Brookings
Rollback of the FCC’s Lifeline program can hurt households that need broadband the most
On Nov 16, the Federal Communications Commission released a ‘re-think’ of the Lifeline program. The FCC decision focuses squarely on prior criticisms, and plans to scale back the $2.25 billion annual program in three important ways.
Time to move beyond 5G hype
It is time to move past the political and marketing talking points to consider both the promise of 5G and the challenge to its realization. First of all, to call 5G a “race” is a deceptive metaphor.
The FTC should match tech company innovation with oversight innovation
The Nov 27 Senate hearing on the activities of the Federal Trade Commission highlighted the shortcomings of applying industrial-era thinking to internet-era challenges.
Who makes the rules in the new Gilded Age?
The digital era has spurred tremendous advancements throughout human society, but it has also led to immense instability and inequality.
57 percent are positive about their online shopping experiences (Brookings)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:20
The Federal Trade Commission will safeguard privacy in name only
If the American people and Congress are looking to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for leadership in the protection of personal privacy, they should prepare for disappointment.
