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Lets’ be realistic when we ask if government should act as “big brother” and require Wireless Industry carriers to back-up cell towers in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. This issue came to light before Sandy began its rampage on the East Coast this past week. As reported by the Huffington Post, … [Read more...]
With both Presidential candidates working diligently to gain support during the last days of a heated campaign, each has a general view of broadband policy innovation to carry America through the next four years. Speaking in generalities will not get the job done and both Obama and Romney should be … [Read more...]
Maybe it’s just an election year, but Julius Genachowski is extolling his leadership on the broadband innovation front, crafting the virtues of striking a balance between government and private sector in bringing the US to (head of the class) in worldwide fast broadband competitiveness. Yes, … [Read more...]
More than likely on Oct. 5, 2012 current Program Access Rules will get the boot. It is no secret that the FCC decided, not only review, but probably drop the long-standing rules established in 1992 to make cable operators comply with selling vertically owned programming to its competitors. The … [Read more...]
The Federal Communications Commission has finally decided to move forward on its long-awaited plan to dictate use of existing UHF spectrum held by TV broadcasters, sitting idle, and not being used. A wireless industry has for years warned of impending bottle-necks in mobile consumer access and use … [Read more...]
Regulation Fosters Market Inequities; Competition Fosters Innovation and Price Competitiveness The Senate recently debated the effectiveness of the long-standing 1992 Cable Act, resulting from continued high-profile disputes over broadcaster and cable company carriage fees. These disputes have … [Read more...]
While US ISP’s improved on advertised speeds for delivered broadband, the cost of access continues to be a concern. A new report issued by the FCC, Measuring Broadband America – 2012, based on broadband advertised speeds vs. delivered speeds improved substantially from 2011 to 2012. The … [Read more...]
Investor Watch: MVPD reclassification could have historic market ramifications Multi-channel Programming Video Distributor or (M.V.P.D.) designates video distributors like Comcast (CMCSA, CMCSK), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Direct TV (DTV) who are classified officially by the FCC as having the … [Read more...]
This sounds extreme, but Comcast continues to push the boundaries in separation of its broadband service with its cable service. It is walking a thin line between being a broadband provider, offering fast Internet access to millions of subscribers, and treating its Xfinity Xbox 360 App as a priority … [Read more...]
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