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Free Press Blogs the National Conference of Media Reform

Stevie Converse — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:09:08 -0700

With the National Conference of Media Reform happening in Minneapolis this weekend, we’ve invited Timothy Karr, campaign director for media reform organization Free Press, to blog from the event.

The Media Reform Movement Gains Momentum in Minnesota

Comcast to Twin Cities: Want Fast Broadband? Gonna Cost You Big

Stevie Converse — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:02:09 -0700

Comcast, the largest cable company in the US announced today that it is going to start selling a 50 megabits per second (down) connection in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region. The connection with 5 megabits/second upstream capability is based on DOCSIS 3.0 technology and will cost $150 a month.

What's Up DOCSIS: Comcast Launches Higher-Speed Internet

Stevie Converse — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:24:37 -0700

One week after announcing that it would work with BitTorrent on ways to better manage Internet traffic on its network, Comcast announced Wednesday the first rollout of its higher-speed Internet service, which will launch Thursday in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.

FCC's Martin: No Opening of Wireless Networks

Stevie Converse — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:44:54 -0700

Supporters of wireless networks that can work with any phone or device who thought Federal Communications Commission chair Kevin Martin was an ally were wrong.

Martin told an audience at a trade show that he was issuing an order dismissing a challenge from computer phone service Skype to open all wireless networks to all devices.

FCC Chief Opposes Opening Up Existing Wireless Networks

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:40:05 -0700

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin delighted wireless-company executives by announcing that he will oppose a petition to open up existing wireless networks to most outside devices.

FCC's Martin to Seek Dismissal of Skype's Plea for Open Access to Wireless Networks

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:28:26 -0700

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin said Tuesday that he will seek to dismiss a petition from Internet phone provider Skype asking the agency to force wireless carriers to open their networks to all devices and software applications.<--break-->

Shaping Canadian Web Access Revisited

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:27:04 -0700

Last week Simon Fodden caught all of us up on the issue of “throttling” of web access by Bell Canada that broke in the news in his post, When It All Goes Peer Shaped. This issue has continued to be the talk of the tech industry all week with no indication of letting up.

FCC's Wireless Access Decision Draws Flack

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:53:26 -0700

There was a chorus of disappointed responses from some open-access backers to Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin's decision not to apply Carterfone-style access mandates on wireless carriers.

FCC Boss Says No to Skype's Desire for Open Cell Networks

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:35:41 -0700

Last year, Skype asked the Federal Communications to force wireless phone carriers to allow any device and application to operate on their networks. During a keynote at the CTIA Wireless trade show this morning, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin gave Skype some bad news, saying that he didn't think it was necessary to force the cellular carriers to abide by the 1968 Carterfone decision.

Martin to Oppose Open-Access Regulations

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:32:32 -0700

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said he opposes Skype Ltd.’s petition to impose open access throughout the cellphone industry, prompting cheers from cellular carriers and criticism from others.

FCC Chairman Says No to Skype, Forced Open Access

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:29:57 -0700

FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin announced today he will oppose a petition by Internet phone provider Skype to open up the existing wireless carrier networks to outside devices saying the industry is making strides in doing that on their own.

Martin Access Call Draws Flak

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:27:06 -0700

There was a chorus of disappointed responses from some open-access backers to Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin's desire not to apply Carterfone-style access mandates on wireless carriers.

Verizon Wireless Bulks Up Mobile VOD Service

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:22:05 -0700

Verizon Wireless packed more video into its on-demand V CAST Video service, announcing Tuesday expanded or new distribution deals with more than a dozen partners including MTV Networks, CNN, ABC, NBC, Si TV and Condé Nast Publications.

FCC Boss Quashes Skype Open Access Plea

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:03:06 -0700

When Verizon says that its entire wireless network will soon be open to any device and any application, the chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission believes the mega-telco is telling truth.

Mobile Operators Avoid Potential Regulation

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:58:40 -0700

It seems mobile operators have dodged a regulatory bullet by promising to open up their networks on their own. On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said he was rewarding U.S. wireless operators for their efforts to open up their networks by not pushing for more regulation.

Comcast Continues to Blow Smoke

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:44:58 -0700

Last Friday, Comcast's Executive Vice President David Cohen sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin filled, as usual, with lies and half-truths.

Gamer Advocacy Group Backs Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:14:34 -0700

Non-profit gaming advocacy group ECA has launched the beta for the web-based initiative, Gamers for Net Neutrality, which the ECA hopes will educate gamers about the dangers of a corporate-controlled Internet.