WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, to be the head of the agency. If she's confirmed by the Senate, she'll be the first woman to fill that role. Biden also nominated Gigi Sohn, a net neutrality advocate and a former FCC official,
SOUTHFIELD - After several years of planning, the Detroit Internet Exchange has been granted tax-exempt status, establishing itself as a long-term, standalone entity and furthering its commitment to improve Michigan internet connectivity. Since its founding in 2014, the DET-iX has grown to become the largest fee free exchange in the world and the overall ninth
WASHINGTON DC - A new bill aims to make high-speed internet more accessible everywhere in the US, including far-flung locations and underserved communities. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has introduced the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (PDF), which will spend $94 billion to ensure that unserved and persistent poverty communities have access to affordable high-speed internet.
ANN ARBOR - Michelle Gilbert, vice president of communications at Comcast's Heartland Region (Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky) rebuffs story in the technology press that claims Comcast data caps will cost people money. She also outlines various plans businesses can purchase to bundle Internet and telephone services. Her job is to develop and manage all proactive and
NEW YORK - With everything moving to streaming services right now, live TV might seem like it’s an archaic thing of the past. But don’t count it out just yet — there’s still programming, like sporting events and award shows — that aren’t easy to find or are even available online, and first-run primetime shows are still broadcast
BAD AXE—The Huron County Economic Development Corp. and the recently formed Huron County Broadband Committee have launched a new initiative to help expand and improve high-speed internet access for county residents, businesses, schools, health care centers, and community organizations. “The Huron County EDC is constantly working on ways to improve communities and business climate in
WASHINGTON DC - An old battle over who governs the internet will likely reignite as Democrats take control of the Federal Communications Commission following the inauguration of Joe Biden. Reinstating Obama-era net neutrality rules thrown out under the Trump administration will likely be a top priority for the agency, experts say. Earlier this week, FCC
LONDON, England - Data could be transmitted through lasers a thousand times faster than current internet cables after a major breakthrough, scientists have said. The new research uses terahertz quantum cascade lasers that could send data around the world at speeds unimaginable using current technology. The lasers could be used to vastly speed up data communications, according to the
BINGHAM FARMS - jacapps announced it has launched more than 100 audio apps for its newest client, Salem Media Group, a Christian and Conservative content radio broadcaster. The 116 new apps, which are a complete upgrade, are available now in the Apple iTunes and Android Play stores as updates to the original versions. Through an
ROYAL OAK - Robert Sanders, President and CEO of ManagedWay, a nationally recognized leader in dedicated internet access, cloud computing and collocation services, joins M2 TechCast to tell the story of the company he founded in 2005. Sanders has an electro-mechanical background in the aerospace industry where he is both FAA and NASA-level certified and
