Apple aside, Foxconn’s got “tons of issues”
02.22.12
Apple is investigating worker abuses at its Foxconn plants, and Foxconn is buying good will with raises. But will conditions improve? Read More »
Communications Workers Seeks Conditions on Verizon Bid for Cable Spectrum
02.21.12
In a filing to the Federal Communications Commission, the Communications Workers of America called for specific conditions on the application by Verizon Wireless to purchase additional spectrum from four cable providers. Read More »
The FCC wants you to help test broadband
02.17.12
The FCC is looking for volunteers to help with its 2012 Measuring Broadband America program. Read More »
Spectrum auction bill heads for completion
02.17.12
A highly divided Congress seems ready to agree on a bill to extend the payroll tax cut, and to implement the auction of publicly owned TV airwaves. Read More »
Mobile broadband coverage revealed
02.15.12
The FCC released a comprehensive map, detailing who can and who can't access high-speed mobile phone and broadband service. Read More »
Apple’s response to Foxconn outcry is swift but flawed
02.14.12
Apple picks the Fair Labor Association to monitor disgraceful conditions at its Chinese suppliers, but labor activists question the FLA's independence. Read More »
BTOP brings broadband to the under-served
02.14.12
Federal reinvestment funding to Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program (BTOP) has brought computer and Internet skills and access to thousands. Read More »
Buffalo coalition challenges Verizon for FiOS gap
02.10.12
Verizon won't fulfill its promise of FiOS to Buffalo, so the Don't Bypass Buffalo Coalition is increasing the pressure. Read More »
Columbia’s Eli Noam says mobile is no substitute for wired broadband
02.10.12
The director of Columbia University's Institute for Tele-Information says that mobile Internet access is insufficient. Read More »
Ill political winds for Verizon-Comcast deal
02.09.12
Senate Democrats are challenging the Verizon Wireless-Comcast deal. Read More »
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