Press Releases

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Senate confirmed Julius Genachowski as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission.

WASHINGTON -- According to the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124562668777335653.html"><em>Wall Street Journal</em></a>, Iran and China are likely using Deep Packet Inspection technology to monitor and control the Internet.

WASHINGTON -- Speaking at a conference today, Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Copps agreed to open a proceeding on handset exclusivity.

<p class="body">WASHINGTON -- AT&T is allowing Major League Baseball to stream video live to the iPhone on the carrier's 3G network, but is prohibiting other companies like SlingPlayer Mobile from doing the same.

<p class="body">WASHINGTON -- <strong>Rep. Eric Massa</strong> (D-N.Y.) joined Free Press and Stop the Cap! on a national conference call today to discuss the "Broadband Internet Fairness Act" (H.R. 2902), legislation that would protect consumers from Internet overcharges.

<p class="body">WASHINGTON -- Today, Free Press launched <b><a href="http://www.freepress.net/freemyphone">FreeMyPhone</a></b>, a campaign that calls on leaders in Washington to open up wireless networks and promote consumer choice.

WASHINGTON -- Free Press is urging the Senate to move swiftly to confirm Julius Genachowski as chair of the Federal Communications Commission.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) will join Free Press and StoptheCap.com on a national conference call to discuss the "Broadband Internet Fairness Act," legislation that would protect consumers from Internet overcharges.

WASHINGTON -- In a SavetheInternet.com blog post, Who Really Owns Your Phone?, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) expressed concern about the wireless marketplace and invited the public to weigh in. Tomorrow, the Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on the issues facing millions of wireless customers.

WASHINGTON -- Apple announced yesterday that the new iPhone will be able to deliver features like multimedia messaging and tethering services that allow consumers to use their cell phones to connect their computers to the Internet. While these iPhone features will be available in other countries, AT&T, the iPhone's exclusive carrier in the United States, has delayed them.