The Federal Communications Commission last week moved closer to adopting the recommendations in the National Broadband Plan by implementing a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comment on how to further bolster the reliability and resiliency of the nation’s communications networks. “The recent devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan are a stark reminder of how heavily [...]
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The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a report on the state of broadband connectivity at schools and libraries receiving funds from the federal E-rate program, revealing that both need faster broadband. The report is based on data from a survey examining the success and challenges related to broadband use faced by schools and libraries. The [...]
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Most Americans do not want the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the Internet as it does radio and TV, according to a new survey. Polling firm Rasmussen Reports found in its latest national phone survey that only 21 percent of 1,000 “likely U.S. voters” want FCC to regulate the Internet. Fifty-four percent are opposed to [...]
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The Federal Communications Commission voted today to approve its controversial first-ever Internet access regulation, which would enshrine into law the idea that all web traffic be treated equally. The Washington Post reported FCC’s three Democratic members comprised a majority of votes favoring the net neutrality regulation, which FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski introduced more than a [...]
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The Federal Communications Commission today announced the formation of the Technological Advisory Council, made up by technical experts who will help the commission identify areas of innovation and develop technology policies supporting the nation’s competitiveness and job creation in the global economy. “I’m pleased to announce that the FCC has formed a new Technological Advisory [...]
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Over the past months, the Federal Communications Commission has worked to preserve the freedom and openness of the Internet, efforts that over time have changed the terms of a longstanding and acrimonious debate, said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. “We have moved from a world of four disputed and unenforceable open Internet principles–about blocking by broadband [...]
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Federal Communications Commission on Monday released a Public Notice, asking members of the public for help to create a cybersecurity roadmap to identify vulnerabilities to communications networks, and to develop countermeasures and solutions in preparation for and response to cyber threats and attacks. The Cybersecurity Roadmap was recommended as an initial step forward in cybersecurity [...]
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After reports about incidents with Google’s Street View cars accidentally gathering personal data submitted over WiFi networks, hackers stealing iPad owners’ email addresses, and wireless and Wi-Fi networks making users’ private data accessible, the Federal Communications Commission is warning members of the public about how easily their data can be get into the wrong hands. [...]
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