Yoo, Christopher S., Wireless Networks: Technological Challenges and Policy Implications (November 6, 2013). U of Penn, Inst for Law & Econ Research Paper No. 13-31. Available at SSRN “Since June 2012, mobile wireless has emerged as the largest and fast growing medium for broadband service. At the same time, mobile wireless networks have proven considerably… Continue Reading
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Freedom on the Net 2013
“Freedom on the Net 2013 is the fourth report in a series of comprehensive studies of internet freedom around the globe and covers developments in 60 countries that occurred between May 2012 and April 2013. Over 60 researchers, nearly all based in the countries they analyzed, contributed to the project by researching laws and practices… Continue Reading
Pew – Technology Adoption by Lower Income Populations
Presentation: Technology Adoption by Lower Income Populations – Oct 8, 2013 at American Public Health Services Association “Aaron Smith, Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project, discusses the Project’s latest research about internet usage, broadband adoption, and the impact of mobile connectivity among lower-income populations.” Continue Reading
NYT – Selling Secrets of Phone Users to Advertisers
Selling Secrets of Phone Users to Advertisers – by Claire Cain Miller and Somini Sengupta, October 5, 2013 “Now, smartphones know everything — where people go, what they search for, what they buy, what they do for fun and when they go to bed. That is why advertisers, and tech companies like Google and Facebook,… Continue Reading
White Paper – Avoiding BYOD Legal Issues
Avoiding BYOD Legal Issues – Route1 Inc. September 2013 “Today’s business landscape is facing emerging legal issues stemming from bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives. The shift towards the use of personal computing devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones and now watches) to conduct business in theory is a win-win strategy for both the Enterprise and its employees.… Continue Reading
EPIC – Federal Appellate Court Upholds Privacy Protection for Wi-Fi Communications
“The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a lower court ruling against Google in a case arising out of the Street View interception of private Wi-Fi communications. The lawsuit alleges that Google’s ongoing interception of Wi-Fi payload data through its Street View program violated several laws, including the federal Wiretap Act. The court rejected… Continue Reading
Paper – Open Wireless vs. Licensed Spectrum: Evidence from Market Adoption
“The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is pleased to announce the publication of Open Wireless vs. Licensed Spectrum: Evidence from Market Adoption, authored by Yochai Benkler, and published in the latest issue of the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology [download here]. The paper reviews evidence from eight wireless markets: mobile… Continue Reading
Pew – Mobile Health 2012 Survey
Mobile Health 2012 – by Susannah Fox, Maeve Duggan, November 8, 2012 “Fully 85% of U.S. adults own a cell phone. Of those, 53% own smartphones. One in three cell phone owners (31%) have used their phone to look for health information. In a comparable, national survey conducted two years ago, 17% of cell phone… Continue Reading
Coalition launches Open Wireless Movement
Via EFF: “What is the Open Wireless Movement? Imagine a future with ubiquitous open Internet. We envision a world where, in any urban environment: Dozens of open networks are available at your fingertips. The societal expectation is one of sharing, and, as a result, wireless Internet is more efficient. The false notion that an IP… Continue Reading
Proposed Model Jury Instructions – The Use of Electronic Technology to Conduct Research on or Communicate about a Case
Proposed Model Jury Instructions – The Use of Electronic Technology to Conduct Research on or Communicate about a Case. Prepared by the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management, June 2012 “I know that many of you use cell phones, Blackberries, the internet and other tools of technology. You also must not talk… Continue Reading
EPIC – FCC Issues Stronger Telemarketing Rules to Protect Consumers
EPIC: “The Federal Communications Commission’s final rule amending the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) regulations is now in effect. The rule requires “(1)prior express written consent for all autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and residential lines; (2) allow[s] consumers to opt out of future robocalls during a robocall; (3) limit[s]… Continue Reading
2012 RJI Mobile Media News Consumption Survey
Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri – Mobile Media News Consumption Survey Executive Summary: Who uses mobile media devices?: “According to our findings, two-thirds of U.S. adults used at least one mobile media device in their daily lives during the first quarter of 2012. Smartphones and large media tablets are now… Continue Reading
