Technology over ideology

Article Abstract:

Michael Powell, FCC chairman, completed his fourth year in this post in December 2004 and fought for public policy during his tenure by pushing aside ideology. Michael Powell outlined his vision of network freedom and gave a clear message to the network owners about building a neutral network or facing an impatient federal regulator.

Interview, Technology and state, Technology policy

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When they talk tech, DC listens

Article Abstract:

Four government technology advisors?are identified and their work is briefly described: Donald Kerr, with the CIA; Ron Sega, who advises Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld; Andy Setos, who advises Rep Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and Sen Fritz Hollings (D-SC); and Ed Thomas, who advises FCC Chmn Michael Powell.

Labor force information, Employment, Consultants, Consultants (Persons), United States. Central Intelligence Agency, United States. Department of Defense, Kerr, Donald MacLean, Jr., Sega, Ron, Setos, Andy, Thomas, Ed (British playwright)

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Voice-over-IP's unlikely hero

Article Abstract:

Before leaving his position, Michael Powell, commissioner of Federal Communications Commission stopped Madison River, an internet service provider for the Southeast and Midwest from providing voice over IP (VoIP) to it customers. The details of the commissioner's action are presented.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Telegraph & other communications, Legal/Government Regulation, Services discontinued, Laws, regulations and rules, Internet service providers, Discipline, Internet service provider, Powers and duties, Cable telephony, Service discontinuation, IP telephony, Internet telephony

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