Changing Policy

Public Comments to the FCC on the Cost of Prison Phone Calls

Submitted by Brandi on Mon, 2013-03-25 13:24

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The Federal Communications Commission took comments on the high cost of prison phone calls, which can cost 24 times the cost of a normal call. Hundreds of prisoners submit comments to the Federal Communications Commission pleading, on behalf of their families and themselves, for relief from prison phone price gouging.

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#NotLovinIt letter to FCC

Submitted by Brandi on Fri, 2013-02-15 17:36

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Letter to the FCC on the need for healthy WiFi in our communities.

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Joint Letter to the Federal Communications Commission Urging Action on the High Price of Prison Phone Calls

Submitted by Brandi on Fri, 2012-11-09 17:25

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Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age

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AT&T Mobile Fact Sheet

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The Municipal and Utility Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community

Submitted by developer on Thu, 2008-12-04 13:45

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Summary:

A free, comprehensive guide to the economic and quality-of-life benefits of robust fiber infrastructure for communities.

Description:

The Municipal & Utility Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community is a free, comprehensive guide to the economic and quality-of-life benefits of robust fiber infrastructure. It examines in detail four communities that have successfully deployed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services to their citizens and businesses.

“This guidebook helps government leaders build a strong case for investing in FTTH infrastructure,“ said Alan Shark, Executive Director of PTI. “With thorough analysis, interviews and painstaking research, it sets forth strategies that, if followed, will help American communities whose broadband needs are not being met by current market dynamics to prosper in the information age.“

The 136-page book investigates several benefits of FTTH in local sectors, including transportation and healthcare, both of which face intensifying pressures to become more efficient and less costly. It also examines the value a municipal fiber network can bring to wireless mobile services

URL:

http://www.appanet.org/files/PDFs/MuniFiberReportFinalDraft.pdf

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Original Link: The Municipal and Utility Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community

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Videos that decode spectrum policy- explaining 'white spaces'

Submitted by developer on Sun, 2008-10-05 20:51

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Summary:

Videos from the People's Production House that explain how to free the airwaves- to create more opportunities for innovation and better choices.

Description:

Heard about "white spaces"? Wonder what the issue is all about? As TV channels go digital, new frequencies will be available? Should they be sold to the same big media & telecom companies, or left open for anyone to develop new technologies and cheaper opportunities for users? That's the case these videos make, as they aim to explain the issue.

Date:

September 2008

People's Production House

URL:

http://peoplesproductionhouse.org/dei/deimedia

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online video

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Audio/Video from the National Conference on Media Reform

Submitted by developer on Tue, 2008-06-03 12:40

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Live audio and video streams during the conference, and archived audio/video downloads after the event.

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Online audio and video broadcasts from the 4th National Conference on Media Reform, a gathering of thousands of activists, educators, policymakers, media-makers and scholars in Minneapolis-St. Paul, June 6-8 2008.

Free Press

URL:

http://www.freepress.net/conference/tune_in

Original Link: Audio/Video from the National Conference on Media Reform

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DIY Guide to Organizing a Community Consensus Conference on Municipal Broadband

Submitted by developer on Sun, 2008-06-01 20:46

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Summary:

A do-it-yourself guide for organizing a community conference to understand needs and shape policy for public networks.

Description:

"There are many ways of engaging underserved communities to define their needs in relation to municipal broadband and to advocate for them. This Do It Yourself (DIY) Guide explains why and how you could involve the public through a consensus conference. It is based on the experience of organizing the "Broadband for All?" conensus conference at Santa Clara University (see [link:broadbandforall.org::http://broadbandforall.org] for more background, reports, follow-up and other materials) Other ideas for activating your community follow at the end of this guide."

Broadband for All

URL:

http://broadbandforall.org/CCDIYGuide.pdf

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Original Link: DIY Guide to Organizing a Community Consensus Conference on Municipal Broadband

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FCC Hearing on Internet Practices: Stanford Univ. 2008 (video)

Submitted by developer on Wed, 2008-04-30 00:41

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Summary:

Webcast archives of the April 17, 2008 FCC Hearings at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Description:

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held a public, en banc
hearing hosted by Stanford Law School's Center for Internet &
Society on broadband network management practices and Internet-related
issues. The Commission heard testimony both from expert panelists,
and members of the audience who were permitted to speak directly to
the commissioners during the public comment session.

URL:

http://www.vontv.net/events/080417/

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video

Original Link: FCC Hearing on Internet Practices: Stanford Univ. 2008 (video)

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