Currently, US-based broadband internet access is dominated by a few companies, some of whom enjoy outright monopolies. But advancements in ‘fixed wireless’ broadband delivery could change that landscape — and net neutrality — in the future…
Category archives: Legislative
Surprise! The ‘Music Modernization Act’ Prohibits Litigation Against Streaming Services
The Music Modernization Act has been touted as a progressive step for royalties in the digital era. Just be careful of the fine print around page 82… So there’s a brand-new piece of music legislation on Capitol Hill. Called the ‘Mus…
Facebook, Google, Netflix & Amazon are Taking Legal Action to Protect Net Neutrality
“In 2018, the Internet is united in defense of #NetNeutrality. As for the FCC, we will see you in court.” — Netflix, in a message posted on Twitter, Friday, Jan. 5th Some of the largest tech behemoths in the world are preparing for a major legal …
Oldies Artists Who Can’t Get Paid are Asking Congress for Help
Copyright owners of sound recordings released before 1972 have a problem: nobody will pay them their royalties. Now, these ‘oldies’ artists are hoping to close that legal loophole with the Classics Act. Duke Fakir, a founding member of Fou…
Comcast Faces More Than $100 Million In Fines for Defrauding Customers In Washington
Washington State is now expanding a probe into fraudulent charges by Comcast. State attorney general Bob Ferguson is now expanding a lawsuit alleging more than $100 million in damages. Comcast is now battling serious allegations of defrauding customer…
A New Bill In Congress Prohibits States from Enacting Their Own Net Neutrality Laws
States like California are threatening to enact their own laws protecting net neutrality provisions. This federal law would make that illegal. Earlier this week, the FCC officially removed net neutrality provisions. Now, Republicans in Congress are d…
Comcast, Cox, Frontier All Raising Internet Access Rates for 2018
At least three major ISPs have already announced significant price hikes for 2018. News of the increases come just days after the FCC voted to roll back net neutrality protections. The timing of this couldn’t be worse. But maybe that’s no…
There’s a DJ In India Named ‘Ajit Pai’ & His Life Sucks Right Now
Say hello to the DJ in India who just happens to be named Ajit Pai. DJ Ajit Pai was surprised to find his Instagram account suddenly blowing up. Maybe something went viral, or he got a nod from Diplo or something. Unfortunately, neither of those thing…
YouTube Rips Down the FCC’s Net Neutrality ‘PSA’ Over Copyright Infringement — Then Reinstates It
On Friday, YouTube removed an extremely controversial ‘PSA’ on net neutrality from FCC chairman Ajit Pai. It was just as quickly reinstated. So what happened? Please note: This is a developing story. We’re awaiting comments from se…
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Faces Multiple Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
FCC chairman Ajit Pai shot a cheeky video about net neutrality on Thursday. He now faces the possibility of multiple copyright infringement lawsuits and millions in damages. One stupid video could cost FCC chairman Ajit Pai a lot of money. That is, p…