For the Press

CTIA Removes Roadblock to Open Access

Jen Howard — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:28:53 -0800

WASHINGTON -- According to news reports, wireless industry trade association CTIA has dropped its legal challenge to the open access conditions imposed on a portion of the 700 MHz spectrum by the Federal Communications Commission.

InternetforEveryone.org to Kick Off National Town Hall Series in L.A.

Jen Howard — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:09:40 -0800

WASHINGTON -- InternetforEveryone.org -- a public-private sector initiative to connect every American to a fast, open and affordable Internet -- will hold its first town hall meeting on Dec. 6 in Los Angeles.

Public Wins with White Spaces

Craig Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:50:28 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to approve the unlicensed use of "white spaces" -- empty airwaves between television channels -- to provide high-speed Internet access nationwide.

Free Press Calls for ISP Transparency

Jen Howard — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:23:42 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Free Press is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to require all broadband providers to disclose any practice that monitors or interferes with their customers' Internet use.

Public Interest Groups Support Nov. 4 White Spaces Vote

Jen Howard — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:46:49 -0700

WASHINGTON -- A coalition of the nation's leading consumer, media and public interest groups is calling on Congress to support using empty public airwaves -- known as "white spaces" -- to bridge the digital divide and bring Internet service to millions of Americans in underserved communities.