Open Networks

Reply Comments on Broadband Consumer Information

Wireless Future — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500

In the present Notice of Inquiry, the Commission seeks comment on the clarity, accuracy and thoroughness of information available to consumers when they choose a communications service provider; choose a service plan; manage the use of their service plan; and decide to switch providers or plans. The Notice of Inquiry properly expands on past investigations, raising questions about not just billing practices but also sales practices more broadly, including point-of- sale disclosures that drive consumer purchase decisions.

PISC Reply Comments on Competitive Market Conditions in Mobile Wireles

Wireless Future — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:13:00 -0500

The Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Free Press, Media Access Project, the New America Foundation, and Public Knowledge (together, the "Public Interest Commenters") respectfully submit this reply to initial comments filed in the above-captioned docket1 in response to the Commission's Notice of Inquiry (the "Notice"). The majority of those initial comments confirmed the Public Interest Commenters' conclusion that the mobile wireless ecosystem, including the commercial mobile services market itself and a range of upstream and

PISC Comments on Competitive Market Conditions in Mobile Wireless

Wireless Future — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:29:00 -0400

The mobile wireless marketplace is not effectively competitive. Public interest groups Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Free Press, Media Access Project, New America Foundation, and Public Knowledge (together, the "Public Interest Commenters"), demonstrated the lack of effective competition in that marketplace earlier this year when the Commission sought comment for the preparation of its annual CMRS report. The Commission now seeks to expand the scope of its review to account for the dynamic operation of the entire

Reply Comments on the State of Competition in CMRS Market

Wireless Future — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:01:00 -0400

New Online Services Face Threat from ISPs, CRTC Told | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Cecille Isidro — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:42:00 -0400

...Markham Erickson, Jacob Glick, Marvin Ammori and Robb Topolski of the Open Internet Coalition argued that innovation could be stifled by practices such as throttling...

Groups Ask FCC for Changes in 'Special Access' Fees | PC World

Cecille Isidro — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:34:00 -0400

The new NoChokePoints coalition, launched Monday, has nearly 20 members, including Public Knowledge, Sprint Nextel, TW Telecom and the New America Foundation. The groups called on the US Federal Communications Commission to reform the fee structure for ...

Open Networks

Wireless Future — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:21:00 -0400

The Internet’s success and importance to society is predicated on its open architecture. This openness was maintained as the Internet evolved from a network of academics to its current widespread use, allowing consumers to access any legal content, service, or application, developers to innovate without permission, and users to transmit any information desired without interference from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Comments of The Public Interest Spectrum Coalition on BTOP Grant Criteria

Wireless Future — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:53:00 -0400

Executive Summary

Recommendations to Commission's Rural Broadband Strategy

Wireless Future — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:48:00 -0400

March 25, 2009

Via Electronic Mail

Marlene H. Dortch
Office of the Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554

Re: Rural Broadband Strategy (GN Docket No. 09-29)

Dear Ms. Dortch:

Setting the iPhone Free from AT&T | BusinessWeek

Cecille Isidro — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:16:00 -0500

"It is unthinkable that you could only use a Macintosh on an AT&T connection," says Michael Calabrese, vice-president at the New America Foundation, which is chaired by Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt. Google (GOOG) has helped develop phone ...