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What is Net Neutrality? The best definition available is in the sidebar. However, the specifics of the Net Neutrality fight, and the proposed guidelines (which will soon become rules) are all a smoke screen. Let's talk about how the future is likely to unfold if a reasonable agreement is not reached. Continue Reading →

The new net neutrality was previewed on Wednesday before the FCC votes on it later this month. Notably, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski now supports the use of metered-broadband Internet pricing, which he formally opposed. The FCC’s net neutrality proposal has been met with a wide range of reactions from Internet service providers to public interest Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101202_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new plan to help protect consumers’ personal data online. The proposal includes a Do-Not-Track provision that would allow Internet users to decide whether they give sites and advertisers permission to collect personal data about their online habits. The F.T.C. recognizes Continue Reading →

This week on Live Digital. Can WiFi harm trees? Why does the FCC want you to Txt 911? Why has MySpace given up as a social media site? And, how can you send an e-book as a gift. Plus, I’ll talk with Jim Barry, the CEA’s digital answer man. I’ll chat with NeuLion’s, Chris Wagner Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/101124_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play” dl=”0″] Txt messaging has become so popular that the FCC wants people to be able to txt 911 in case of an emergency. This would be really helpful in intruder or home invasion cases where callers need to be silent. In other news, Acer is the latest company to join Continue Reading →

Text messaging has become so popular that the FCC is looking to allow people to send text messages to 911 in emergency situations. There are many scenarios where this could be beneficial. For example, if a person is hiding from an intruder they could send a text to 911 so they won’t be heard. The Continue Reading →

An FCC investigation found that Verizon Wireless was unfairly charging customers, who didn’t have data plans, for accidently accessing the web on their phones. Verizon has agreed to pay $25 million to the federal government and $52 million to the 15 million customers who received the charges. This is the largest settlement a company has Continue Reading →

Verizon Settles With The FCC An FCC investigation found that Verizon Wireless was unfairly charging customers, who didn’t have data plans, for accidently accessing the web on their phones. Verizon has agreed to pay $25 million to the federal government and $52 million to the 15 million customers who received the charges. This is the Continue Reading →

Fox and Cablevision have been "negotiating" for the past few weeks about retransmission fees. Simply put, Fox wants Cablevision to pay them a small piece of your monthly cable bill for offering you the Fox Television Network. Just to be clear, both sides agree that Cablevision has to pay -- the fight is about how much. And, not to put too fine a point on it, the stakes are huge because the money is huge. Continue Reading →

The FCC is proposing a rule that would require mobile phone companies to alert customers if they are going to incur usage or extra charges. FCC Chairman, Julius Genachowski says the new rule would eliminate the “bill shock” that customers often experience. No surprise, mobile companies are less than thrilled with the proposal. Read the Continue Reading →