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States with Superior use of Technology
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 17, 2008 - 9:04pmLast updated: September 17, 2008 - 9:04pm
The 10 most tech-savvy states in the nation have been announced by e.Republic's Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on information technology (IT) policies, and best practices in state and local government.
Verizon Submits Plan to Reform Intercarrier Compensation System
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 14, 2008 - 3:59pmLast updated: September 14, 2008 - 3:59pm
On September 12, Verizon filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission to reform the intercarrier compensation system. Verizon's filing outlines a "straightforward and workable" plan to "sustain rural network infrastructure and other communications networks that consumers depend on, while encouraging investment in new, innovative services (including broadband) nationwide." Verizon designed the plan with a special focus on ensuring the viability of rural telecommunications infrastructures by providing carriers with a predictable and reliable source of support to replace the current unstable access charge regime.
State Broadband Policy Survey
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 24, 2008 - 8:20pmLast updated: July 24, 2008 - 8:21pm
CostQuest Associates, a national telecommunications cost consulting and software firm, released the results of a 50 state survey it conducted in order to better understand the landscape of state policies developed to expand high-speed Internet availability.
NATOA Adopts Broadband Principles, Calls for National broadband Strategy
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 20, 2008 - 8:00pmLast updated: July 21, 2008 - 6:52am
The National Association of Telecommunications Officer and Advisors, representing local communications and cable regulators, is calling for the immediate development of a National Broadband Strategy. NATOA has developed 10 broadband principles that outline the critical need for widespread deployment of next-generation broadband networks and necessary steps to achieve this goal.
NebuAd Wiretaps Consumers and Hijacks Web Sites
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 19, 2008 - 9:53amConsumers are having their Web browsing intercepted and Web sites are having their computer code altered by NebuAd, a company that provides targeted advertising for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), according to a technical investigation by Free Press and Public Knowledge.
OECD proposes roadmap for the future of the Internet economy
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 18, 2008 - 7:02amThe Organization for economic Co-operation and Development will work with developed and developing countries and international organizations to improve policies for the Internet economy and increase international co-operation on issues such as cybercrime and security.
Inouye Announces Additions to Commerce Committee Staff
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 12, 2008 - 8:03amSenate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) announced the following additions to his Committee staff: 1) Jana Fong-Swamidoss joins the Committee staff as Democratic Counsel, working on consumer affairs and interstate commerce issues.
PTC Urges CBS Affiliates to Pre-empt “Swingtown”
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 10, 2008 - 7:24amThe Parents Television Council strongly urged all CBS affiliates, and particularly those in the Central/Mountain time zones, to pre-empt the raunchy new show, “Swingtown,” which introduces viewers to a world of drugs and sexual experimentation with the premise of open marriage at its core.
Nearly $200 Spent on Presidential Campaign TV Ads to Date
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 3, 2008 - 7:54amAlmost $200 million has been spent on television advertising so far during this presidential election year, with the overwhelming amount of recent spending coming from the race for the Democratic nomination.
Internet Safety Education Bill
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 29, 2008 - 8:09pmRep Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Nick Lampson (D-TX) have introduce the Protecting Our Children Online Act, a bill to ensure that children exploring the Internet are protected from online predators and other threats.
