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Is net neutrality the real issue?

Jan 21, 2015
As Congress anticipates an FCC decision, technology is reframing the debate.

Obama calls for net neutrality

Nov 10, 2014
The decision is up to the FCC, but the president makes his position clear

Shocker: No one likes ISPs or cable providers

May 20, 2014
A recent survey of the telecommunications industry by the ACSI shows low scores.

Americans are not happy with their Internet service providers

May 22, 2013
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index is out, and one industry in an unfortunate spot when it comes to customer satisfaction: Internet service providers.

ISPs to take on illegal downloading, politely

Mar 19, 2012
Several Internet service providers are set to take on a graduated approach to combating online piracy starting this summer, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

Major UK child protection policies

Oct 11, 2011
In response to growing concerns over children being exposed to sexually explicit material, British Prime Minister, David Cameron will unveil a new...

For public good, not for profit.

Netflix cuts video quality in Canada

Mar 30, 2011
Netflix is making moves to shrink the amount of data going across a network when it streams movies and TV to Canadian customers. The company says...

Department of Justice calls for reform on ISP data retention

Jan 26, 2011
Right now, internet service providers hold on to data logs for about 90 days before its deleted. To compile and archive records of who connected...

Government needs a warrant to get at emails

Dec 15, 2010
A ruling by the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday mandated that the government will need to get a warrant based on probable cause in order...