by Wendy Davis on Mar 31, 4:42 PM
The FCC voted 3-2 today to move forward with proposed privacy rules that would require ISPs to obtain consumers' consent before drawing on their Web-surfing data for behavioral targeting.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 30, 3:58 PM
AT&T has launched a new initiative that could help the company combat cord-cutting. As of May 23, the company will start offering home broadband users unlimited data at no charge -- but only if they also purchase a television subscription.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 29, 4:24 PM
Netflix's admission that it slows down video streams warrants a federal investigation, FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly said today.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 28, 1:09 PM
Internet service providers are undermining "the spirit and the text" of net neutrality rules by rolling out new so-called zero-rating services, which exempt certain material from consumers' monthly data caps, a coalition of advocacy groups tells the FCC.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 25, 1:49 PM
Netflix stunned the industry today with its admission that for more than five years, it has secretly slowed down videos streamed through AT&T and Verizon's networks.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 24, 3:18 PM
Proposed broadband privacy rules will "unavoidably reduce consumer choice," according to FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 23, 4:05 PM
A state appeals court and a federal judge have already held that Gawker's 2012 post and short video were newsworthy, site founder Nick Denton writes.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 22, 4:11 PM
In a development cheered by digital rights advocates, the FBI has postponed its fight with Apple -- possibly permanently.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 21, 3:16 PM
Some advocates say the FCC's proposed privacy regulations don't go far enough to protect consumers.
by Wendy Davis on Mar 18, 2:37 PM
Comcast argues in a new FCC filing that Stream TV doesn't harm other Web video providers.