FCC head defends Internet neutrality rules on the road (Update)
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is taking the defense of new Internet regulations on the road.
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Mar 3, 2015
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Q&A: Some things to know about Internet open-access proposal
After being swamped with heated opinions on both sides of the issue, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has finally released a proposal to overhaul Internet regulation in an effort to ensure everyone has ...
Telecom
Feb 4, 2015
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US proposal seeks to head off Internet 'fast lanes' (Update)
The top US telecom regulator proposed Wednesday to regulate broadband Internet service providers as "public utility" carriers, in a renewed effort to enforce "net neutrality" rules.
Telecom
Feb 4, 2015
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Georgia Tech researchers develop 'Encore' to monitor Web access
Georgia Tech researchers have created a tool to monitor the accessibility of Web pages around the world that can be installed by adding a single line of code to a web page. The tool, Encore, runs when a user visits a website ...
Internet
Jul 2, 2014
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Net regulator says push for government control is 'dead'
The head of the Internet regulator says a push from China and Russia for governments to control the web will be "dead on arrival" but that he hopes a consensus will emerge before the US cedes its oversight role.
Internet
Jun 19, 2014
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US gains Internet speeds, but gaps remain
Americans enjoyed improved Internet connections over the past year, but some providers were inconsistent or fell short of delivering advertised speeds, the US telecom regulator said Wednesday.
Telecom
Jun 18, 2014
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Birch Communications buying Cbeyond for $323M
Birch Communications Inc. is buying technology and communications equipment provider Cbeyond for about $323 million.
Business
Apr 21, 2014
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eBay chief says Web privacy clashes coming
Internet companies will soon have to find a way to protect user privacy to avert a "clash" which could lead to increased government regulation, eBay chief executive John Donahoe said Wednesday.
Internet
Jan 30, 2013
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Tajikistan renews Facebook access ban
(AP)—The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan has blocked social media website Facebook for the third time in twelve months.
Internet
Jan 17, 2013
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Microsoft renews plea for crackdown on Google
Microsoft began the new year harping on a favorite theme: The software maker is arguing that government regulators need to crack down on Google to preserve fair competition in the Internet and smartphone markets.
Business
Jan 2, 2013
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