Washington — With growing demand for more mobile data at higher speeds, the Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted a letter to the FCC supporting a petition to allow more spectrum to develop 5G mobile service. Today is the final day that the FCC is taking comments on a petition for it to update rules…
Washington — A coalition of public interest groups, companies, and associations sent a letter to senators opposing a move that would give government agents greater access to electronic communications data and records of online activity without judicial oversight. In two different Committees, the Senate is considering modifying the law authorizing National Security Letters to expand…
Washington — A federal jury’s verdict today in a complicated fair use case is seen as a step in favor of interoperability – a principle that is key to the tech industry. The jury correctly found that Google’s use of the Java programming language in its Android phones was protected by “fair use.” This litigation…
Brussels, BELGIUM — The European Commission has announced a slew of regulatory plans aimed at the digital economy and tech economies Wednesday. The new rules could impact everything from online platforms to online video and music to privacy. For companies it could mean more liability risk for what Internet services’ customers do online and extra…
Washington — Late Monday night was the deadline to file comments to the FCC as it prepares to make a decision on whether to unlock the control that the cable industry has over TV set-top boxes. The FCC recently voted to invite public comments on a proposal that would ensure that third-party set-top box makers…
Washington — Today Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul introduced the Stopping Mass Hacking Act (S. 2952), a bill that would block a controversial expansion of the government’s hacking authority from taking effect. Congress currently has until December 1st to reject the Department of Justice’s proposed changes to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of…
Washington — The FCC has released a Public Notice, inviting comments on a petition asking to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks and give cell phone users better, faster Internet access. It’s no secret that people are constantly on their phones streaming videos, sending selfies, and checking social media. They need more bandwidth and the…
Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association joined several tech industry associations in a joint open letter to the remaining presidential candidates with a few recommendations on tech policy. The recommendations underscore for the presidential candidates how well informed tech policy can be a key driver of economic growth — not just in the…
Washington — Congress finally has an opportunity, though narrow, to block or limit a proposal to expand government and law enforcement’s power to search and manipulate computers. Last week the Supreme Court approved and forwarded to Congress the Department of Justice’s proposed changes to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which governs…
