Sentences with phrase «consumer access to broadband»

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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler signaled that he would heed President Obama's call to preserve net neutrality — that is, treat broadband internet service providers as utilities (subject to more rigorous regulation than previously) to maintain equal access for all to the internet.

The commission would issue new protections for consumer privacy, and ensure Web access to consumers with disabilities, as well as for those living in remote locations without broadband.

They were intended to ensure a free and open internet, give consumers equal access to web content and prevent broadband service providers from favoring their own content.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican appointed by President Donald Trump, proposed in April to scrap the 2015 landmark net neutrality rules, moving to give broadband service providers sweeping power over what content consumers can access.

Pai, a Republican named by President Donald Trump to head up the FCC, unveiled plans last week to scrap the 2015 landmark net neutrality rules, moving to give broadband service providers sweeping power over what content consumers can access.

The FCC voted 3 - 2 in December to overturn the net neutrality rules, which barred broadband providers from blocking or slowing access to content or allowing websites to pay for fast lanes to get their content more quickly to consumers.

The 3 - 2 vote overturned net neutrality rules that barred broadband providers from blocking or slowing access to content or allowing websites to pay for «fast lanes» to get their content more quickly to consumers.

It may have taken some time for broadband access to proliferate and for people to build digital habits into their everyday lives, but now consumers start many purchases online.

But if the policy takes effect, broadband and wireless providers could resume blocking or throttling content, and they could establish «fast lanes» for content providers who pay fees for special access to online consumers.

Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

To test out the next generation mobile broadband Former British Telecom mobile phone network O2 has switched on a 4G LTE network in the capital, which will run for nine months and will allow hundreds of consumers, businesses and venues to gain access to the latest mobile broadband technologTo test out the next generation mobile broadband Former British Telecom mobile phone network O2 has switched on a 4G LTE network in the capital, which will run for nine months and will allow hundreds of consumers, businesses and venues to gain access to the latest mobile broadband technologto gain access to the latest mobile broadband technologto the latest mobile broadband technology.

The Reader Daily Edition gives consumers wireless access via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network to Sony's eBook store from just about anywhere in the U.S. Book lovers will be able to browse, purchase and download books as well as select newspapers and magazines when and where they want.

Due to their high, fixed content acquisition costs, OVDs require nation - wide access to consumers via broadband providers such as Comcast and Time Warner.

empower consumers and provide better connectivity so that everyone has access to broadband wherever they live

Dubbed the «Pocket Wi - Fi» (term trademarked by eAccess), the E589 frees users from geographical and network connection constraints, enabling consumers to enjoy LTE wireless broadband network access anytime, anywhere.

Apple goes on to voice its opposition to internet fast lanes, also called «paid prioritization,» a practice that would allow broadband companies to sell content providers faster access for some consumers.

When also combined with a broadband connection, consumers will enjoy an enhanced program guide and access to online streaming services.