Telecommunications Policy
Republicans Rail Against Utility Regulations for the Internet
There's not much the GOP can do to prevent the FCC's proposed Title II reclassification of the Net.
The FCC's Big Internet Power Grab Comes Directly From the White House
Tom Wheeler's Title II net neutrality push is the result of an "unusual, secretive" push from the administration.
The Bad Argument Behind the FCC's Move to Regulate the Internet Like a Utility
Chairman Tom Wheeler's Title II plan is a bow to political pressure.
Jails Introduce Glitchy, Pricey Video Visitation Systems—and Get Families to Use Them By Banning In-Person Visits
A different sort of telecom monopoly
Sprint Drops Bid to Acquire T-Mobile Due to Regulatory Resistance
Land of the free, some restrictions apply
The Secret History of the Telephone Network
The public utility model of telecommunications was not as inevitable as it seems today.
Following Its Supreme Court Defeat, Online TV Service Aereo Halts Operations
What does this week's SCOTUS decision mean for the future of the TV industry?
Net Neutrality Nonsense
Pro-net neutrality types warn that if new FCC rules are inadequate, it will be the death of the Internet and free speech. Ignore the hyperbole.
Lawsuit Claims Ousted Albuquerque Red Light Camera Operator Hired Collection Company That Made Illegal Robocalls
Company, voted out of town in 2011, claims millions in unpaid tickets
Net Neutrality Isn't Dead Yet
The court decision is disastrous, but not because it struck down the net neutrality rules.
Tech Firms Say Obama's NSA Proposals Fall Short
Telecoms don't want responsibility of maintaining metadata database
Somali Militants "Order" Telecoms to Shut Down Mobile Internet Over Concerns About US Targeting
Local telecoms a Somali success story
New Robocall Regulations Set to Start
Require prior approval from recipients, will likely lead to class action suits
Qwest CEO, Newly Out of Prison, Feels Vindicated by Snowden Leaks
Convicted of insider trading after resisting NSA surveillance
EU Reportedly Considering Plans for a Single Telecoms Regulator
The EU Commission is already working on proposals for a single telecoms market
How Government Regulations Created the Time Warner-CBS Blackout
It's time for Congress to completely deregulate the video distribution marketplace.
FBI Wants to Patch Right In to Telecom Providers to Collect Metadata
If your phone provider doesn't have the tools to give the feds what they want, don't worry! The FBI is more than happy to provide them.
Swisscom CEO Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Head of Switzerland's largest phone company
Obama Focuses on Broadband Spectrum Crunch
Plans to introduce $100 million program to address challenges
So Whatever Happened to Qwest? An Object Lesson in Resisting Government Surveillance
CEO is imprisoned over insider trading. He says it's because they wouldn't play ball with the NSA.
Unlocking Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be a Crime!
How to fix one of the dumbest laws out there.
FCC Blocks Telecoms From Dumping Aging Switching Technology
Why not just require them to implement smoke signals?