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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 2007
Congress Revisits Online Gambling Ban
In late April, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and 11 co-sponsors introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2046). The ... (read more)
In late April, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and 11 co-sponsors introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2046). The ... (read more)
Data Breach Legislation Sparks Debate
Data breaches in the retailing and banking sectors generate the biggest headlines, but government agencies and universities have accounted for the overwhelming ... (read more)
Data breaches in the retailing and banking sectors generate the biggest headlines, but government agencies and universities have accounted for the overwhelming ... (read more)
Definition Could Affect Poker's Legal Status
Poker players, whether they play online or in brick-and-mortar casinos and card rooms, agree winning consistently depends largely on skill, even though ... (read more)
Poker players, whether they play online or in brick-and-mortar casinos and card rooms, agree winning consistently depends largely on skill, even though ... (read more)
Exaflood Threatens to Swamp the Internet
More than 100 million YouTube videos are being downloaded every day ... and that, as they say, is not the half of it. Video has become a standard feature ... (read more)
More than 100 million YouTube videos are being downloaded every day ... and that, as they say, is not the half of it. Video has become a standard feature ... (read more)
FCC Opens Inquiries on Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this summer will field comments on three interrelated proceedings on broadband practices, availability, and ... (read more)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this summer will field comments on three interrelated proceedings on broadband practices, availability, and ... (read more)
Florida Passes Franchise Reform
Florida became the latest state to embrace statewide video franchise reform in May, a move supporters say will accelerate competition, stabilize prices, ... (read more)
Florida became the latest state to embrace statewide video franchise reform in May, a move supporters say will accelerate competition, stabilize prices, ... (read more)
In the News
Mutual Invasion Society U.S. cable and telephone companies are busily invading each other's turf, with cable companies steadily capturing telephony customers ... (read more)
Mutual Invasion Society U.S. cable and telephone companies are busily invading each other's turf, with cable companies steadily capturing telephony customers ... (read more)
July 2007 InfoTech & Technology News (PDF)
The July 2007 issue of Infotech & Telecom News reports on the key digital-era debates taking place at the local, state, and national levels. On page 1: ... (read more)
The July 2007 issue of Infotech & Telecom News reports on the key digital-era debates taking place at the local, state, and national levels. On page 1: ... (read more)
Manufacturers Cool to Net Neutrality Measures
Telephone and cable companies have been the most vocal opponents of network neutrality, and the telecom manufacturing sector has begun to add its voice ... (read more)
Telephone and cable companies have been the most vocal opponents of network neutrality, and the telecom manufacturing sector has begun to add its voice ... (read more)
Mobile TV Poised to Create Even More Competition
In May, Motorola released a new wireless phone that's more about media than calling. The phone comes loaded with The Bourne Identity and is designed ... (read more)
In May, Motorola released a new wireless phone that's more about media than calling. The phone comes loaded with The Bourne Identity and is designed ... (read more)
Municipal Wireless Problems Persist Nationwide
Municipalities across the country may soon reach a crossroads on whether to proceed with plans to build public wireless networks that encompass entire urban ... (read more)
Municipalities across the country may soon reach a crossroads on whether to proceed with plans to build public wireless networks that encompass entire urban ... (read more)
Other Cities Struggle with Wireless
So-called "citywide" free Wi-Fi service is unavailable in 40 percent of the San Francisco Bay area town of Foster City due to poor coverage, the ... (read more)
So-called "citywide" free Wi-Fi service is unavailable in 40 percent of the San Francisco Bay area town of Foster City due to poor coverage, the ... (read more)
Protecting Kids Online: States Push for Tougher Online Safety Measures
Bills that would require social networking Web sites such as MySpace.com to age-verify every user have been introduced in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, ... (read more)
Bills that would require social networking Web sites such as MySpace.com to age-verify every user have been introduced in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, ... (read more)
Telecom Competition Is Strong, Beneficial, Lawmakers Told
Local telecommunications competition is strong and shows every sign of increasing in both the short and long term, according to industry regulators and ... (read more)
Local telecommunications competition is strong and shows every sign of increasing in both the short and long term, according to industry regulators and ... (read more)
U.S. Broadband Adoption Rank Triggers Debate
The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in April released new statistics on broadband penetration. The figures put ... (read more)
The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in April released new statistics on broadband penetration. The figures put ... (read more)
Universal Service Fund Under Fire
The embattled Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) is taking more licks these days due to a sudden increase in its quarterly contribution requirements ... (read more)
The embattled Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) is taking more licks these days due to a sudden increase in its quarterly contribution requirements ... (read more)
USF: Where the Money Goes
The Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) provides for four principal funding mechanisms: High Cost, Low Income, Schools and Libraries (also known as the ... (read more)
The Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) provides for four principal funding mechanisms: High Cost, Low Income, Schools and Libraries (also known as the ... (read more)
Vermont Creates $40 Million Telecom Authority
As president of the state Senate, Vermont's lieutenant governor cast a tie-breaking vote in May to pass, 16 votes to 15, a controversial bill establishing ... (read more)
As president of the state Senate, Vermont's lieutenant governor cast a tie-breaking vote in May to pass, 16 votes to 15, a controversial bill establishing ... (read more)
