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Tech newsletter: California scored a ‘major victory’ for net neutrality. What comes next?

This week's tech newsletter looks at the future of net neutrality, the FCC, and more.

On Feb 1, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

A person protesting in favor of net neutrality, holding a sign that says 'Keep the Net Free'

‘A major victory for internet users’: California’s net neutrality law upheld by court of appeals

The law has been subject to a years-long legal battle.

On Jan 28, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC begins process to add ‘nutrition’ labels to broadband offerings

'We want to make it easier for consumers to compare their options and understand just what they're signing up for.'

On Jan 27, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Gigi Sohn, Biden's FCC nominee, speaking at her confirmation hearing.

Gigi Sohn, Biden’s progressive FCC pick, to get Senate committee vote

Alvaro Bedoya, Biden's FTC pick, is also scheduled for a vote.

On Jan 27, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC wants to help consumers choose their own broadband in apartment complexes

'It’s time to crack down on practices that lock out broadband competition and consumer choice.'

On Jan 24, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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How a delay in Gigi Sohn’s FCC confirmations allowed Republicans to build a new case against her

The latest attempt to slow down the confirmation process is being slammed as 'cynical.'

On Jan 21, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: The people want a data privacy law

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Miniature people: Worker hacking in padlock security

FCC wants telecom companies to be more transparent with data breaches

The proposal would eliminate a waiting period to notify customers of a breach.

On Jan 13, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Gigi Sohn, an FCC nominee speaking at her confirmation hearing in December.

‘The time for these votes is now’: Public interest groups urge the Senate to confirm Gigi Sohn for the FCC

Sohn's confirmation would finally give the FCC a 3-2 Democratic majority.

On Jan 11, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

A router with an ethernet cable hooked into it.

Tech newsletter: Broadband ‘nutrition labels’

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 11, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

A side by side of FTC Nominee Alvaro Bedoya and FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn.

‘Further delay is unacceptable’: Advocacy group urges Senate to move quickly on votes for Biden’s FCC, FTC picks

Biden re-nominated Gigi Sohn and Alvaro Bedoya last week.

On Jan 10, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC may bring back ‘nutritional labels’ for broadband to help you better understand your plan

Previous attempts at labels showed information about prices, data allowances, and internet speeds

On Jan 6, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Jessica Rosenworcel, nominee to be Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks at a hearing

FCC chairwoman tells Republicans she won’t cave on net neutrality

Republicans told Jessica Rosenworcel last year they didn't want net neutrality rules to be restored.

On Jan 5, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC nominee Gigi Sohn and FTC nominee Alvaro Bedoya.

Biden re-nominates picks for FCC, FTC

Both nominees would give the FCC and FTC Democratic majorities.

On Jan 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: A wild year of tech policy

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich