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FCC Chairman: We Won't Filter Porn From Free Wireless System

Sasha Grey
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“Kevin Martin, the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission, called Ars Technica today to let us know that he has revised his proposal to roll out a free (and smut-free) wireless broadband service. In an effort to corral more votes, Martin has already circulated a new version of the plan, one that removes the controversial smut filtering requirement. ” [Link]


FCC Sides With NFL Network In Dispute With Comcast

NFL Cheerleaders
NFL Cheerleaders

“The FCC says Comcast should carry the league’s NFL Network on its popular digital cable package. The commission ruled that Comcast discriminated against the NFL Network by agreeing to carry the channel only on a more expensive sports cable service.” [Link]