Brussels –CCIA, along with 15 other tech association, issued a joint statement on the European Commission’s “Building A European Data Economy” Communication & Consultation on April 26. The statement recognizes the EC’s work and makes further recommendations on how to achieve the goals by ensuring the free flow of data. The letter calls for an…
Washington, D.C. — FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to hold a vote on a new regulatory regime for Business Data Services Thursday. The Computer & Communications Industry Association has continued to express its concerns about how Pai’s new rules could embolden incumbents to raise prices for these dedicated broadband connections — since they don’t face…
Washington, D.C. — CCIA has submitted a letter to the FCC, expressing its concerns about recent action proposed by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on the dedicated broadband connections, called “Business Data Services.” BDS is used by a broad range of customers from wireless carriers, small businesses, to schools and hospitals. Last year, the FCC found…
Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association testified at the ITC hearing on Digital Trade April 4. In his statement, CCIA Vice President Dan O’Connor noted the United State’s lead position in innovation and high-technology industries, so “facilitating the export of Internet-enabled products and services promises substantial gains across the wider economy.” He explained how internet…
Washington –Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton will offer opening remarks at a panel discussion on the future of North American trade and intellectual property hosted by the Embassy of Canada Wednesday April 5th at 12pm. Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President Matt Schruers will moderate the panel of technology company experts. To…
Washington — The USTR has released its annual report on trade barriers. It flagged digital trade barriers like internet censorship, but also included issues with new EU regulations aimed at internet services. The 2017 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report listed foreign trade barriers such as China blocking access to online sites and services, laws on…
Washington – Leading international experts will gather on Wednesday to discuss the global debate around balanced copyright. The American University Washington College of Law’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property will explore the differences in fair use law around the world in a panel discussion. Fair use exceptions to copyright law facilitate the quotation…
Washington, D.C. — Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and five other co-sponsors have introduced a bipartisan bill that would facilitate an analysis of broadband deployment and adoption on the U.S. economy. The bill would require a government study on how broadband affects many aspects of our economy, considering job creation, online commerce,…
Austin — CCIA President & CEO Ed Black will join AEI and Ambassador for the EU delegation the US David O’Sullivan for a panel discussion at South by Southwest Saturday at 12:30pm. The panel, “EU Digital Single Market: Breaking Down Barriers,” will discuss the EU’s strategy to unite the 508 million people in its 28…
