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FCC takes next step for digital equality

FCC takes next step for digital equality

10 Mar, 2016

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FCC takes next step for digital equality

We?re almost there! The FCC this week released a draft order to update the Lifeline program to include broadband.

FCC takes next step for digital equality

FCC fines Verizon Wireless $1.35 million for privacy violations

FCC fines Verizon Wireless $1.35 million for privacy violations

09 Mar, 2016

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FCC fines Verizon Wireless $1.35 million for privacy violations

Following an investigation, the Commission found that Verizon?s supercookies were an invasion of privacy, and is requiring Verizon to notify its customers of the practice and obtain customer opt-in moving forward.

FCC fines Verizon Wireless $1.35 million for privacy violations

Comcast?s zero-rating plan may violate FCC merger condition, net neutrality

Comcast?s zero-rating plan may violate FCC merger condition, net neutrality

04 Mar, 2016

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Comcast?s zero-rating plan may violate FCC merger condition, net neutrality

Public Knowledge?s petition will test Comcast?s tenuous argument and prompt a response from the FCC to clarify the net neutrality rules. That clarification is important as more ISPs introduce zero-rating plans to entice cord-cutters.

Comcast?s zero-rating plan may violate FCC merger condition, net neutrality

Google Fiber has only 53k video customers

Google Fiber has only 53k video customers

04 Mar, 2016

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Google Fiber has only 53k video customers

The number of pay-TV subscribers belies the degree of fanfare Google Fiber generates.

Google Fiber has only 53k video customers

Mobile Internet access still no substitute for landline connection

Mobile Internet access still no substitute for landline connection

04 Mar, 2016

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Mobile Internet access still no substitute for landline connection

Most low- and moderate-income families have some form of Internet connection, but many are under-connected, with mobile-only access and inconsistent connectivity.

Mobile Internet access still no substitute for landline connection

What would you ask presidential candidates about closing the digital divide?

What would you ask presidential candidates about closing the digital divide?

03 Mar, 2016

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What would you ask presidential candidates about closing the digital divide?

Nearly 40 public interest groups sent a letter to the moderators of the four upcoming presidential debates urging them to ask candidates about access to high-speed Internet.

What would you ask presidential candidates about closing the digital divide?