6 posts and columns on telcos

Netflix Takes Aim at the Cable Guys, With a Promise to Start Firing Tomorrow

in Media on January 26, 2011 at 2:25 pm PT

Netflix, which is fighting with the cable guys and telcos over streaming video costs, says it will publish a ranking of the best broadband performers. Or in other words: Netflix says it will tell some broadband customers that they ought to get a new provider.

Today's Daily Cord-Cutting Denial: Viacom

in Media on November 11, 2010 at 1:33 pm PT

We know the drill by now: Cable company exec speaks in a public setting, gets asked about “cord cutting” and says he can’t see it. Cue disbelief.

Understanding Your Phone Bill: Telecom Immunity Charge

in News on June 25, 2008 at 5:08 am PT

Sen. Chris Dodd’s threats of a filibuster forced the Senate to reconsider the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act once before. Sadly, they didn’t get it rewritten, which is why the Connecticut Democrat is now threatening to filibuster it again.

Sure It's Not Called the Domestic Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978?

in News on June 20, 2008 at 11:47 am PT

What was it Thomas Jefferson once said, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” Whatever it was, it bears repeating today in light of the astonishing amendments made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 this week.

Sure It’s Not Called the Domestic Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978?

in News on June 20, 2008 at 11:47 am PT

What was it Thomas Jefferson once said, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” Whatever it was, it bears repeating today in light of the astonishing amendments made to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 this week.