Hotel owners seek ability to block hotel Wi-Fi access

Hotel owners seek ability to block hotel Wi-Fi access

by James O’Connor Marriott International and the American Hotel and Lodging Association are asking the Federal Communications Commission to give hotels the go ahead to remotely disable the Wi-Fi devices that some travelers use to connect their laptops...
FCC to vote on net neutrality next month

FCC to vote on net neutrality next month

by Carol Thompson The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote on the controversial net neutrality rules next month, however, if the FCC reclassifies broadband as a regulated utility, Congress will likely attempt to push back. The five-member Federal...
The ‘Do Not Call Registry’- Silencing Rachel

The ‘Do Not Call Registry’- Silencing Rachel

by Carol Thompson If you live in the United States, chances are you’ve received a robocall from “Rachel” offering to lower your credit card rates—even if you don’t have a credit card—and despite the option to opt out of receiving the calls, Rachel persists. As do...
Net Neutrality sparks protest

Net Neutrality sparks protest

Today is “Internet Slowdown” day (Story by Carol Thompson) Today has been designated “Internet Slowdown” day as businesses around the country protest the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rulemaking that would allow big companies to cut deals with...
Internet Freedom Threatened by Federal Court

Internet Freedom Threatened by Federal Court

The federal court in Washington DC, the second most influential court in the land, after the US Supreme Court, gets set to release a verdict that could have a massive impact on the freedom to access information currently enjoyed by Internet users. The bottom line is...