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FCC’S Own Data Warns Against Market Consolidation

Before Comcast and Time Warner merge in a move decried by consumer advocates, the companies will need to get approval from the Federal Communication Commission. That could be hard to obtain, in light of new data released by the FCC that undermines the case for further market consolidation. On average last year, cable television subscribers in markets with more than a single provider paid less, had a smaller rate of increase in their bills, and received more channels than subscribers in areas where there was… Keep Reading

Net Neutrality Isn’t Enough, President Obama Must Preserve Municipal Broadband

This week–more than most, it seems–Washington is plugged into the economics of communications. Pitting himself against both content and internet service providers in favor of VIP connectivity, President Obama called for strong Net Neutrality rules. As usual for populist moves by the Democratic Party establishment, it is laudable, but ultimately a half-measure – a reaction to corporate enclosure of the online commons, rather than a move to expand access to them. Perhaps the announcement was designed to bring to the fore what daylight still exists… Keep Reading

Top Nuclear Regulator “in Violation of the Law,” Says US Senator

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was blasted by members of the Senate environment committee for failing to implement safety recommendations made after the Fukushima meltdown. The NRC leader was even accused by Senators of breaking the law. “More has to be done,” Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), the committee chair, told the NRC commissioners testifying at Wednesday’s hearing. At one point, Boxer had her staff hold up a large chart listing each of the 12 safety recommendations proposed by the NRC itself in 2011, after an earthquake… Keep Reading

GAO Warns of Threat to Internet, FCC Balks

Companies are likely to change the way their customers pay for internet service in the future, which could hinder access, innovation and network security, the Government Accountability Office warned on Tuesday. The GAO criticized the FCC for a “lack of understanding” on the issue, and said that regulatory inaction could harm the public. What has the GAO concerned is a move by internet service providers to change the way it bills to usage-based pricing or UBP. While most mobile internet consumers face usage based pricing… Keep Reading

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