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Gigi Sohn speaking into microphone

How the Republican plot to stall Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination is about to cripple the future of internet rights

Biden's internet 'dream team' may end in a nightmare scenario.

On May 13, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp speaking into microphone

Broadband expert thrashes former senator’s misleading campaign against Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination

Heitkamp is 'misreading quotes' about Sohn.

On Apr 29, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
fcc logo on twitter bird logo with a price tag

FCC commissioner shoots down ‘frivolous’ call for agency to block sale of Twitter to Musk

'The FCC has no authority to block Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, and to suggest otherwise is absurd.'

On Apr 27, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Apple logo on black background (l) FCC commissioner Carr speaking with microphone hand pointing (r)

FCC commissioner calls out Apple for censoring Voice of America app in China

Carr wants Apple to allow the Voice of America app on iPhones.

On Apr 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
gavel with california state on it

ISPs handed another defeat in their case against California’s ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law

A California net neutrality law will stand, a US Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. 

On Apr 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
One country project profile photo of field and blue sky (l) Gigi Sohn speaking into microphone (r)

Why a Democrat is now trying to tank Gigi Sohn’s nomination to the FCC

The ad is targeting senators who are needed to approve Sohn.

On Apr 19, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
wifi structure rural

FCC to release $313 million to improve rural broadband access

The FCC pledged the broadband built with the funding will stand the test of time.

On Mar 25, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
A padlock and keys with ethernet cables showing broadband privacy. In the lower left corner is the Daily Dot newsletter logo.

Newsletter: Privacy push for broadband nutrition labels

Here's today's edition of the 'Internet Insider' newsletter.

On Mar 22, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture IRL Tech
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FCC seeking public comments for plans to end digital discrimination

It's part of a push to completely eliminate broadband disparities.

On Mar 17, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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Newsletter: Big tech pushes back against Russia

In today's 'Internet Insider' newsletter, we also look at what comes next after a recent FCC and FTC nominees vote.

On Mar 8, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture IRL Tech
Actors at the Disney Star Wars hotel. The Daily Dot newsletter logo is in the lower left corner.

Newsletter: The ‘Star Wars’ hotel is a meme magnet

In today's 'Internet Insider' newsletter, we also look into parody accounts on Truth Social facing bans.

On Mar 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture IRL Tech
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Gigi Sohn passes out of committee, nomination to FCC goes to full Senate

It's been a slow process for Sohn, but it is moving forward.

On Mar 3, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
FCC nominee Gigi Sohn and FTC nominee Alvaro Bedoya testifying at confirmation hearings. A Daily Dot newsletter logo is in the foreground.

Newsletter: The FCC and FTC nomination saga continues

In today's 'Internet Insider' newsletter we also check out our review of 'The Batman.'

On Mar 1, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture IRL Tech
apartment buildings with the FCC logo on top of them

FCC agrees to crack down on ‘sweetheart deals’ that restrict broadband choice in apartments, condos

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel hyped up the proposal last week.

On Feb 16, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
justice holding wifi symbol and scales

ISPs won’t quit trying to derail California’s ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law

This is just the latest in what has been a years-long legal battle surrounding the law.

On Feb 15, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

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