Broadband Stimulus Funds Bring Debate Over Distribution; Package Moves to Vote
Broadband Stimulus
February 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON, February 7, 2009 – Funding for broadband deployment makes up approximately one percent of President Obama’s approximately $820 billion economic stimulus package. But a hearty debate has unfolded over how, where, and to whom those funds should be distributed.
Commissioners Welcome DTV Delay, but Concerns Remain on Consumer Outreach
Wireless
February 5th, 2009
WASHINGTON, February 5, 2009 – The three members of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday expressed relief over Congress’ Wednesday passage of legislation delaying the date of the digital television transition from February 17 to June 12.
Webcasts of Broadband Breakfast Club Now Available Online
Broadband Calendar
January 15th, 2009
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2009 – Webcasts of the Broadband Breakfast Club, a discussion group on the key issues at the intersection of broadband technology and internet policy, are now available for purchase on the BroadbandCensus.com channel of TV Mainstream.
Ten Years After Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Electronics Companies Regret Supporting Law
Broadband's Impact
October 15th, 2008
WASHINGTON, October 14 — Consumer electronics manufacturers and owners of intellectual property offered divergent views of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 10 years after its passage, speaking at the inaugural forum of the monthly “Broadband Breakfast Club” hosted by BroadbandCensus.com.
New Broadband Ecosystem – With Content Protection – Offers Better Future for Entertainment Industry
Broadband's Impact
October 8th, 2008
WASHINGTON, October 8 – The “broadband ecosystem” of the future needs strong legal, technological and cultural efforts to protect American intellectual property, a group of entertainment and technology executives said Wednesday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth Intellectual Property Summit.
BroadbandCensus.com Presents the Broadband Breakfast Club With Event on Digital Copyright
Broadband Calendar
October 8th, 2008
WASHINGTON, October 8 – “10 Years Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act – Success or Failure?” on Tuesday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Featuring Mitch Glazier of the Recording Industry Association of America, Michael Petricone of the Consumer Electronics Association, Wendy Seltzer of American University and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, and Emery Simon of the Business Software Alliance.