M. Chris Riley

Free Press Lambasts Carriers over ETF Defense

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:13 -0500

Free Press Calls for Truth in Billing

Moira Vahey — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:44:24 -0500

WASHINGTON -- Today, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and Google responded to an inquiry from the Federal Communications Commission about high early termination fees.

Media Minutes: November 13, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:08:20 -0500

A new paper shows how prioritizing Internet traffic works against Internet users and undermines the overall health of the Internet. Lou Dobbs resigns as CNN anchor. And two broadband stimulus windows become one, leaving applicants with only one more chance to apply for funding.

Media Minutes (2009-11-13)

Candace Clement — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:30 -0500

The Hidden Harms of Application Bias

Moira Vahey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:01:00 -0500

A New Free Press/New America Foundation Policy Brief:The Hidden Harms of Application Bias

by Chris Riley and Robb Topolski

Abstract:

AT&T's Exclusive Deal Impedes iPhone Innovation

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:03:08 -0400

WASHINGTON -- Apple announced yesterday that the new iPhone will be able to deliver features like multimedia messaging and tethering services that allow consumers to use their cell phones to connect their computers to the Internet. While these iPhone features will be available in other countries, AT&T, the iPhone's exclusive carrier in the United States, has delayed them.

Media Minutes: March 27, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:35:10 -0400

The open nature of the Internet will be lost if Internet Service Providers are allowed to use a technology called Deep Packet Inspection to snoop on Internet users’ data and communications. And EFF’s “Surveillance Self-Defense” guide shows you how to legally protect your computer data against government spying.

Media Minutes (2009-03-27)

Candace Clement — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:16:28 -0400

Deep Packet Inspection: The End of the Internet As We Know It?

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:02:52 -0400

In this report, Free Press explains how Deep Packet Inspection (or DPI) is changing the Internet as we know it by turning an open and innovative platform into just another form of pay-for-play media.