by Jesse Hogin | Jan 16, 2017 | Commentary
Donald Trump will become President Trump in less than one week. For some, that’s a terrifying reality. For others, that’s a cause for celebration. For all, however, that means radical change is on the horizon. Now, what will change? Who knows—like all politicians,...
by Eric Scharphorn | Jan 8, 2015 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News, Legislation/Regulations
In the midst of the battle for the future of the Internet, President Barack Obama has made his allegiance clear. Obama released a statement on November 10th urging the FCC to adopt new regulations that would treat the Internet like a utility in order to preserve a...
by Daniel Koblenz | Oct 27, 2014 | Commentary
Last week, Verizon appeared to cave to FCC pressure when it shelved a new network management policy which would have extended the controversial practice of “data throttling” to 4G customers with unlimited data plans. Verizon’s decision put an end to its two-month...
by arid | Oct 16, 2013 | Commentary
At the end of September, an FAA panel released their recommendations on the use of electronic devices on airplanes from the ground to 10,000 feet. The panel stated that electronic device use should be permitted between takeoff and 10,000 feet, including data devices...
by nsehic | Jan 25, 2012 | Commentary, Technology
This past Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard lively oral arguments in FCC v. Fox Television Stations, Inc. (No. 10-1293) addressing the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to regulate “indecency” on broadcast television. ...