Democrats Unveil New Bill to Fully Restore Net Neutrality
New proposal would enshrine the FCC’s 2015 rules into law, banning ISPs from behaving anti-competitively. Continue reading Democrats Unveil New Bill to Fully Restore Net Neutrality
Author Archives: Karl Bode
Studies Keep Showing That the Best Way to Stop Piracy Is to Offer Cheaper, Better Alternatives
Study after study indicates that overly-aggressive anti-piracy efforts don’t work, and the real solution lies in giving would-be pirates better, cheaper options. Continue reading Studies Keep Showing That the Best Way to Stop Piracy Is to Offer Cheaper, Better Alternatives
US Courts Just Greenlit AT&T’s Anti-Competitive Ambition for Decades to Come
AT&T’s $86 billion merger with Time Warner will result in higher rates and competition issues, but thanks to lobbying and weakened antitrust oversight, government can’t do a damn thing about it. Continue reading US Courts Just Greenlit AT&T’s Anti-Competitive Ambition for Decades to Come
The Death Of Local News Is Making Us Dumber And More Divided
There’s a steep price to pay for mindless media consolidation and the elimination of quality, local reporting, according to a new study. Continue reading The Death Of Local News Is Making Us Dumber And More Divided
FCC Says Gutting ISP Oversight Was Great For Broadband
Ajit Pai’s FCC insists that ignoring consumers and gutting oversight of major ISPs dramatically boosted network investment. Reality suggests something else entirely. Continue reading FCC Says Gutting ISP Oversight Was Great For Broadband
New Bill Would Stop Internet Service Providers From Screwing You With Hidden Fees
Cable giants routinely advertise one rate then charge you another thanks to hidden fees a well-lobbied government refuses to do anything about. Continue reading New Bill Would Stop Internet Service Providers From Screwing You With Hidden Fees
What A-GPS Data Is (and Why Wireless Carriers Most Definitely Shouldn’t Be Selling It)
A Motherboard investigation found that telecom companies are selling their customers’ “assisted GPS” data, which is intended for first responders answering 911 calls. Continue reading What A-GPS Data Is (and Why Wireless Carriers Most Definitely Shouldn’t Be Selling It)
Broadband ‘Zero Rating’ Actually Costs Customers More, Study Finds
ISPs shouldn’t be allowed to pick and choose winners on the internet, study suggests. Continue reading Broadband ‘Zero Rating’ Actually Costs Customers More, Study Finds
Ex-FCC Commissioner and Net Neutrality Advocate Clyburn Now Lobbying for T-Mobile
The revolving door spins yet again as consumer ally quickly shifts to lobbying for big telecom. Continue reading Ex-FCC Commissioner and Net Neutrality Advocate Clyburn Now Lobbying for T-Mobile
AT&T’s Mega Mergers Are Going Poorly, And You’re Footing the Bill
Massive merger debt forced company to raise rates, only driving users to cut the cord even faster. Continue reading AT&T’s Mega Mergers Are Going Poorly, And You’re Footing the Bill