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Right now in the United States, tens of millions of consumers are using the Internet to search for a job, do homework, plan travel, buy shoes and stream live video content. These consumers are accessing the Internet through wired and wireless broadband connections of varying speeds. Over time, the number of people using broadband consistently has increased, as has the
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique string of numbers labeling each web-connected device with name and location information. Every single digital device - printers, web-connected TVs, and anything else that connects to the Internet – gets an IP address. So it’s fair to say that the country with the most number of unique IP addresses is also one
Use the link below to download the full testimony of Michael K. Powell on Protecting the Internet and Consumers Through CongressionalAction before the Committee on Energy & Commerce on January 21, 2015.
Tomorrow there will be two important hearings on Capitol Hill calling on technology and communications experts to discuss the future of broadband regulation. The hearings will consider a new draft bill that would codify core principles of network neutrality into law – ensuring Internet openness by prohibiting Internet blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization along with transparency of business practices. At
“The cable industry has invested over $230 billion to build robust broadband networks that reach 93 percent of U.S. homes. We agree with the President that connecting all Americans to this critical technology should be a national priority, and that is why we have long supported the use of scarce government funding to support universal service in areas where private
On Wednesday, President Obama will visit Cedar Falls, Iowa, a small town about two hours north of Des Moines. If reports are correct, he’s going to Iowa to preview a new broadband initiative that he intends to propose in his upcoming State of the Union speech. So it seems like a good opportunity for us to take stock of the
Return of Business Solutions Competition to Industry Trade Show Brings Teams of MBA Students Back to Solve Complex Challenges in the Worlds of Multiplatform Video and Broadband WASHINGTON, DC -- The Internet & Television Expo (INTX) 2015 – the trade show and event built for doing business in the digital economy – will host the next Interactive Launch Competition, the
“We commend Chairman Goodlatte and Rep. Eshoo for introducing the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (HR 235) and urge Congress to pass this important legislation. By making the Internet tax moratorium permanent, we can continue to protect consumers and small businesses from burdensome state and local taxes on Internet access, encourage more Americans to connect, and promote the continued growth
As predicted, the Internet of Things was a major theme at CES 2015. The sheer number of connected gadgets, objects, applications and unifying platforms was as overwhelming as it was exciting. We were inspired by everything we saw, so here are a few thoughts on the present – and future – of the Internet of Things. Making Everything Smarter With
For years, the promise of smart TVs has been touted at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. We’ve been promised a future of TVs that can integrate programming across all platforms, and manage linear programming and web streaming services seamlessly. A TV that will both be able to access the Internet with ease and make watching TV better. We don’t have