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NTCA CEO Wants Stronger Copyright Protection for ISPs

Inconsistent court rulings force ISPs to make tough choices on user disconnections.

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Cox Fights Music Industry’s Liability Allegations at Supreme Court

Cox argued that it cannot be held responsible for user piracy, as the music industry pushes for broader liability.

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Fifth Circuit Holds ISP Accountable for User Piracy

The court found ISP’s inaction on piracy notices contributed to copyright infringement.

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Law Professor: ISPs Shouldn’t Bear the Burden of User Copyright Violations

Telecom expert says Fourth Circuit erred in holding ISPs liable for user copyright infringement.

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FCC Authorizes Unlicensed Operations of 6 GHz Band

Seven new systems were greenlit to manage spectrum in the 6 GHz band.

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Global Divisions Over 5G, Zuckerberg Says Advertisers Will Return, Lifeline Program Underutilized

The effort to expedite the production of 5G connective technology is pulling the world apart, WIRED reported. Telecom companies in the United States and abroad have long looked at 5G technology as having the potential to connect disparate ends of the world more quickly and efficiently than ever, but

Judge Bans Hacker From Disseminating PlayStation Unlocking Code

SAN FRANCISCO, January 27, 2011 — Prize-winning science student and renowned hacker George Hotz was temporarily banned Wednesday from disseminating code that allows PlayStation 3 owners to run software that wasn’t authorized by Sony.

Renowned Hacker Says PlayStation Suit Highlights Absurdity of Digital Copyright Law

A reknowned hacker and 21-year-old whiz kid who was the first to unlock an iPhone says in a Thursday cable television interview that Sony’s lawsuit against him for his latest Sony PlayStation 3 hack only serves to highlight the absurdity of a landmark digital copyright law.

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