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Net Neutrality Rules: Illogical logic governs what ISPs can block

Submitted by Dan Terzian on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 15:06

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As we recently discussed, the FCC’s new Net Neutrality rules forbid Internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking access to certain materials. These rules make clear that “fixed broadband” ISPs (AKA cable and DSL Internet providers) cannot block access to lawful materials. But, illogically, whether they can block access to unlawful materials is not at all clear.

New Media Rights responds to the FCC Future of Media Report

Submitted by New Media Rights on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 09:09

We've now had a chance to read the recent FCC Future of Media Report. In May of 2010 we filed comments in the FCC's Future of Media proceeding, a proceeding that asked for opinion on everything from journalism to open standards on the internet. While many of the findings and statements do reflect how we believe media is transforming in America, the report lacks specific goals and recommendations.

Here's our thoughts on the future of media, and goals and recommendations that will help us achieve a better future for media in this country.

PK Legal Director Harold Feld Defends White Spaces

Submitted by New Media Rights on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 10:26

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Today Public Knowledge Legal Director Harold Feld testified on behalf of the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The Subcommittee was discussing how to accommodate television broadcasters and demand for wireless data. Harold opened his testimony with this defense of the value of the White Spaces and the importance of unlicensed spectrum in fostering innovation.

Harold’s full written testimony can be found here.

The FCC Chairman & the US Broadband Spectrum

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 15:30

By Thomas Yohannan

The theme of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was any content, anywhere, anytime, and on any device. It is CES, so you could expect that every company was showing off their new models from tablets to 3D TVs. This year’s darling was the tablet, with the Motorola Mobility's Xoom and Research In Motion's Playbook garnering the most attention. The best in show went to the Motorola Altrix.

With the major national carriers racing to launch 4G devices, including HSPA+, LTE, and, in Sprint's case, WiMAX devices, there continues to be a growing importance of the wireless spectrum in the U.S. economy. Innovation is not only needed for the devices, but for the network on which the devices rely.

A Guide to the Network Neutrality Discussions at the FCC by Marvin Ammori

Submitted by New Media Rights on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 17:24

Law Professor and advocate in Cyberlaw, Marvin Ammori tells us in a guest blog about what could possibly be happening in the "backroom deals" at the FCCⁱ around Net Neutralityⁱ. Ammori was the lead lawyer on the net neutrality case against Comcast when Comcast blocked peer-to-peer technologies.

New Media Rights and UCAN file Comments in FCC Broadband Reclassification Proceeding

Submitted by New Media Rights on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 14:23

New Media Rights FCC comments on Broadband Legal Framework and the "Third Way"

Submitted by New Media Rights on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 09:51

New Media Rights' comments to the FCCⁱ on the broadband legal framework and the "Third Way" include:

Discussion of concerns regarding content level regulation and its affect on the generativity of the internet as well as copyright regulation.

Classification of terrestrial wireless broadband services and its impact on Consumer Protection.

Legal and Procedural Considerations Regarding the “Third Way”

FCC gets an earful at Stanford public hearing on the need for diversity

Submitted by Mera Szendro Bok on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 10:01

Didn't make it to the latest FCCⁱ hearing in Stanford, CA on media consolidation ? Here is a resource for a quick update.

New Media Rights files comments in FCC Future of Media proceeding

Submitted by New Media Rights on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 11:13

San Diego, California - On Friday May 7^th, 2010 New Media Rights submitted comments in the FCCⁱ's Future of Media proceeding.

New Media Rights' comments to the Commission draw directly on our experience providing one-to-one pro bono legal assistance as well as a free public media studio to creators of all types. Our work has given us the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of media makers, advocates and citizens. These comments are also intended to supplement a conversation held between New Media Rights, Free Press, Main Street Project, People's Production House, The Transmission Project and Mountain Area Information Network with the FCC's Steve Waldman on Thursday May 6^th, 2010.

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