Net Neutrality Causing a Debate Over Wireless
The Net Neutrality clause in Sec. 12 of the Broadband Policy- “It is the policy of the United States- To maintain the freedom to use for lawful purpose’s broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, without unreasonable interference from or discrimination by network operators, as has been the policy and history of the Internet and the basis [...]
Congressman Seeks Changes For Broadband Rules
Congressman Rick Boucher, Chairman of Communications, Technology and Internet, has expressed concern over the strict nature of existing broadband rules for remote communities that are within 50 miles of a city with a population of no less than 20,000. In his opening statement to the subcommittee in the second hearing for the ARRA, Boucher states, “Almost [...]
FCC Wants Broadband Defined
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has issued a public notice asking for ‘tailored comment’ developing a national broadband plan. The National Broadband Plan notice of inquiry, according to the FCC public notice, can be defined in a ‘myriad of ways’. “A static definition will fail to address changing needs and habits”. (Public Notice, FCC) The [...]
Connected Nation and Broadband Mapping
Public Knowledge warned consumers in January 2008 of a broadband mapping group known as Connected Nation… a front group for AT&T and Verizon. http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/1334 Connected Nation has received attention from media outlets and Politicians alike. Connected Nation, originally Connect Kentucky, was created by Republican staffers for then- Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher and representatives from BellSouth, [...]
Civil Rights Groups Create Broadband Opportunities Coalition
Nine leading Civil Rights Groups have banded together to create the Broadband Opportunities Coalition. These groups include but are not limited to, The Asian American Justice Center, National Association for the advancement of Colored People, National Urban League. These groups and five others have created a unified front with plans to encourage the two governing [...]
