Free Press: Future of the Internet

The Radio Spectrum Inventory Act

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:27:45 -0700

The Radio Spectrum Inventory Act was introduced by Energy & Commerce Committee chairman Henry Waxman (D-Ca.) and Communications Subcommittee chairman Henry Boucher (D-Va.).

One Web Day

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:53:09 -0700

Start: 09/21/2009 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

OneWebDay is an annual, global event that provides an opportunity for communities to celebrate the power of the Web for positive change, to take action to protect what is precious about it, and to educate the public and policy-makers on key social, economic, and political Web issues. Look for a OneWebDay celebration near you.

Personal Democracy Forum

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:01:44 -0700

Start: 06/28/2009 - 23:00

End: 06/29/2009 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The Personal Democracy Forum is the world's largest and best known conference on the intersection of technology and politics. For the sixth year, more than 1,000 top opinion makers, political practitioners, technologists and journalists will come together to network, exchange ideas, and explore how technology and the Internet are changing politics, democracy, and society. Including Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver.

Free Press Wary of Internet Caps

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:33:23 -0800

WASHINGTON -- According to news reports, two cable companies, Time Warner and Charter Communications, are expected to implement new plans to cap customers' Internet use.

10 Ways the Internet (As We Know It) Will Die

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:48:11 -0700

We often think of the Internet as a platform for unfettered global communication, where information flows freely, innovators can launch new applications at will, and everyone can have a voice. But it's unlikely that our children's Internet will look anything like what we have now.

Fine Print on ISP Contract Can Be Amusing, But Leave Few Rights

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:16:56 -0700

What's scary, funny and boring at the same time? It could be a bad horror movie. Or it could be the fine print on your Internet service provider's contract. Those documents you agree to -- usually without reading -- ostensibly allow your ISP to watch how you use the Internet, read your e-mail or keep you from visiting sites it deems inappropriate.

Poster for Future of the Internet Hearing at Stanford

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:10:08 -0700

Help spread the word and get the public out to the FCC's public hearing on the future of the Internet on April 17, 2008, at Stanford University.

700 MHz Trial Balloon

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:40:27 -0700

Telecom policymakers and special-interest groups are fond of talking about ubiquity, making sure communications -- wireless, wireline, Internet and video -- are within reach of all Americans.

Exaflood Revisited

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:03:56 -0700

So, it's back to the exaflood. Once more we are seeing extravagant claims of a massive internet traffic jam.

Chatting with Verizon Wireless's Lowell McAdam

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:53:04 -0700

I sat down this morning with Verizon Wireless Chief Executive Lowell McAdam to talk about the company's recent $9.5 billion purchase of radio spectrum, it moves to open its existing networks, and the hottest applications for cell phone users today.