Free Press: Uncategorized Press Releases

Free Press Urges New York City Council to Support Open Internet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:16 -0800

NEW YORK -- Testifying before the New York City Council today, Free Press delivered signatures from more than 4,000 New Yorkers calling for strong open Internet rules. The City Council is considering a resolution (712A-2007) urging the federal government to protect Net Neutrality.

Low Power FM Radio Advances in Senate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:11 -0800

WASHINGTON -- The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to pass the Local Community Radio Act (S. 592), legislation that would open the public airwaves to hundreds of new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations in communities across the country.

Free Press and SaveTheNews.org Share Ideas with the FTC on the Future of Journalism

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:03 -0800

WASHINGTON -- On Friday, Free Press, SaveTheNews.org and thousands of citizens filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission on policy ideas to improve the future of journalism in America. In December, the FTC will hold a series of high-profile workshops on journalism and the news in our digital economy; the agency sought public input to shape the event.

Consumer Groups Seek Clarity from FCC on Open Internet Rulemaking

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:56:00 -0800

WASHINGTON -- Today, four consumer and public interest groups sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission seeking clarity regarding Net Neutrality.

Free Press Welcomes Progress on Net Neutrality

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:40:48 -0700

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Communications Commission has approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Network Neutrality policies that would preserve the open Internet on all wired and wireless networks.

Major U.S. Consumer Groups Support FCC Action on Net Neutrality

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:07:27 -0700

WASHINGTON -- 28 major U.S. consumer and public interest groups, including Free Press, signed on today to a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski in support of stronger Net Neutrality rules. The FCC is releasing proposed new rules at a meeting on Thursday.

Free Press Debunks Claims about Net Neutrality and Investment

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:06:02 -0700

WASHINGTON -- A new report by Free Press provides overwhelming evidence, despite the claims of companies like AT&T, that Network Neutrality will not harm network investment.

Canada Embraces Net Neutrality

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:08:16 -0700

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission today released a rigorous Network Neutrality framework designed to scrutinize all discriminatory practices by Internet service providers.

Free Press Praises Plan for Reconstructing American Journalism

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:09:02 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Free Press welcomes the release of The Reconstruction of American Journalism, a new report from Columbia University’s School of Journalism by Leonard Downie, Jr., former executive editor of The Washington Post, and Michael Schudson, professor of journalism at Columbia.

Free Press Reminds Congress, FCC to Stand Firm on Net Neutrality

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:52:59 -0700

WASHINGTON -- This week, several industry groups and members of Congress sent letters to the Federal Communications Commission either expressing concerns with, or opposing, proposed new Net Neutrality rules at the agency.

Free Press: Berkman Study Shows Need for Better Broadband Policies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:50:49 -0700

WASHINGTON -- A new study by Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society examines broadband systems and practices throughout the world and finds that the United States is only "a middle-of-the-pack performer." The report shows that open access policies abandoned by the United States have been a successful catalyst in other leading nations for developing more competitive broadband markets.

Low Power Radio Advances in Congress

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:36:53 -0700

WASHINGTON -- The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously on Thursday to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.), would open the public airwaves to hundreds of new Low Power FM radio stations in communities across the country.

Consumers to Telecom Industry: Tell Us the Truth

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:15:49 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Six public interest organizations filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday encouraging the agency to protect consumers from misleading, confusing and harmful advertising and billing practices by phone, cable and wireless providers.

Free Press: Comcast/NBC Universal Merger Bad for the Public Interest

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:02:46 -0700

WASHINGTON -- According to news reports, Comcast may soon move one step closer toward taking a controlling interest in NBC Universal. Shareholders of Vivendi, which owns 20 percent of NBC Universal, are expected to meet on Wednesday to consider selling their stake in the company.

Congress Takes Action on Low Power Radio

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:28:12 -0700

WASHINGTON -- Today, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet voted to pass The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.), would allow for hundreds of new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations in communities across the country.