Amazon Ranks Last in 2020 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index; Twitter Takes Top Spot
New research sheds light on a systemic crisis of transparency and accountability among digital platforms and telecommunications companies.
Internet Access & Adoption
2/23 Coalition Amicus Brief Defending 2020 FCC Order Opening 6 GHz band for Unlicensed Sharing
2/23 FCC Reply Comments Urging Expansion of E-Rate to Address Homework Gap During Pandemic
2/16 FCC Comments Urging E-Rate Expansion to Address Homework Gap During Pandemic
2/11 FCC Comments on Behalf of Public Interest Organizations Supporting Modernization of Consumer Device Authorization Rules
OTI Petitions FCC to Restore Net Neutrality, Strengthen Lifeline
The 2017 repeal of net neutrality was particularly damaging to the Lifeline program.
1/26 FCC Petition Urging Expansion of E-Rate to Provide Broadband Needed for Remote Learning for Students Without Access
New America’s Open Technology Institute and Education Policy Program Join Coalition Requesting Emergency E-Rate Funding and Flexibility to Close the Remote Learning Gap
Emergency petition asks FCC to authorize the additional E-Rate funding and flexibility needed to close the remote learning gap.
OTI to FCC: Make the Emergency Broadband Benefit a ‘Rapid Success’
As the pandemic rages and the digital divide widens, the stakes for this program couldn’t be higher.
OTI Statement on Ajit Pai’s Resignation from the FCC
We look forward to turning the page on this chapter of FCC history and urge new leadership to set a new course.
OTI Calls Stimulus Bill ‘A Huge Step Forward’ for Internet Affordability
OTI welcomes this long-overdue legislation as a huge step forward for internet affordability.
OTI Urges Congress to Address Broadband Affordability Crisis
Lawmakers must address the high cost of internet service in any forthcoming emergency relief legislation.