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Infotech & Telecom News
The Heartland Institute's national monthly outreach publication for advocates of less government interference in, and more market-driven approaches to, information technology and telecom policy.
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July 2009
2009 July InfoTech & Telecom News: Internet Sales Tax Coming Soon?
The July issue of InfoTech & Telecom News reports Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi and Massachusetts Rep. William Delahunt are poised to introduce bills that ... (read more)
The July issue of InfoTech & Telecom News reports Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi and Massachusetts Rep. William Delahunt are poised to introduce bills that ... (read more)
Amazon Tax Stopped in California
A bill that would require online retailers to collect sales taxes from California residents failed to make it through the state legislature.A hearing in ... (read more)
A bill that would require online retailers to collect sales taxes from California residents failed to make it through the state legislature.A hearing in ... (read more)
Analysis: Tracing the Origins of Net Neutrality
Now that net neutrality reigns as the most divisive issue in broadband communications, it is surprising how little is known about the origins of the concept ... (read more)
Now that net neutrality reigns as the most divisive issue in broadband communications, it is surprising how little is known about the origins of the concept ... (read more)
Big Telecoms Reluctant to Accept Federal Funds
Verizon and AT&T are indicating reluctance to join the federal government’s offer of $7.2 billion to help build high-speed Internet projects.In ... (read more)
Verizon and AT&T are indicating reluctance to join the federal government’s offer of $7.2 billion to help build high-speed Internet projects.In ... (read more)
Bill Targeting Mobile Spam Introduced in Congress
Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation to reduce the number of unsolicited text messages appearing on America’s cell phones.Senators Olympia ... (read more)
Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation to reduce the number of unsolicited text messages appearing on America’s cell phones.Senators Olympia ... (read more)
Bill to OK Online Gambling Advances in Congress
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced a bill that would essentially repeal the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and instead tax and regulate ... (read more)
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced a bill that would essentially repeal the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and instead tax and regulate ... (read more)
Bill Would Ban Cell Phones for California Prisoners
A California state senator has introduced legislation to make it a crime for inmates to possess cell phones in prison.Senate Bill 434, sponsored by state ... (read more)
A California state senator has introduced legislation to make it a crime for inmates to possess cell phones in prison.Senate Bill 434, sponsored by state ... (read more)
Chicago May Use Red Light Cameras to Catch Uninsured Drivers
The city of Chicago is considering a new use for red light cameras: nabbing uninsured drivers. Technology experts and civil liberties advocates call the ... (read more)
The city of Chicago is considering a new use for red light cameras: nabbing uninsured drivers. Technology experts and civil liberties advocates call the ... (read more)
Congress Poised to Allow State, Local Taxes on Internet Shopping?
With state budgets bleeding red ink and governors scrambling for new revenue sources, pressure is mounting for Congress to clear the way for states to force ... (read more)
With state budgets bleeding red ink and governors scrambling for new revenue sources, pressure is mounting for Congress to clear the way for states to force ... (read more)
Cybersecurity Act Seeks to Regulate Domain Names
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009, a bill currently winding its way through Congress, would grant stricter federal oversight of the Internet Corporation for ... (read more)
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009, a bill currently winding its way through Congress, would grant stricter federal oversight of the Internet Corporation for ... (read more)
Expansion of Universal Service Fund Debated
A subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is contemplating legislation to require that the Universal Service Fund add broadband services ... (read more)
A subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is contemplating legislation to require that the Universal Service Fund add broadband services ... (read more)
FTC Gives Web Industry ‘Last Clear Chance’ to Self-Regulate Ads
Companies that track consumer behavior on the Web for targeted advertising without informed consumer consent are in danger of losing their right to self-regulate, ... (read more)
Companies that track consumer behavior on the Web for targeted advertising without informed consumer consent are in danger of losing their right to self-regulate, ... (read more)
FTC Poised to Regulate Blogs’ Product Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a plan to hold bloggers and online marketers liable for claims and reviews the agency finds to be misleading. ... (read more)
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a plan to hold bloggers and online marketers liable for claims and reviews the agency finds to be misleading. ... (read more)
Group Asks FCC: Make AT&T Allow VoIP on iPhone
The “open Internet” activist group Free Press has asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate AT&T’s refusal to allow ... (read more)
The “open Internet” activist group Free Press has asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate AT&T’s refusal to allow ... (read more)
Hands-Free Bills Advance in Colorado, Michigan
Lawmakers in Colorado and Michigan are considering bills mandating the use of hands-free devices when talking on cell phones while driving.The Colorado ... (read more)
Lawmakers in Colorado and Michigan are considering bills mandating the use of hands-free devices when talking on cell phones while driving.The Colorado ... (read more)
LimeWire Blamed for Govt. Computer Breaches
A congressional committee has sent a letter to the operators of the LimeWire file-sharing service, singling it out for blame after a series of high-profile ... (read more)
A congressional committee has sent a letter to the operators of the LimeWire file-sharing service, singling it out for blame after a series of high-profile ... (read more)
Minnesota Moves to Ban Online Gambling
In an effort to ban Internet gambling, the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety announced in late ... (read more)
In an effort to ban Internet gambling, the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety announced in late ... (read more)
Obama Administration: Fourth Amendment Does Not Protect Cell Tower Records
Law enforcement and other government officials should be able to look at cell phone records without first getting a warrant, according to a position the ... (read more)
Law enforcement and other government officials should be able to look at cell phone records without first getting a warrant, according to a position the ... (read more)
Private Stimulus Monitoring Site Outperforms Federal Version
When he signed the $787 billion economic stimulus package in February, President Barack Obama promised Americans they would be able to track every dime ... (read more)
When he signed the $787 billion economic stimulus package in February, President Barack Obama promised Americans they would be able to track every dime ... (read more)
Senators Seek Wireless Spectrum Inventory
Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are pushing for a comprehensive inventory of the government’s spectrum holdings in order to assess ... (read more)
Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are pushing for a comprehensive inventory of the government’s spectrum holdings in order to assess ... (read more)
U.S. No. 1 in Broadband Connectivity
A leading technology researcher addressing European policymakers reported the United States has the highest broadband connectivity rate in the world, a ... (read more)
A leading technology researcher addressing European policymakers reported the United States has the highest broadband connectivity rate in the world, a ... (read more)
Verizon to Launch 4G Wireless Network in Rural Areas
Verizon plans to launch a so-called “fourth generation” (4G) wireless network next year in rural areas of the country, which could make government ... (read more)
Verizon plans to launch a so-called “fourth generation” (4G) wireless network next year in rural areas of the country, which could make government ... (read more)
Web Site Sues Apple for Attacking iPhone Info
A dispute between Apple and a Web site that published information on how to modify the software in an iPhone has gone to court—with BluWiki.com and ... (read more)
A dispute between Apple and a Web site that published information on how to modify the software in an iPhone has gone to court—with BluWiki.com and ... (read more)
