Future of the Internet

Can "white spaces" deliver Internet for everyone?

mthompson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:14:18 -0700

Joshua Breitbart of People's Production House talks about the benefits of opening up TV white spaces to provide affordable Internet access to those who don't have it. Help America open up an Internet for Everyone.

Blocking or Metering: A False Choice

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:19:47 -0700

http://www.freepress.net/files/Blocking_or_Metering_A_False_Choice.pdf

BREAKING NEWS: Historic victory for the Open Internet

mthompson — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:23:10 -0700

August 1, 2008, is an historic turning point for Net Neutrality -- thanks to the F.C.C.'s landmark decision to punish cable giant Comcast for blocking Internet traffic. Learn more and take action today at SavetheInternet.com

Big Media Hall of Shame: Comcast

Alex Kahn — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:09:46 -0700

Net Neutrality: Myths and Realities

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:26:03 -0700

This issue backgrounder on Net Neutrality separates fact from fiction, myth from reality.

Next President Should Launch the Digital New Deal

Stevie Converse — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:04:47 -0700

When more than 3 million voters under age 30 turned out for recent caucuses and primaries, they staked a claim as a major force shaping this historic presidential election.

Net Neutrality's Quiet Crusader

Stevie Converse — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:15:35 -0700

Bearing video cameras, laptops and cellphones, a small army of young activists flooded into a recent federal meeting in protest. Members of public-interest group Free Press weren't there to support a presidential candidate or decry global warming.

FCC Debates Open Internet at April 17 Stanford Hearing

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:34:24 -0700

Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it will hold a second public hearing on the future of the Internet on April 17 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.

FCC Public Hearing on Broadband Network Management Practices

Stevie Converse — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:02:08 -0700

Start: 04/17/2008 - 03:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The Commission will hear from expert panelists regarding broadband network management practices and Internet-related issues.

Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353)

Migrated Content — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:52:41 -0700

The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (H.R. 5353), introduced by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access.

Broadband Reality Check II: The Truth Behind America's Digital Decline

Ben Byrne — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:04:55 -0800

The complete, 44-page report published by Free Press, Consumers Union and the Consumer Federation of America detailing the shortcomings in U.S. broadband penetration, competition, speed and price.

Community Broadband Act of 2007 (H.R. 3281/S. 1853)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:08 -0800

The Community Broadband Act (H.R. 3281), introduced in the House by Rep. Frederick Boucher [D-Va.], would encourage the deployment of high speed networks by preserving the ability of local governments to offer community broadband infrastructure and services.

Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (H.R. 3919)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:08 -0800

The Broadband Census of America Act (H.R. 3919), introduced by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would encourage broadband deployment by creating a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service.

Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 1492)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:07 -0800

The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492), introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), seeks to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission to re-evaluate its current 200 kilobit broadband standard.

Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:05 -0800

The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215), introduced by Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), would reinstate protections for Net Neutrality. It would ensure that all content, applications and services are equally accessible and would prohibit broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.

Spammers Mind Their Ps, Forget About the Qs

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:37:00 -0700

First Amendment Allows Posting Social Security Numbers of State Officials

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:33:26 -0700

Podcast Downloading 2008

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:26:33 -0700

The Best 2008 Political Convention Coverage Online

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:06:33 -0700

About Half of U.S. TV Stations Ready for DTV

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:11:09 -0700