Communication technologies
Wednesday, May 21, 2008Beware of "Infrastructure" ProjectsBy John LaPlanteFiled As: Communication technologies, Information TechnologyOne of the latest ambitions of public sector managers is to become media moguls, in particular, Internet service providers. The Reason Foundation offers a review of the latest reviews of taxpayer dollars. ... more »»
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Monday, April 14, 2008Preempting the Local BureaucratsFiled As: Communication technologiesJust because a government is close at hand doesn't mean that it's any more friendly to the consumer than a more distant government, and sometimes the more distant government manages to do the right thing. The latest example comes from Wisconsin, where the state government has enacted cable ... more »»
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Monday, February 11, 2008An Expensive Digital Bridge to NowhereFiled As: Communication technologies, Information TechnologyShould state and local governments think of broadband access as a public utility? A n official task force in California is contemplating that possibility, but the Pacific Research Institute says that taxpayers may end up paying for a more »»
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008Slow Internet Connection? Blame Net NeutralityFiled As: Communication technologies, Information TechnologyInternet use has exploded. That's one reason why you may see a traffic slowdown this year. Expect things to get worse if governments impose "net neutrality" requirements. The Free State ... more »»
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Saturday, December 29, 2007Video Franchise Reform in WisconsinFiled As: Communication technologies, Information Technology"Video franchise reform," you may ask. "What's that?" Depending on how it's done, it's either city government making the mistake of treating a dynamic sector of the economy as an old-school slow-growth, stagnant activity, or recovering from that mistake and fostering ... more »»
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007I Want My Football TVFiled As: Communication technologiesDon't you hate it when it seems that the ref is throwing the game to one team? Bill Peacock, of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, weighs in on one dispute between two economic giants, the National Football League and the cable TV industry. Here's a teaser from the foundation: ... more »»
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Friday, October 26, 2007The Federal Unbundling Commission?By Kurt T. WeberFiled As: Communication technologies, Events, Information TechnologyOn Oct. 30 in Washington, D.C., the Free State Foundation and Institute for Policy Innovation host a half-day conference that will address policy issues in the telecommunications and ... more »»
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007Up to $250,000 for “New Media” ProjectsFiled As: Communication technologies, GeneralThe Searle Freedom Trust seeks proposals for using new media tools and techniques to advance individual freedom and economic liberty. If the Trust likes your ideas, the Trust may award your organization up to $250,000 to implement them. Get your more »»
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Monday, June 11, 2007Make the Point with Film & VideoOnthefencefilms.com reaches the online community Filed As: Communication technologies, GeneralAdvocates of liberty: Use film and video to help bring about a more culturally dynamic, prosperous society of free and responsible people. Onthefencefilms.com is one example to learn from. Onthefencefilms covers government-run health care in its ... more »»
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Thursday, April 19, 2007Georgia Passes Statewide Video FranchisingLimits PEG channels, caps franchise fees Filed As: Communication technologiesThe Georgia Legislature has passed a strong Statewide Video Franchising law (HB 227). The bill passed the Senate by a 52-2 vote and the House by a 146-0 vote. more »»
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