Would it have been helpful for the New England Patriots to have had access to study the Seattle Seahawks playbook before the Super Bowl? Absolutely. But, even without seeing the playbook the Patriots could make some basic assumptions–for example that they […]
If ISPs are opposed FCC Net Neutrality rules are probably good for America Read More »
The FCC is finally making some progress in its duty to protect the Internet for the citizens of the United States. Congress created the FCC with a charter to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Broadband must be fast, fair, and open Read More »
I learned recently that net neutrality is not the simple, black and white issue I think it is. It turns out there are some sound, reasonable arguments to be made for why broadband providers should be allowed to negotiate additional
Maybe net neutrality is a bad idea Read More »
It seems like FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has forgotten that he is no longer a telecom industry lobbyist–he has been appointed to the agency that’s supposed to regulate communications in the interests of the nation and its citizens. His proposal
If FCC plan is approved, you can kiss net neutrality goodbye Read More »
The United States Court of Appeals in Washington DC has ruled in favor of Verizon in a case regarding the authority of the FCC to regulate Internet service providers. The decision leaves consumers at the mercy of an industry that has shown
Thanks to McDonald’s and Starbucks, free wireless networking is available every 200 yards or so, at least in metropolitan areas of the United States. Still, many merchants—especially smaller “mom & pop” establishments—don’t provide the service. Purple WiFi has a business model
Purple WiFi lets businesses trade free wireless for valuable customer data Read More »
