Laws and Regulations

Will the FCC be able to enforce an open internet?

Frustration, anger over new H-1B rule finds voice on U.S. site

Visa holders urge the government to allow spouses to work; plan also gets pushback from immigration foes

FCC moves forward with controversial net neutrality proposal

The agency officially releases its chairman's proposal, while asking whether to reregulate broadband

FAQ: What does the FCC’s net neutrality proposal mean for businesses?

The IT shop is unlikely to be affected, but it never hurts to keep one eye open.

Data bloat? Six ways you can trim fat for lean information governance in 2014

Netflix is already speeding along Comcast’s internet ‘fast lane’

Streaming quality for Netflix customers on Comcast's network has climbed steadily since the companies signed an agreement in February.

Web hosting provider give FCC a dose of life without net neutrality

Company throttles the agency's Internet speed to that of a 28.8k baud modem.

Net neutrality ruling scaring VCs away from investing in certain startups

One VC firm has said it will 'stay away from' companies that may require high-performance networks, which ISPs may soon make more expensive.

Five U.S. ISPs accused of ‘deliberately harming’ broadband speeds

Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner Cable and others may be intentionally degrading broadband performance.

The changing fortunes of Net neutrality

Open Internet, broadband market and special arrangements all in play