Broadband's Impact
Massachusetts Group Fails to Find Funds in BTOP’s First Round
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2010 – The Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced this week that it’s a BTOP loser, at least temporarily.
Broadband Breakfast
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Donna Edwards
Rep. Edwards Urges Peers to Sign Net Neutrality Petition
WASHINGTON, January 28, 2010 – Democratic Rep. Donna Edwards of Maryland sent a letter to her colleagues on Wednesday urging them to sign a petition supporting the principles of network neutrality.
Breakfast Club
New Feature on BroadbandBreakfast.com: Question of the Week
WASHINGTON, January, 26, 2010 – BroadbandBreakfast.com today launches a new feature: We’re seeking answers to questions from our readers, and we will publish some of the answers that we receive back. This question will help prepare for the upcoming Broadband Breakfast Club on Tuesday, February 9, fr
FCC
Net Neutrality Comments: Amazon.com Believes That Only Consumers Should Prioritize Internet Traffic
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – Amazon.com is another supporter of network neutrality, and has historically urged the FCC to support this principle.
Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality Comments: Electronic Frontier Foundation Wants Open Market
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – The Electronic Frontier Foundation is, unsurprisingly, in support of Net neutrality rules. They feel that if given the chance, internet service providers will act as content discriminators.
ISP
Net Neutrality Comments: MPAA Wants Net Neutrality with Copyright Cops
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – The Motion Picture Association of America appears to favor a form of Net neutrality with internet service providers deputized as copyright cops enforcers.
FCC
Net Neutrality Comments: Skype Supports Open Internet Rules
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – Skype is in support of net neutrality and wants the Federal Communications Commission to implement the open intenet rules. They are in the unique position of having their service directly affected by internet service providers that infringe on the rights of their custo
FCC
FCC Inundated With Network Neutrality Filings From Wide Range of Groups
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – The Federal Communications Commission was inundated this week with a new slew of comments on its proposed plan to ensure an open internet through network neutrality regulation. Players like the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council weighed in on the Internet’s
Broadband Updates
New Study Suggests Benefits for Net Neutrality Policies
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2010 – Internet service providers and content providers are at a disadvantage since they are not compensated for all of the information they disseminate, and that leads to systematic underinvestment in the Internet, posits a new paper (PDF) [http://policyintegrity.org/documen
Broadband's Impact
Satellite Industry Group Announces New Board
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2010 – The Satellite Industry Association has announced its new board of directors for this year. David Cavossa, who is vice president of operations for CapRock Government Solutions, will serve as the association’s chairman of the board for 2010.
Broadband's Impact
Former Miami Mayor Heads to Alliance for Digital Equality
ATLANTA, Ga., January 14, 2010 – Former Miami Mayor Manuel Diaz on Monday was elected vice chairman of the Alliance for Digital Equality. “Due to his extensive experience on broadband related issues facing the unserved and underserved, Manny will be a tremendous asset in advocating on a variety of
Broadband's Impact
Commerce Sec. Locke Announces $7.5 Million in Broadband Grants to Los Angeles
January 13, 2010 – Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, speaking Wednesday at the South Los Angeles WorkSource Center, announced the funding of a number of recovery projects, including $7.5 million to the city of Los Angeles for broadband. The grant will be used to expand Los Angeles’ computer access netw
Broadband Mapping and Data
Commerce Department Awards 10 More Broadband Mapping Grants; Total Funding is $97 Million
WASHINGTON, January 13, 2010 – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Tuesday announced that it has awarded grants to fund broadband mapping and planning activities in Connecticut, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahom
Broadband's Impact
Broadband People: Winter Casey Joins Google’s Washington Office
WASHINGTON, January 8, 2010 - After nearly a decade as a journalist in Washington, Winter Casey has accepted a position at Google where she will be doing strategic policy work. Casey, a self-described nerd, is looking forward to working for Google at the intersection of technology, policy and business issues.
FCC
FCC Seeks One-Month Extension for National Broadband Plan
WASHINGTON, January 8, 2010 – With just over 30 days until the unveiling of the national broadband plan, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has asked congress for more time. In a letter (PDF) to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, he says that the creati
APT
Telecom and Consumer Pioneer Mary Gardner Jones Dies; Founded Alliance for Public Technology
WASHINGTON, January 5, 2010 – Mary Gardiner Jones, the first female Federal Trade Commissioner and co-founder of the Alliance for Public Technology, died on December 23, 2009, APT announced Tuesday. “Mary Gardiner Jones not only tore down walls that kept women out of positions of power and influenc
