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November 2009
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The November issue of InfoTech & Telecom News leads with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s announcement that he will seek to give network neutrality ... (read more)
The November issue of InfoTech & Telecom News leads with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s announcement that he will seek to give network neutrality ... (read more)
Antitrust Target Google Growing Slower, Losing Market Share
As trustbusters in Washington direct their attention to the technology industry, the crown on the head of Silicon Valley’s biggest company appears ... (read more)
As trustbusters in Washington direct their attention to the technology industry, the crown on the head of Silicon Valley’s biggest company appears ... (read more)
Behavior Advertising Strategy on Web Under Scrutiny
The targeting of Internet advertising based on an individual’s browsing behavior has come under increasing attack by privacy advocates who argue practices ... (read more)
The targeting of Internet advertising based on an individual’s browsing behavior has come under increasing attack by privacy advocates who argue practices ... (read more)
California Looks to Revive ‘Amazon Tax’ Bill
As California’s state government struggles to balance its books, legislators are searching for new revenue streams, with one legislator pledging to ... (read more)
As California’s state government struggles to balance its books, legislators are searching for new revenue streams, with one legislator pledging to ... (read more)
Congress, FCC Consider New Rules for Ads Aimed at Kids
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) says it’s time to revisit laws regarding children’s television programming to reflect ... (read more)
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) says it’s time to revisit laws regarding children’s television programming to reflect ... (read more)
Facebook Privacy Policy Improved After Advocacy Group Crusade
Facebook users have a new tool at their disposal after the firm came under pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union.The Northern California chapter ... (read more)
Facebook users have a new tool at their disposal after the firm came under pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union.The Northern California chapter ... (read more)
FCC Chairman Plans Net Neutrality Mandate
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will seek to give “net neutrality” guidelines the force of law by making it an ... (read more)
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will seek to give “net neutrality” guidelines the force of law by making it an ... (read more)
FCC Launches Probe of Wireless Industry
The Federal Communications Commission announced in late August it will do as Congress asked and launch an investigation of the wireless industry.The FCC ... (read more)
The Federal Communications Commission announced in late August it will do as Congress asked and launch an investigation of the wireless industry.The FCC ... (read more)
Federal Court Voids FCC’s ‘30 Percent’ Cable Rule
A federal court has thrown out a Federal Communications Commission rule limiting any cable company to controlling no more than 30 percent of the national ... (read more)
A federal court has thrown out a Federal Communications Commission rule limiting any cable company to controlling no more than 30 percent of the national ... (read more)
Florida Officials Propose High-Tech Driving Tax
Florida transportation officials, worried about the state gas tax bringing in too little revenue, have proposed a high-tech alternative: Tracking where ... (read more)
Florida transportation officials, worried about the state gas tax bringing in too little revenue, have proposed a high-tech alternative: Tracking where ... (read more)
Flush, Wired California City Applies for Broadband Funds
A Los Angeles, California suburb nestled in a valley of high-density sprawl has applied for a share of the $7.4 billion in federal broadband stimulus funds ... (read more)
A Los Angeles, California suburb nestled in a valley of high-density sprawl has applied for a share of the $7.4 billion in federal broadband stimulus funds ... (read more)
Governors Group Endorses Ban on Texting and Driving
The Governors Highway Safety Association has reversed its long-held position on texting and driving and now wants every state to ban the activity—while ... (read more)
The Governors Highway Safety Association has reversed its long-held position on texting and driving and now wants every state to ban the activity—while ... (read more)
Longmont, Colorado Muni Fiber Plan Awaits Voter OK
Residents of Longmont, Colorado in November will vote on a ballot question asking whether the city should get into the business of providing fiber-optic ... (read more)
Residents of Longmont, Colorado in November will vote on a ballot question asking whether the city should get into the business of providing fiber-optic ... (read more)
Microsoft’s New ‘WhiteFi’ Leads Wi-Fi Surge
Microsoft has created a new advanced wi-fi system that takes advantage of unused TV airwaves and creates a wireless broadband network.If the technology ... (read more)
Microsoft has created a new advanced wi-fi system that takes advantage of unused TV airwaves and creates a wireless broadband network.If the technology ... (read more)
Ohio Satellite Tax Reaches State Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the state can continue to impose a sales tax on satellite TV while its biggest competitor, cable, remains tax-free.The ... (read more)
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the state can continue to impose a sales tax on satellite TV while its biggest competitor, cable, remains tax-free.The ... (read more)
OPINION: ‘Amazon Taxes’ Fad Harmful to States, Consumers, Business
Tax revenues have been plunging during the current recession, and states have been scrambling for ways to bolster their depleted coffers by looking online.While ... (read more)
Tax revenues have been plunging during the current recession, and states have been scrambling for ways to bolster their depleted coffers by looking online.While ... (read more)
Privacy Remains an Issue in Latest Draft of Cybersecurity Bill
A bill introduced in Congress this spring granting the president broad powers over the Internet in the event of a “cyber emergency” rang alarm ... (read more)
A bill introduced in Congress this spring granting the president broad powers over the Internet in the event of a “cyber emergency” rang alarm ... (read more)
Senator Pledges Probe of Alleged Cell Phone, Cancer Links
A U.S. senator promises to keep investigating whether cell phone use can cause cancer, despite decades of research that shows no danger.Sen. Tom Harkin ... (read more)
A U.S. senator promises to keep investigating whether cell phone use can cause cancer, despite decades of research that shows no danger.Sen. Tom Harkin ... (read more)
White House Social Networking Raises Privacy Concerns
The Obama administration came into office as the most plugged-in group in history, using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to great political ... (read more)
The Obama administration came into office as the most plugged-in group in history, using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to great political ... (read more)
Wi-Fi Coming to NYC Commuter Trains
More than a dozen Internet service providers are vying to provide wi-fi service on Metro North train lines providing service between New York City and upstate ... (read more)
More than a dozen Internet service providers are vying to provide wi-fi service on Metro North train lines providing service between New York City and upstate ... (read more)