Andrew Feinberg

Recovery Act

'Open Access' in Broadband Stimulus Legislation Praised by Industry Groups, Internet Activists

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2009 – The “open access” provisions of the broadband stimulus package currently before Congress was praised by technology industry officials and network neutrality activists during a conference call on Wednesday afternoon.

FCC

Copps' Seeks to Revitalize Transparency and Cooperation at FCC, Welcomes Broadband Stimulus Legislation

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2009 – Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Copps said he had “no idea” how long he will hold the gavel, but he has no intention of being a mere seat-warmer.

AEI

Efficacy, Timing of Broadband Stimulus at Issue for Experts, Economists

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2009 – As the economic stimulus legislation entered conference negotiations Tuesday after Senate passage, the broadband stimulus provisions were the subject of fierce criticism by a panel of economists at the American Enterprise Institute.

CTIA

Wireless Executives Debate Role of Next-Generation Services

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2009 – Wireless industry veterans butted heads during a panel discussion at Tuesday morning’s Broadband Breakfast Club. Organized by BroadbandCensus.com, the event focused on the role of wireless services in next-generation broadband deployment.

Andrew Feinberg

Broadband TV: Temple Law Professor David Post

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2009 – Watch David Post, author of In Search of Jefferson’s Moose: Notes on the State of Cyberspace speak with Andrew Feinberg of BroadbandCensus.com about his new book and how Thomas Jefferson might feel about the significance and importance of increased broadband penetratio

Breakfast Club

Broadband Stimulus Funds Bring Debate Over Distribution; Package Moves to Vote

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.

FCC

Commissioners Welcome DTV Delay, but Concerns Remain on Consumer Outreach

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.

Broadband's Impact

Future of Internet Governance, Freedom of Speech Take Center Stage at Cato Book Panel

WASHINGTON, February 4, 2009 – The 18th century ideas of Thomas Jefferson were thrust into a 21st century debate at the Cato Institute Wednesday during a discussion of David Post’s new book, In Search of Jefferson’s Moose: Notes on the State of Cyberspace.

Wireless

Sprint CEO says WiMAX Available Now and Best Hope for Rural Broadband

WASHINGTON, October 25 – WiMAX mobile broadband technology will unleash wireless customers and spur the development of new devices and business models which can harness “true broadband” on the go, Sprint-Nextel CEO Dan Hesse said Friday at the National Press Club.

Broadband's Impact

On Hate Speech, Internet Service Providers Exempt from First Amendment, Attorney Says

WASHINGTON, October 17 – Protecting children in an age of broadband–connected wireless devices and Web 2.0 applications will require pro-active cooperation by internet service providers (ISPs), a panel of child safety experts and industry representatives said Thursday at the National Press Club.

Breakfast Club

Ten Years After Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Electronics Companies Regret Supporting Law

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.

CDT

New Broadband Ecosystem – With Content Protection – Offers Better Future for Entertainment Industry

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.

Net Neutrality

Craigslist Founder Says Congress and Business Must Act Like 'Community Organizers'

WASHINGTON, October 3 – The Internet should play a greater role in lawmakers’ interactions with citizens and foster a “networked grassroots democracy,” Craigslist founder Craig Newmark said Friday, speaking at Google’s Washington office.

States

Verizon as a Cable Guy To Shape Broadband Battle in Washington, D.C.

September 15 – For Capitol Hill BlackBerry users, Washington, D.C., is among the most wired cities in the country. But when those BlackBerry-toting legislative staffers go home and watch television, they step into world where the battle for better broadband depends upon cable TV regulation.