FCC Backs Away from Cliff, Charts New Course for Broadband

May 7, 2010 by Digg RSS Search for internet service provider · Comments Off
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Last month a decision in a court case revoked the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to regulate Internet service providers. This effectively put a stop to the President's goal of bringing fast, affordable and unbiased internet access to all. The FCC chairman has restored powers of oversight to protect free speech if it acts boldly

Hollywood loses landmark copyright case in Australia – Afric

February 4, 2010 by Digg RSS Search for internet service providers · Comments Off
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SYDNEY – Hollywood studios lost a landmark copyright court case against an Australia internet provider on Thursday, when a court ruled iiNet could not be held responsible for unauthorized downloads of movies using its service.

Fears Australian piracy case could cut web access

January 31, 2010 by Digg RSS Search for internet service provider · Comments Off
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Australian internet rights groups fear a piracy court case could force internet service providers (ISPs) to become "copyright cops" and cut web access to customers who illegally download.