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February 2007
ALEC Offers Model Bill on Tower Siting
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Model Wireless Communications Tower Siting Act sets guidelines and limits for municipalities on the regulation ... (read more)
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Model Wireless Communications Tower Siting Act sets guidelines and limits for municipalities on the regulation ... (read more)
Can Congress Tell a Virtual World from the Real One?
Some say online virtual reality operations like “Second Life” have attained the stage of evolution that blogging and the Internet itself occupied several ... (read more)
Some say online virtual reality operations like “Second Life” have attained the stage of evolution that blogging and the Internet itself occupied several ... (read more)
Consumers See Franchise Reform Benefits
As of December 2006, 11 states had approved video franchise reform legislation. Eight of those states--California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, ... (read more)
As of December 2006, 11 states had approved video franchise reform legislation. Eight of those states--California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, ... (read more)
Data Mining Can’t Improve Security
When the U.S. Department of Homeland Security put into effect its Automated Targeting System (ATS) in December, it added to a growing list of programs that ... (read more)
When the U.S. Department of Homeland Security put into effect its Automated Targeting System (ATS) in December, it added to a growing list of programs that ... (read more)
FCC Gives Franchise Reform a Boost
While it lacks the power to create a national franchising process, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did its bit in December for competition and ... (read more)
While it lacks the power to create a national franchising process, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did its bit in December for competition and ... (read more)
February 2007 IT&T News (pdf)
The February 2007 issue of IT&T News opens with “simple facts” about RFID technology. Steven Titch, managing editor of IT&T News and The Heartland Institute’s ... (read more)
The February 2007 issue of IT&T News opens with “simple facts” about RFID technology. Steven Titch, managing editor of IT&T News and The Heartland Institute’s ... (read more)
In The News
Senators Draft Wireless Tax Moratorium Bill Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jim DeMint (R-SC) have introduced legislation that would impose a three-year ... (read more)
Senators Draft Wireless Tax Moratorium Bill Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jim DeMint (R-SC) have introduced legislation that would impose a three-year ... (read more)
It’s Video By Any Other Name
In December, Comedy Central announced plans to air on prime time TV a show first produced by start-up wireless carrier Amp’d Mobile Inc. Of course, it’s ... (read more)
In December, Comedy Central announced plans to air on prime time TV a show first produced by start-up wireless carrier Amp’d Mobile Inc. Of course, it’s ... (read more)
Locals Set Example for State on Telephone Taxes
This past election day, two key cities in Silicon Valley voted to reject sky-high telephone taxes. If state lawmakers don’t heed the rising voice of residents, ... (read more)
This past election day, two key cities in Silicon Valley voted to reject sky-high telephone taxes. If state lawmakers don’t heed the rising voice of residents, ... (read more)
New York Town Kills Cell Tower
In a move that broadband advocates fear is part of an increasing trend, a small grassroots group forced the town government in the Westchester County suburb ... (read more)
In a move that broadband advocates fear is part of an increasing trend, a small grassroots group forced the town government in the Westchester County suburb ... (read more)
Patent Law Confuses Application with Invention
In November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of KSR v. Teleflex. The case presents the High Court with an opportunity to put a damper ... (read more)
In November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of KSR v. Teleflex. The case presents the High Court with an opportunity to put a damper ... (read more)
Provo Broadband Stumbles
After only two years, the municipal broadband system in Provo, Utah has begun to show the pattern of losses and declining net asset value experienced by ... (read more)
After only two years, the municipal broadband system in Provo, Utah has begun to show the pattern of losses and declining net asset value experienced by ... (read more)
Simple Facts Counter RFID Hysteria
As of the middle of last year, at least 17 states were considering legislation to limit the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, up ... (read more)
As of the middle of last year, at least 17 states were considering legislation to limit the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, up ... (read more)
State Action on Net Neutrality Invites Costly Lawsuits
Having failed to muster support in Congress for regulating Internet transmission, proponents of so-called “network neutrality” are turning to state legislatures ... (read more)
Having failed to muster support in Congress for regulating Internet transmission, proponents of so-called “network neutrality” are turning to state legislatures ... (read more)