We have been talking about Municipalities and their desire to have reliable broadband and fiber to the premise for their communities for quite some time now. Since every community is unique, there is no clear-cut model of what a municipally initiated fiber network should look like. There are different examples all across the country. Most recently, we talked about our new relationship with Leverett, MA. Having become very well acquainted with the Leverett model, we’d… Read more »
Last week we tackled the first part of the FCC Order regarding Internet consumer privacy. We’ve been through all of the ISP ‘Musts’, today we’ll review the ‘Shoulds’ and what the order does not cover. No Pay to Play for Internet Privacy ISPs should not force subscribers to pay inflated prices in order to maintain their privacy. The Commission will conduct a case-by-case review, as providers are required under the order to disclose plans for… Read more »
This past spring we discussed net neutrality and dissected the FCC notice of proposed rule-making regarding net neutrality and consumer privacy. On October 27th the FCC voted to approve an order enacting significant rules to protect Internet consumer privacy. A fact sheet provided by the FCC states, “…..give consumers the tools they need to choose how their Internet service providers (ISPs) use and share their personal data.” Why This Order: The FCC, ordered by Congress,… Read more »
A look at net neutrality and Title II of the Communications Act may be getting a bit deep into the weeds, but the ultimate outcome of the debate will have a profound effect on the way we communicate, do business, and get our entertainment. 1934, the FCC is Born When President Roosevelt and Congress agreed that communications technology was determined to be an interstate good, and that oversight of the industry was in order, certain elements… Read more »
Business voice communications have changed dramatically since the start of the millennium. Along with mobile phone service Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become increasingly popular, with more than 79% of American businesses using the technology in at least one location in 2014. The migration to services is due to cost savings in two key areas: Lower operating expenses, where digital phone lines can eliminate the need for copper telephone wires and SIP trunks provide… Read more »
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At this point, the majority of us have been self-isolating, either by... More »
COVID-19 has changed the way we’re all doing business as we all do our part... More »