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Federal Lawsuits Allege FCC Phone Surcharge Unconstitutional
As the Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, court cases are calling for an end to its funding sources.
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Major Government Policy on the Internet Passed
During the Obama administration a controversial policy was put in place to establish government control over the internet by classifying broadband as a utility.
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California Paves Way to Expand Broadband Services to Rural Areas
The measure aims to improve internet connectivity across California to provide “digital equity” in rural areas.
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Your Broadband Router Is Not as Secure as You Think It Is
This humble device is often overlooked, yet it is also your first line of defence against hackers, malware and viruses.
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Is FCC Chair Wheeler, a Former Cable Company Lobbyist, Still Working for Cable’s Interests?
Chairman of the FCC and former Cable company lobbyist Tom Wheeler has done a 180 degree shift of police since May 2014. Wants to make Internet Public Utility.
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New York Gov. Wants to Spend $1 Billion on Fast Internet
Governor Cuomo has outlined a plan to bring broadband access to every New York resident by 2019. Dubbed the “2015 State of Opportunity Agenda”, the plan will create a $500 million New NY Broadband Program to bring fast internet to underserved areas.
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Congressman Wants to Block FCC Decision That Could Cost Internet Users $15 Billion
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), has introduced bipartisan legislation that would prevent the Federal Communications Comission (FCC) from classifying high-speed internet services under Title II of the Communications Act. effectively making it a heavily regulated public utility.
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Netflix, YouTube Make Up Half of Broadband Usage
Netflix and YouTube usage now makes up over 50 percent of North Americans’ broadband traffic, according to Sandvine’s biannual Global Internet Phenomena Report released Monday.
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City’s Verizon FiOS Contract Falling Short, Says Bill de Blasio
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is concerned that certain neighborhoods are being deprived of access to Verizon’s FiOS fiber optic network, under a city contract.
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Fiber Optics Expanding in NYC (+Video)
New York City will use micro-trenching to expand fiber optic in the city.
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Federal Lawsuits Allege FCC Phone Surcharge Unconstitutional
As the Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, court cases are calling for an end to its funding sources.
|
Major Government Policy on the Internet Passed
During the Obama administration a controversial policy was put in place to establish government control over the internet by classifying broadband as a utility.
|
California Paves Way to Expand Broadband Services to Rural Areas
The measure aims to improve internet connectivity across California to provide “digital equity” in rural areas.
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Your Broadband Router Is Not as Secure as You Think It Is
This humble device is often overlooked, yet it is also your first line of defence against hackers, malware and viruses.
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Is FCC Chair Wheeler, a Former Cable Company Lobbyist, Still Working for Cable’s Interests?
Chairman of the FCC and former Cable company lobbyist Tom Wheeler has done a 180 degree shift of police since May 2014. Wants to make Internet Public Utility.
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New York Gov. Wants to Spend $1 Billion on Fast Internet
Governor Cuomo has outlined a plan to bring broadband access to every New York resident by 2019. Dubbed the “2015 State of Opportunity Agenda”, the plan will create a $500 million New NY Broadband Program to bring fast internet to underserved areas.
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Congressman Wants to Block FCC Decision That Could Cost Internet Users $15 Billion
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), has introduced bipartisan legislation that would prevent the Federal Communications Comission (FCC) from classifying high-speed internet services under Title II of the Communications Act. effectively making it a heavily regulated public utility.
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Netflix, YouTube Make Up Half of Broadband Usage
Netflix and YouTube usage now makes up over 50 percent of North Americans’ broadband traffic, according to Sandvine’s biannual Global Internet Phenomena Report released Monday.
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City’s Verizon FiOS Contract Falling Short, Says Bill de Blasio
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is concerned that certain neighborhoods are being deprived of access to Verizon’s FiOS fiber optic network, under a city contract.
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Fiber Optics Expanding in NYC (+Video)
New York City will use micro-trenching to expand fiber optic in the city.
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