Citing technical difficulties, Free Press, Public Knowledge, and industry groups ask regulators to extend time on review of the Verizon's/Big Cable deal Read More »
Officials from five cities say, "Don’t let the Verizon/cable deal slam the door on our high speed-future." Read More »
States are posting more financial data online, according to a report by the United States Public Interest Research Group. Read More »
The NGO SumofUs has launched an online petition to pressure Apple and its worker-abusive contractors. Read More »
Dr. King's fight for full civil rights would today include online access and skills. Read More »
There will be far more online political ads this election cycle. Read More »
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton names task force to promote “border-to-border” broadband and cell phone access. Read More »
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the formation of a new nonprofit/for-profit coalition to close the digital divide. Read More »
The General Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress, has released a detailed report on the use of social media by federal agencies. The subtitle of the report pretty much sums up their findings: Federal Agencies Need Policies and Procedures for Managing and Protecting Information They Access and Disseminate. Read More »
In a remarkable and unprecedented move, the United Nations proclaimed that Internet access is a universal human right and that societies should ensure all citizens have access to high-speed Internet connections. Read More »
