection: A Survey of Tools and Methods. It can ... (read more)
Property Rights Should Apply to Spectrum, Too
The upcoming FCC auction of key 700 MHz spectrum has generated intense controversy in the past months, and more than its fair share of political infighting ... (read more)
The upcoming FCC auction of key 700 MHz spectrum has generated intense controversy in the past months, and more than its fair share of political infighting ... (read more)
Satellite Radio Merger Touches Hot Policy Buttons
In an effort to defuse opposition to their proposed merger, XM and Sirius said they would offer a la carte programming selections, including a "family ... (read more)
In an effort to defuse opposition to their proposed merger, XM and Sirius said they would offer a la carte programming selections, including a "family ... (read more)
September 2007 InfoTech & Technology News (PDF)
The September 2007 issue of IT&T News leads with news of the 700 MHz spectrum auction--at least a portion of which will be government by rules requiring ... (read more)
The September 2007 issue of IT&T News leads with news of the 700 MHz spectrum auction--at least a portion of which will be government by rules requiring ... (read more)
Telecom Building Boom Looms on the Horizon
Watch for more private-sector telecom infrastructure spending this fall. That's the finding of a July survey of nearly 700 telecom industry professionals ... (read more)
Watch for more private-sector telecom infrastructure spending this fall. That's the finding of a July survey of nearly 700 telecom industry professionals ... (read more)
Texas Repeals Telecom Tax
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) in June signed House Bill 735, eliminating the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) tax in September 2008. The TIF ... (read more)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) in June signed House Bill 735, eliminating the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) tax in September 2008. The TIF ... (read more)
Toledo Wises Up on Municipal WiFi System
Citywide wireless Internet systems have been the hot new accessory for municipal officials for the past couple of years. As with other technology ventures, ... (read more)
Citywide wireless Internet systems have been the hot new accessory for municipal officials for the past couple of years. As with other technology ventures, ... (read more)
