In Vermont, A Hyper-Local Online Forum Brings Neighbors Together
At a time when many are connected to hundreds, if not thousands, of people on social media, a company called the Front Porch Forum is building smaller networks.
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What Net Neutrality Rules Could Mean For Your Wireless Carrier
The FCC votes Thursday on rules that would make Internet providers treat all traffic equally. Big wireless companies say that will make it harder to keep their networks from getting too congested.
FCC Chairman Wheeler Backs Regulating Internet As Public Utility
The Federal Communications Commission has received 4 million comments on "net neutrality." On Wednesday, the FCC chief laid out what he calls "the strongest open Internet protections ever proposed."
Would FCC Plan Harm Telecom Investment? Even Industry Opinion Is Mixed
The Federal Communications Commission will decide this month whether the Internet should be regulated as a public utility. In speeches, CEOs alternately have predicted a chilling effect or no impact.
As Cities Push For Their Own Broadband, Cable Firms Say Not So Fast
Some U.S. cities are bypassing private Internet providers and creating their own, faster networks. But laws in 19 states impede those efforts, and some cities want the FCC to get involved.
The Battle Over Open-Internet Rules Shifts To Congress
President Obama is urging the Federal Communications Commission to protect the principle of net neutrality. But Republicans presented their own set of rules at a subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
Broadband A 'Necessity,' Obama Says, As He Pushes FCC To Expand Access
The president is asking the agency to address state laws that could inhibit competition for high-speed Internet service. The move could draw opposition from major cable and Internet companies.
Your Online Avatar May Reveal More About You Than You'd Think
Even if your avatar for games and social media doesn't look at all like you, it still says a lot about your personality, a study finds. Want to look friendly? Skip the shades; wear a sweater.
Google News Is Taken Offline In Spain, After A Call For Payments
In Spain, Google and other news aggregators would face steep fines if they publish headlines and abstracts without paying.
Tech Week That Was: Obama Rocks The Net Neutrality Debate
The president took a stand on net neutrality this week, saying the idea that traffic is treated equally should be protected like a public utility. Critics called it "Obamacare for the Internet."