open networks

The Web's New Walls

Stevie Converse — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:50:42 -0400

Full article: The Economist
In theory, competition between providers of internet access should prevent companies from erecting tollbooths on the Internet. Any broadband provider that tries to block particular sites or services, would quickly lose customers to rival firms -- provided there are plenty of them. But that is not the case in America. The best solution to Net Neutrality would be to require telecoms operators to open their high-speed networks to rivals on a wholesale basis, as is the case almost everywhere in the industrialized world.

FCC Announces Next Round of Public Workshops for Open Internet Proceeding

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:15:15 -0500

Full article: Federal Communications Commission
The FCC announced the January public workshops for the agency's open Internet proceeding. These workshops will explore the impact of the Internet's openness on consumers, innovation, and investment. Workshops will be held on Jan. 13 at MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Mass. and on Jan. 19 at the Commission.

Authentic Storytelling on the Net

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:51:58 -0500

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Garlin Gilchrist II
Amplifying authentic voices is the role of the community organizer working for positive change. Listening to authentic voices is the role of the policy maker wanting to create responsible regulation & legislation. Open networks make this all possible.

Obama Wants Open Standards and Networks for Public Safety

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:26:05 -0500

Full article: Broadband Breakfast.com
Winter Casey
A government letter sent on behalf of the Obama Administration to the agency in the Obama administration charged with rolling out a national broadband plan repeatedly refers to the need for open platforms, standards and networks going forward in order to keep the country safe.

Defining Open Mobile

Stevie Converse — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:35:17 -0500

Full article: Telephony Online
There's no doubt mobile operators, led by Verizon Wireless, are opening up their networks. But is that enough to guarantee success in a world where Apple, Google and an array of app upstarts are competing for their share of the stage? What does it mean to be open in the mobile industry?

Mobile Groups Protest Proposed Net Neutrality Rules

Stevie Converse — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:53:59 -0500

Full article: IDG News
Grant Gross
Until now, the FCC has focused its Net Neutrality principles on wired carriers. But consumer groups and other pro-Net Neutrality advocates say the consumer expectations are no different on mobile broadband networks. And mobile carriers are speaking out against open networks.

FCC to Draft Net Neutrality Rules,Taking Steps Toward Web Regulation

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:19:56 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Cecilia Kang
The FCC voted unanimously to begin crafting rules to prevent Internet providers from acting as gatekeepers over which services and content are delivered to their customers. The vote kicks off a months-long process to draft the new rules in a effort that promises to be contentious.

FCC Soothes Net Neutrality Opponents, but Issues Remain

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:07:08 -0400

Full article: PC Magazine
Chloe Albanesius and Mark Hachman
Reaction to the FCC's Net Neutrality proposal continues to roll in, and while the usual suspects were elated, the chairman's effort to make the process more transparent and collaborative also appears to have allayed fears among major critics like AT&T.

Net Neutrality Is a Good Investment

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:25:28 -0400

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Craig Aaron
One of the most pervasive myths being peddled by Net Neutrality opponents is the idea that protecting the free and open Internet will somehow hinder investment in the telecommunications sector. But that's just not true, and a new report has the data to prove it.

Finding Common Ground on an Open Internet

Stevie Converse — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:35:22 -0400

Full article: Google Public Policy Blog
Erick Schmidt and Lowell McAdam
Google and Verizon have come together to comment on the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. They say that they are ready to engage in the policy discussion. They also agree that they want the FCC to implement existing Net Neutrality principles on a case-by-case basis.