The Good, the Bad, and the 5G
The FCC Takes One Step Forward, and One Massive Step Backwards, In the Name of “5G.”
Internet Access & Adoption
California Leads the Nation in Passing Strongest Net Neutrality Law
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 822, the nation’s strongest net neutrality law.
OTI Responds to Several Lifeline-Related Requests
OTI filed comments to the FCC related to a subsidy program that low-income Americans can use to purchase telephone and broadband service.
OTI to FCC: Broadband is Not Reaching All Americans
OTI's comments to the FCC provide feedback on the state of broadband deployment and access in the United States.
9/11 FCC Public Interest Spectrum Coalition Filing On Using Mid-Band Spectrum To Improve Broadband Access
9/10 FCC Comments on the 37 GHz Band
OTI Submits Comments to the Federal Trade Commission Regarding Broadband and Privacy
The comments were submitted as the FTC seeks comment and hold hearings on competition and consumer protection in the 21st century.
Vermont and the District of Columbia Show a Renewed Interest in Broadband Privacy
In August, OTI submitted comments to Vermont’s Attorney General and the District of Columbia Office of Cable TV regarding broadband privacy.
8/27 FCC Petition To Deny T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Block Sprint/T-Mobile Merger
OTI urges the FCC to block the proposed merger of the nation’s third and fourth largest wireless carriers, T-mobile and Sprint.
OTI Moves Forward with Net Neutrality Lawsuit
The FCC failed to heed the voices of millions of Americans who support strong, enforceable net neutrality protections.
The U.S. Broadband Market is Deeply Anticompetitive
OTI's comments to the FCC outlined the myriad ways in which competition is thwarted, and offered suggestions for action from the FCC.
8/17 FCC Fixed Broadband Competition Comments
7/23 FCC Reply Comments Opposing Petition To Re-Open Rules For Wi-Fi Band
To Close the Digital Divide, Government Needs Better Data
OTI and a coalition filed comments with the NTIA stressing the need for better broadband availability data.