Tech at Night: FCC gets it wrong by pushing an agenda in its 706 Report
By: Neil Stevens (Diary) | August 23rd at 12:30 AM |
So, the FCC put out another report (the “706 report”) that just pushes an agenda rather than reporting the true facts about high speed Internet in America. Commissioners McDowell and Pai tell it like it is. We’ve also got Broadband for America telling the story. I’m not even worried about the details: the FCC is saying what they feel they must say to justify expanding | Read More »
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Tech at Night: My support for the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act
By: Neil Stevens (Diary) | July 19th at 03:00 AM |
So, the Marketplace Fairness Act. Ben Domenech and Francis Cianfrocca recently went off on it on Coffee and Markets, which is a great series to listen to. Having an opportunity to block out time to listen to it is probably the best part of having a 2.5 hour commute from Arlington to Purcellville (and then 2.5 hours back). I support the bill, and the interstate | Read More »
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Tech at Night: FCC to get grilled, Cybersecurity debate continues
By: Neil Stevens (Diary) | July 10th at 12:30 AM |
Darrell Issa’s House Energy and Commerce is going to have a special hearing with all five members of the FCC, including newly confirmed members Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai. The FCC is expected to be questioned about issues ranging from wired phone competition to spectrum. I hope Mitt Romney’s people are listening, because the hearing should also highlight regulatory reforms needed across the executive branch | Read More »
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