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Court appears ready to strike a blow against the FCC's net neutrality authority.

Submitted by djsalinas on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:07

The FCC's Unauthorized Attempt to Control the Internet

Submitted by djsalinas on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 12:49

The FCC has released a proposed set of rules for an open and transparent internet, and awaits comments to its net neutrality proceeding in January. The purpose is noble, to protect the public from discriminatory practices by Internet Access Providers. While this is a great proposal in principle, we cannot overlook one important question: does the FCC actually have authority over the internet to make these rules?

FCC field hearing in San Diego discusses the future of mobile apps and solutions to a possible "spectrum crisis"

Submitted by Mera Szendro Bok on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 15:27

Panel 2

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker led two panels this week at USD for the development of a National Broadband Plan. The panelists discussed the future of spectrum availability and mobile applications during a time when the FCC warns of a "looming spectrum crisis".

How FCC Chairman's net neutrality proposal will affect broadband, cell phones, and an "Open Internet"

Submitted by art neill on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 16:24

FCC Chairman Genachowski has proposed six net neutrality principles be adopted as rules by the FCC. This welcome sign for an "Open" Internet could effect everything from your home Internet Service to your cell phone and broadband data card service.

But this is just the first step. Learn about what the FCC Chairman proposes and how it affects your Internet service.

Policy Advocates React to FCC Chairman's Net Neutrality Announcement

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