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Microsoft expands broadband initiative to bring internet to 3 million people in rural communities

by Monica Nickelsburg on December 3, 2018December 4, 2018 at 8:00 amComment

In metropolises like Seattle, it’s hard to imagine a day without internet. Urbanites are used to getting online for just about everything: work, shopping, entertainment, play, and communication. But 25… Read More

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Washington Gov. Inslee says state is ready for Trump attack on net neutrality law: ‘Bring it on’

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 at 10:15 am 8 Comments

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has raised his national profile in recent months by taking aim at President Donald Trump, fueling speculation that he’s making a play for the presidency in… Read More

What California’s net neutrality battle with DOJ means for Washington and other states with open internet laws

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 at 12:45 pm 6 Comments

Immediately after California passed a law reinstating open internet regulations in the state, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit. Although the suit only targets California, it could provide… Read More

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Watch: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ trailer is a geeky peek at the world we’ve created online

by Kurt Schlosser on September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 at 10:58 amComment

Animated filmmakers figured out a while ago that the best way to get kids in theater seats is to create content that appeals to their parents, too. Disney’s “Ralph Breaks… Read More

Commentary: Seattle cannot afford to fall behind on 5G wireless technology

by Michael Schutzler on September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 at 11:20 am1 Comment

Editor’s note: Michael Schutzler, CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association, stresses the importance of embracing next-generation wireless technology in this open letter to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. For more than a… Read More

Net neutrality or not, new research shows cell carriers throttle video content all the time

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 at 2:53 pmComment

Nearly every U.S. cell provider engages in throttling, also known as slowing service selectively, according to research from Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Researchers found throttling to be… Read More

Proposed T-Mobile merger with Sprint on hold as FCC pauses 180-day shot clock

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 at 2:31 pmComment

The Federal Communications Commision needs more time to consider whether to approve a multibillion-dollar merger between Sprint and T-Mobile. The FCC sent a letter to the two companies Tuesday, explaining… Read More

Why Seattle’s plan to bring Intersection WiFi kiosks and bus stop makeovers stalled

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 at 10:54 amComment

Fast-growing cities, like Seattle, are looking for opportunities to embrace technology to become more efficient, mobile, and equitable. But working with the private sector to implement innovations can be tricky,… Read More

Cities across the country join escalating legal battle over net neutrality

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 at 10:30 am 4 Comments

Top officials in 27 cities across the country are backing a lawsuit over the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality, claiming that removing those protections makes it more difficult for municipal governments to… Read More

Most Americans believe tech companies should be regulated like news publishers, survey finds

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 at 10:19 am 3 Comments

A whopping 79 percent of Americans believe that tech companies should be regulated in the same way that news organizations are, according to a new survey from Gallup and Knight… Read More

What the repeal of net neutrality regulations means for cyber security

by Corey Nachreiner on August 7, 2018August 8, 2018 at 10:45 am 6 Comments

COMMENTARY: Security issues aside, the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality pisses me off. I know – that’s an unusual introduction to an article, but it’s important you know an author’s… Read More

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TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

by Starla Sampaco on August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 at 4:54 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Seattle sports stadiums all Clear for new biometric security, payments and alcohol ID verification Comcast’s Seattle expansion highlights complex history of urban internet access T-Mobile takes its… Read More

Comcast’s Seattle expansion highlights complex history of urban internet access

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 7, 2018August 9, 2018 at 2:33 pm 5 Comments

Comcast will start serving two dense and popular Seattle neighborhoods for the first time Aug. 18. The company’s internet and cable services will become available for residents of First Hill… Read More

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What is internet? Relive the Microsoft v. Netscape browser war in new series ‘Valley of the Boom’

by Kurt Schlosser on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 at 10:37 amComment

HBO’s “Silicon Valley” may provide an absurdly comedic take on startups and the modern tech industry, but a new series coming from the National Geographic Channel will provide a historical… Read More

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Freshly hatched Loon strikes deal to beam internet access from balloons over Kenya

by Alan Boyle on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 at 4:00 pmComment

News Brief: A week after becoming an independent business under Alphabet’s wing, the venture formerly known as Google’s Project Loon has struck its first commercial deal to provide balloon-powered 4G/LTE… Read More

Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax from internet retailers in historic e-commerce case

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 at 10:42 am 4 Comments

States can collect sales tax from online sellers even if those companies don’t have a physical presence in the state, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday morning in a case… Read More

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As net neutrality officially ends, here’s what you need to know about what’s next

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 at 6:08 pm 2 Comments

Obama-era regulations known as net neutrality officially end Monday. The Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal the rules back in December amid backlash from open internet activists and big tech… Read More

Senate votes to overturn FCC’s net neutrality repeal, kicking the process over to the House

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 at 1:12 pmComment

The U.S. Senate took a critical step toward restoring regulations known as net neutrality Wednesday. Fifty-two Senators voted to overturn the FCC decision to repeal net neutrality late last year. Senators… Read More

Senate is forcing a vote to restore net neutrality, backed by Reddit, Mozilla and other tech companies

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 at 11:26 am1 Comment

Senate Democrats filed a petition that would force a vote to overturn the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality regulations Wednesday. What comes next is a Senate vote on a Congressional… Read More

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Interview: Sen. Maria Cantwell on the fight for net neutrality, Facebook hearings and T-Mobile merger

by Monica Nickelsburg on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 at 3:19 pmComment

Senate Democrats are planning to force a vote to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality repeal and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) wants more tech companies to join the fight.… Read More

Oregon enacts net neutrality law as Pacific Northwest Trump resistance grows

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 at 10:25 am 20 Comments

Government agencies in Oregon will be prohibited from contracting with internet providers that don’t uphold net neutrality principles under a new law signed by Gov. Kate Brown Tuesday. The rules… Read More

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FCC approves SpaceX’s plan to provide broadband services with Starlink satellites

by Alan Boyle on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 at 4:53 pmComment

The Federal Communications Commission says it has approved SpaceX’s application to provide broadband internet access via thousands of Starlink satellites — a new breed of spacecraft that’s currently under… Read More

ACLU urges local governments to offer public internet as a utility after FCC’s net neutrality rollback

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 at 10:02 am 4 Comments

The nation’s leading civil rights group is urging local governments to treat internet like a public utility as concern over deregulation of private broadband providers grows. The American Civil Liberties… Read More

Cities join net neutrality fight with Open Internet Pledge spearheaded by New York City mayor

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 at 3:42 pm 2 Comments

The mayors of New York, San Francisco, Portland, and a handful of other cities across the country are banding together to pressure internet providers to respect net neutrality standards. New… Read More

Homework would be bus work in Microsoft’s plan to bring internet access to kids in rural areas

by Kurt Schlosser on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 at 2:21 pmComment

School kids in rural Michigan who have less-than-adequate internet connections at home could get some homework done on the bus if Microsoft gets FCC approval for an experiment it wants… Read More

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Microsoft expands broadband initiative to bring internet to 3 million people in rural communities

Washington Gov. Inslee says state is ready for Trump attack on net neutrality law: ‘Bring it on’

What California’s net neutrality battle with DOJ means for Washington and other states with open internet laws

Watch: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ trailer is a geeky peek at the world we’ve created online

Commentary: Seattle cannot afford to fall behind on 5G wireless technology

Net neutrality or not, new research shows cell carriers throttle video content all the time

Proposed T-Mobile merger with Sprint on hold as FCC pauses 180-day shot clock

Why Seattle’s plan to bring Intersection WiFi kiosks and bus stop makeovers stalled

Cities across the country join escalating legal battle over net neutrality

What the repeal of net neutrality regulations means for cyber security

TLDR: Buy food and drinks with just a fingerprint, Seattle’s complex history of urban internet access, T-Mobile’s tech truck

Comcast’s Seattle expansion highlights complex history of urban internet access

What is internet? Relive the Microsoft v. Netscape browser war in new series ‘Valley of the Boom’

Freshly hatched Loon strikes deal to beam internet access from balloons over Kenya

Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax from internet retailers in historic e-commerce case

As net neutrality officially ends, here’s what you need to know about what’s next

Senate votes to overturn FCC’s net neutrality repeal, kicking the process over to the House

Senate is forcing a vote to restore net neutrality, backed by Reddit, Mozilla and other tech companies

Interview: Sen. Maria Cantwell on the fight for net neutrality, Facebook hearings and T-Mobile merger

Oregon enacts net neutrality law as Pacific Northwest Trump resistance grows

FCC approves SpaceX’s plan to provide broadband services with Starlink satellites

ACLU urges local governments to offer public internet as a utility after FCC’s net neutrality rollback

Cities join net neutrality fight with Open Internet Pledge spearheaded by New York City mayor

Homework would be bus work in Microsoft’s plan to bring internet access to kids in rural areas

Q&A: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks net neutrality, states’ rights and taking on Trump

It’s official: Washington governor signs landmark net neutrality bill into law

Washington becomes first state in the nation to pass net neutrality regulations in defiance of FCC

Congressional Dems launch plan to bring back net neutrality amid open internet demonstrations from tech companies

As net neutrality repeal becomes official, here is where Washington state’s open internet fight stands

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