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The Open MIC BlogThe Open MIC Blog
In the News..."The choice is simple for the FCC and the U.S. Department of Justice: Stop this merger now. If it is allowed to happen it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to recreate a competitive wireless market."
Seattle Times
AT&T is lining up support for its acquisition of T-Mobile from a slew of liberal groups with no obvious interest in telecom deals — except that they’ve received big piles of AT&T’s cash.
Politico.com
AT&T is lining up support for its acquisition of T-Mobile from a slew of liberal groups with no obvious interest in telecom deals — except that they’ve received big piles of AT&T’s cash. Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0611/56660.html#ixzz1OzfkZFlI
Politico.com
"Opposition is steadily growing to AT&T Inc.'s proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile USA, as competitors, state regulators and elected officials have come out in recent days expressing concerns about the acquisition from Deutsche Telekom AG. "
The Wall Street Journal
"This merger will also be good for workers. Past experience with major wireless mergers indicates that employee retention issues can be managed through careful planning and the return of outsourced work to the United States."
Broadband Breakfast
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Want to know what’s happening on key issues of media responsibility from the perspective of investors? Check out the Open MIC blog, where we provide our take on the latest in the news.
Investors to AT&T: Let Shareholders Vote on Open, Free Internet Access for All
Submitted by michael on Wed, 2011-10-26 14:34Shareholders of AT&T Inc. have filed a proposal calling for the company “to publicly commit to operate its wireless broadband network consistent with network neutrality principles” that would maintain open access to the Internet on wireless networks.
The filing comes only weeks before implementation of new Federal Communications Commission rules on network neutrality that provide a broad exemption for wireless broadband networks – the fastest growing segment of the Internet.
AT&T Shareholder Proposal: Network Neutrality on Wireless Networks
Submitted by michael on Wed, 2011-10-26 14:12Here's the complete text of a proposal introduced by AT&T shareholders for consideration at the company's annual meeting in April 2012.
Sens. Franken, Wyden to SEC: Allow AT&T, Verizon, Comcast shareholders to vote on net neutrality
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2011-03-10 16:38The senators advocate for a shareholder opportunity to "tell corporate boards that net neutrality is an important issue and telecommunications companies should ensure equal, nondiscriminatory access to all content on their networks."
Open MIC Response to Anticipated FCC Ruling on Net Neutrality: Wireless will be the new battlefield
Submitted by michael on Mon, 2010-12-20 20:05The anticipated ruling tomorrow by the Federal Communications Commission will by no means mark the end of the battle for net neutrality. By creating a different set of rules for wireless broadband, the decision creates a major regulatory loophole – one that, in the long-term, will prove detrimental to the innovation and openness which drives the American economy.
Investor Voice Registers in National Debate on Open Internet
Submitted by michael on Fri, 2010-12-17 16:33Shareholders who believe open Internet policies are critical to the health of America’s economy and society are making an impression in the heated discussion and debate about the future of the Internet currently underway in Washington, D.C.
Investors to Telecom Companies: Let Shareholders Vote on Open Intenet for All
Submitted by michael on Mon, 2010-12-13 14:11A group of investors – ranging from Mike D of the Beastie Boys to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica of Atchison, Kansas – has filed proposals with the nation’s largest telecom companies calling for shareholder votes on net neutrality policies that would maintain open access to the Internet on wireless networks.
Open MIC Urges FCC to Adopt "Third Way" Approach to Broadband Internet Regulation
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2010-07-15 15:39The Federal Communications Commission should continue its “pro-investment, pro-innovation, pro-competition, pro-consumer policies” regarding the Internet by adopting a “third way” approach to broadband Internet regulation recently proposed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, according to a group representing institutional investors.
President Obama Endorses Principle of Free and Open Internet
Submitted by michael on Wed, 2010-02-03 13:20In an interview, President Obama made his views on net neutrality clear, saying:"I'm a big believer in Net Neutrality." You can view a clip from the interview here on YouTube.
U.S. Senator Durbin Asks 30 Companies for Information on Human Rights Practices in China
Submitted by michael on Wed, 2010-02-03 13:27U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies - including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter - seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.
Clinton Says Open Internet Is a Priority for U.S. and American Business
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2010-01-21 16:13An open Internet is good for society and good for business. And American technology companies need to make a “principled stand” against attempts at censorship. That’s one of the messages delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton in a major speech that focused on attempts by some national governments to stifle the “free exchange of ideas” among their citizens.