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February 2009
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The February 2009 issue of InfoTech & Telecom News leads with Managing Editor Jim Lakely’s on-the-spot report from the 2009 International Consumer ... (read more)
The February 2009 issue of InfoTech & Telecom News leads with Managing Editor Jim Lakely’s on-the-spot report from the 2009 International Consumer ... (read more)
Broadband Market Lively in Rural Arizona
Tiny Superior, Arizona—population just more than 3,000—has something many towns of its size don’t have: abundant broadband Internet access.Experts ... (read more)
Tiny Superior, Arizona—population just more than 3,000—has something many towns of its size don’t have: abundant broadband Internet access.Experts ... (read more)
China Engaging U.S. in Cyber Warfare: Report
The United States is under attack from China—in cyber space.According to a recent report by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Commission, China ... (read more)
The United States is under attack from China—in cyber space.According to a recent report by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Commission, China ... (read more)
Coalition Pushes for More Tax Money for Broadband
Advocates of government-funded expansion of broadband access are hoping the new president will be more receptive to their message. But technology experts ... (read more)
Advocates of government-funded expansion of broadband access are hoping the new president will be more receptive to their message. But technology experts ... (read more)
Cyber Threats Are Growing, Report Warns
A new report concludes attacks on Internet Protocol networks—the backbone of the Internet—are growing both in size and sophistication. The trend ... (read more)
A new report concludes attacks on Internet Protocol networks—the backbone of the Internet—are growing both in size and sophistication. The trend ... (read more)
FCC May Raise Residential Phone Fees
The Federal Communications Commission under President Barack Obama’s administration is expected to consider an overhaul of the fees phone companies ... (read more)
The Federal Communications Commission under President Barack Obama’s administration is expected to consider an overhaul of the fees phone companies ... (read more)
Fed, Treasury Pave Way for Internet Gambling Ban
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board released a joint final rule to implement the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ... (read more)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board released a joint final rule to implement the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ... (read more)
Federal Commission Asks Congress to Investigate Chinese Web Activities
The federal government’s U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has recommended Congress review any agreements between American Internet ... (read more)
The federal government’s U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has recommended Congress review any agreements between American Internet ... (read more)
Fiber Cable Competition Proposed in Philadelphia
Verizon has taken aim at Comcast’s home town of Philadelphia with plans to deploy fiber optic service (FiOS) and FiOS TV throughout the city.Verizon ... (read more)
Verizon has taken aim at Comcast’s home town of Philadelphia with plans to deploy fiber optic service (FiOS) and FiOS TV throughout the city.Verizon ... (read more)
Fiber Makes New York Cable Market Competitive
The Federal Communications Commission recently declared certain parts of the New York City cable market competitive due to Verizon offering its fiber optic ... (read more)
The Federal Communications Commission recently declared certain parts of the New York City cable market competitive due to Verizon offering its fiber optic ... (read more)
Google CEO Calls for Government Tech Money
As the U.S. government was scurrying to find ways to bail out some of the nation’s largest companies, Google CEO Eric Schmidt criticized economic ... (read more)
As the U.S. government was scurrying to find ways to bail out some of the nation’s largest companies, Google CEO Eric Schmidt criticized economic ... (read more)
Houston’s Wi-Fi, 'Bubble' Plan Both Fail
The city of Houston’s plan for municipal wi-fi began with the best of intentions: A grand plan to blanket the city with a wireless “cloud” ... (read more)
The city of Houston’s plan for municipal wi-fi began with the best of intentions: A grand plan to blanket the city with a wireless “cloud” ... (read more)
New York Gov. Paterson Proposes ‘iTunes Tax’
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is proposing to close the state’s $15.4 billion budget gap this year by imposing nearly 100 new taxes and fees, including ... (read more)
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is proposing to close the state’s $15.4 billion budget gap this year by imposing nearly 100 new taxes and fees, including ... (read more)
Obama Encouraged to Spur Government Tech Innovation
A coalition of public policy groups is urging President Barack Obama to make the federal government the nation’s primary driver of technological innovation—a ... (read more)
A coalition of public policy groups is urging President Barack Obama to make the federal government the nation’s primary driver of technological innovation—a ... (read more)
Obama Transition Dominates Discussion at Tech Expo
LAS VEGAS (January 9) — Tech experts at the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest annual technology exposition in the world, said the as-yet unknown ... (read more)
LAS VEGAS (January 9) — Tech experts at the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest annual technology exposition in the world, said the as-yet unknown ... (read more)
Pawlenty Bucks Skeptics, Pushes Online Education
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has ordered the state university system to require students to earn a quarter of their credits through online courses by ... (read more)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has ordered the state university system to require students to earn a quarter of their credits through online courses by ... (read more)
Private Sector Helps Thwart Major Source of Spam
Spam email volumes plunged by more than 40 percent virtually overnight late last year after Internet service providers (ISPs) around the world pulled the ... (read more)
Spam email volumes plunged by more than 40 percent virtually overnight late last year after Internet service providers (ISPs) around the world pulled the ... (read more)
Push for Net Neutrality Expected this Year
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) is expected to push legislation this year barring Internet providers from blocking Web content, setting up a renewed battle over ... (read more)
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) is expected to push legislation this year barring Internet providers from blocking Web content, setting up a renewed battle over ... (read more)
Role, Value of Technology Czar Under Debate
The most talked-about tech job in government after Barack Obama’s election to the presidency is one that never existed before: Chief Technology Officer. ... (read more)
The most talked-about tech job in government after Barack Obama’s election to the presidency is one that never existed before: Chief Technology Officer. ... (read more)
Some Governments Fail to Learn from Muni Wi-fi Failures
Municipal wi-fi programs have failed across the country during the past two years, leaving San Francisco-based Meraki as one of few companies still willing ... (read more)
Municipal wi-fi programs have failed across the country during the past two years, leaving San Francisco-based Meraki as one of few companies still willing ... (read more)
Suit Claims Web Ad Firm, ISPs Violate Users’ Privacy
Fifteen individuals have filed suit against NebuAd—a pioneer in “behavioral targeting” online advertising—and six Internet service ... (read more)
Fifteen individuals have filed suit against NebuAd—a pioneer in “behavioral targeting” online advertising—and six Internet service ... (read more)
Telecoms Get in Line for Bailout
Congress and President George W. Bush spent the last half of 2008 racking up more than $8 trillion in promised bailouts to Wall Street, the auto industry, ... (read more)
Congress and President George W. Bush spent the last half of 2008 racking up more than $8 trillion in promised bailouts to Wall Street, the auto industry, ... (read more)
U.K. 'Culture Minister' Calls for Web 'Decency' Ratings in U.S.
A cabinet secretary in Great Britain has called for a movie-style ratings system to establish “standards of decency” on the Internet—and ... (read more)
A cabinet secretary in Great Britain has called for a movie-style ratings system to establish “standards of decency” on the Internet—and ... (read more)
Washington Tables Plan to Define Bloggers as Lobbyists
Bloggers in Washington state who have been worried about the government regulating what they write about can breathe a little easier—for now.The state’s ... (read more)
Bloggers in Washington state who have been worried about the government regulating what they write about can breathe a little easier—for now.The state’s ... (read more)
