Tag: Net Neutrality

Google's trying to make nice but Trump has a long memory. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Beltway Confidential

Google made a bad bet on Clinton

Peter Roff · December 14, 2016 12:02 am

After November's election, the Republican Party faces the unexpected trifecta of holding the presidency, a majority on the FCC and retaining Antonin Scalia's seat on the court. (AP Photo)

Why net neutrality’s days may be numbered

Rudy Takala · November 28, 2016 5:01 am

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Washington Secrets

FEC Dem cheers court support for Obama internet regs

Paul Bedard · June 15, 2016 2:21 pm

The decision, made by the District Court for the District of Columbia, upholds the FCC's classification of broadband providers as public utilities. (Jonathan Drake/Bloomberg News, File)

Federal court upholds ‘net neutrality’ regulations

Rudy Takala · June 14, 2016 2:23 pm

A federal court is taking more time than normal to release a ruling on the legality of "net neutrality" regulations passed by the Federal Communications Commission in 2015, intensifying the speculation of the outcome on both sides of the argument. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis)

Critics hope ‘net neutrality’ dies through delays

Rudy Takala · May 20, 2016 4:01 am

Netflix actively interfered with the growth of the open Internet, choking consumer demand by working to damage the reputation of rivals in the marketplace. (AP Photo)

Netflix: Do as I say, not as I do

Mike Wendy · April 25, 2016 4:02 am

The FCC reauthorization bill is poised to be the first revision of the agency's legal authority since 1990. (AP Photo/James Nord)

Senate to dodge net neutrality when it reauthorizes FCC

Joel Gehrke · April 21, 2016 8:55 pm

The House on Friday passed legislation that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating rates for broadband service. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

House votes to prevent broadband rate regulation

Rudy Takala · April 15, 2016 6:27 pm

"The plan could play a meaningful role in cementing monopoly market power for companies like Google, Facebook or Twitter in secret-selling by regulating potential competitors out of business altogether," said Fred Campbell, director of Tech Knowledge and a professor of telecommunications law.

FCC rules could boost tech giants’ control over personal data

Rudy Takala · March 21, 2016 4:01 am

Ajit Pai today is one of the fiercest defenders of liberty in Washington. His service comes at a critical point in history: The agency has assumed sweeping new regulatory authorities over the last several years. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

FCC commissioner: Something changing in America about the First Amendment

Rudy Takala · March 14, 2016 4:01 am

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai said, "The FCC should not impose a broadband tax in the stealthy darkness of the next Washington winter." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FCC commissioner: Internet tax to come after election

Rudy Takala · February 26, 2016 6:12 pm

"Instead of expanding the scope of an 80-year-old law beyond recognition, we should trust the good judgment and common sense of the American people to decide what works and what doesnt." (AP File Photo/Susan Walsh)

Bringing freedom back to the Internet

Mike Lee · February 25, 2016 5:03 am