So long cable box. New rules may allow you to bypass the box
You may soon have more options for a cable box than renting one from your cable company.
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Sep 8, 2016
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News tagged with internet communications
Groups ask appeals court to reconsider net neutrality ruling
Cable and telecom industry groups want a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling on "net neutrality" that preserved regulations forcing internet providers to treat all online traffic equally.
Telecom
Jul 29, 2016
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Net neutrality decision a big win for all of us
Handing a big victory to everyday people, an appeals court Tuesday upheld the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.
Telecom
Jun 20, 2016
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Q&A: What is net neutrality and why does it matter?
An appeals court on Tuesday upheld "net neutrality" rules that treat the Internet like a public utility and prohibit blocking, slowing and creating paid fast lanes for online traffic. They have been in effect for a year.
Telecom
Jun 14, 2016
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FCC offers hope for consumers seeking online privacy protections
I think most of us can agree that the internet poses some unique and wide-scale risks to our privacy.
Telecom
Jun 8, 2016
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House OKs bill on high-speed Internet service rates
Republicans snubbed a White House veto threat and pushed legislation through the House Friday that would bar the government from regulating rates that high-speed Internet service providers charge consumers.
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Apr 15, 2016
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US approves low-income broadband subsidy plan
A US regulator Thursday approved a plan to provide subsidies to low-income Americans for high-speed Internet access, saying it would help close the "digital divide."
Telecom
Apr 1, 2016
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New privacy rules expected for Internet providers (Update)
The federal government is proposing new privacy rules that would make Internet service providers such as cable and phone companies ask your permission in some instances before using and sharing your data.
Telecom
Mar 10, 2016
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US regulator unveils low-income broadband subsidy plan
US regulators Tuesday unveiled a proposal to offer broadband subsidies to low-income Americans, saying that Internet access is "a prerequisite for full participation" in modern society.
Telecom
Mar 8, 2016
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Battle for net neutrality isn't over
If you thought the fight over net neutrality ended when the Federal Communications Commission issued its strong new "Open Internet" rules last year, think again.
Telecom
Feb 10, 2016
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