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6:34 am on May 2, 2016 · access (43), civic hall (20), maya wiley (3), new america nyc (2), oti (20), wi-fi (5)

WEBCAST TONIGHT: FAST AND FREE : New York’s Vision for Public Wi-Fi Everywhere #NYCWiFi @newamericanyc @oti

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LivestreamToday Monday May 2 2016 New America NYC will present a panel discussion FAST AND FREE : New York’s Vision for Public Wi-Fi Everywhere at Civic Hall in NYC. Noting New York City’s growing dependence on Wi-Fi, in particular through new initiatives such as the LinkNYC franchise to turn phone booths into hotspots, and the NYCEDC’s RISE : NYC resiliency initiative, New America is specifically concerned about possible congestion if LTE-U is broadly implemented by telcos. After a technical introduction by OTI’s Michael Calabrese, Maya Wiley of the NYC Mayor’s Office will deliver a keynote on the policy and planning aspects. The Panel: Dmytro Pokhylko – Vice President, NYC Economic Development Corporation; Colin O’Donnell – Chief Innovation Officer, Intersection; Andrew Afflerbach – CEO and Director of Engineering, CTC Technology & Energy; Chris Szymanski – Director of Product Marketing & Government Affairs, Broadcom; & Greta Byrum, Acting Director, Resilient Communities Program, New America. The event will be webcast live on the Internet Society Livestream Channel.

What: FAST AND FREE : New York’s Vision for Public Wi-Fi Everywhere
Where: Civic Hall NYC
When: Monday May 2 2016 6:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | 22:30-00:30 UTC
Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/fastandfree
Twitter: #NYCWiFi https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCWiFi

5:13 pm on February 24, 2016 · broadband (121), CDT (14), oti (20), privacy (69), public knowledge (8)

VIDEO: Preserving #Broadband Network #Privacy @publicknowledge @oti @cdt

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On February 17 2016, Public Knowledge and the Open Technology Institute at New America hosted a discussion panel Preserving Broadband Network Privacy in Washington DC. For decades, consumers have been protected by privacy rules at the FCC that protected them from the one company with access to all of their communications: their phone company. When the FCC reclassified broadband as a Title II common carrier service, it gave forbearance to these phone network privacy rules when it came to broadband. And yet, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has expressed interest in beginning work on creating appropriate privacy rules for broadband, the essential communications network of this century. Are such rules needed and what would the look like? What is special about broadband networks that the FCC needs to take action to ensure privacy over them? How does network privacy fit into the broader landscape of privacy policy? Panelists: Harold Feld, Public Knowledge; Sarah Morris, Open Technology Institute at New America; Erik Stallman, Center for Democracy & Technology; Mary Sisak, Alarm Industry Communications Committee. Moderator: Chris Lewis, Public Knowledge. Video is below.

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ImhZzDOkl80
PK: Protecting Privacy, Promoting Competition
OTI: The FCC’s Role in Protecting Online Privacy
CDT: Applying Communications Act Consumer Privacy Protections to Broadband

7:09 pm on February 11, 2016 · net neutrailty (6), oti (20), zero rating (1)

VIDEO: Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality : When is ‘Free’ Content Good for Users? @OTI @NewAmerica #zerorating

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On February 4 2016 the Open Technology Institute hosted a panel Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality : When is ‘Free’ Content Good for Users? to examine the issue of ‘zero-rating‘ both at home and abroad. SPEAKERS: Kevin Martin, Vice President for Mobile & Global Access, Facebook; Kathleen Ham, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, T-Mobile USA; Matt Wood, Policy Director, Free Press; David E. Young, Vice President, Verizon Public Policy. MODERATOR: Michael Calabrese, Director, Wireless Future Project, Open Technology Institute at New America. Video is below.

View on uStram: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/82565938
Twitter: #zerorating + @oti

2:49 am on June 2, 2014 · broadband (121), community networks (67), muni (10), oti (20), seatoa (1)

VIDEO: Localism Over Consolidation: An Exploration of Public #Broadband Options @OTI #broadbandoptions

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On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 the Open Technology Institute (OTI) presented a panel – Localism Over Consolidation: An Exploration of Public Broadband Options – in Washington DC, a discussion of various approaches to local investment in broadband. The panel featured a diverse set of experts on public broadband networks and projects, including the manager of a municipal fiber network in Wilson, NC. Panelists discussed different approaches communities have taken so far and share thoughts on what steps other local governments can take going forward to support access to affordable and high-speed broadband. Speakers: Christopher Mitchell, Director of Community Broadband Networks, Institute for Local Self-Reliance; Joanne Hovis, President, CTC Technology & Energy; Will Aycock, General Manager, Greenlight, Wilson, NC; Catharine Rice, President, SouthEast Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SEATOA). Moderator: Sarah Morris, Senior Policy Counsel, New America’s Open Technology Institute. Video is below.

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/jbTy4Njle0k
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/ADn9VKaKrTjZ/
Twitter: #broadbandoptions

9:26 pm on April 3, 2014 · EC (5), fadi chehadi (1), house (28), iana (17), larry strickling (18), ntia (34), oti (20)

VIDEO: #IANA Transition Hearing @HouseCommerce #SubCommTech

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Energy + Commerece

Energy + CommereceOn Wednesday April 2 2014, at 10.30am EDT, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing Ensuring the Security, Stability, Resilience, and Freedom of the Global Internet in Washington DC. The topic under discussion was the proposed transfer of the IANA stewardship from the United States to the global Internet community. Witnesses were Larry Strickling of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Fadi Chehade of ICANN, former Ambassador David Gross, Steve DelBianco of NetChoice, and Carolina Rossini of the OTI. Video is below

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/ZXpnMCowcU0
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/ydGKvDI5CgLR/
Background memo: http://docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/IF16/20140402/102044/HHRG-113-IF16-20140402-SD002-U1.pdf
Twitter: #SubCommTech | #IANA

Topics:

  • How will NTIA collect and assess proposals? Has a process been determined? Is there a timeline in place for a decision?
  • Does transition of the IANA functions out of NTIA have implications for national security?
  • How will NTIA ensure that any transition is smooth and does not affect the daily functioning of the Internet?
  • What will be the result if NTIA does not receive a proposal that satisfies the criteria it set forth? Does NTIA plan to exercise the automatic option for renewal on the IANA contract if a satisfactory proposal is not received?
  • What sort of multi-stakeholder community would be the ideal replacement for NTIA’s role in the IANA functions?
  • What safeguards will be in place to prevent a future change that would allow for governments to seize control?
  • What oversight role should Congress play to ensure a successful outcome.
  • What will be the practical impact of this transition on Internet users and businesses that utilize the Internet for commerce?
  • What will be the practical impact of this transition on Internet users and businesses that utilize the Internet for commerce?
7:05 am on January 13, 2014 · broadband (121), dc (3), fcc (92), infrastructure (23), legal hackers (13), mapping (5), ntia (34), NYCEDC (3), oti (20)

VIDEO: DC Legal Hackers Broadband Infrastructure Mapping #legalhack #broadband

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On Wednesday January 8, 2014 DC Legal Hackers hosted #LegalHack Broadband Infrastructure, a meetup to discuss the efforts of city, state, and federal governments to create and maintain maps of broadband infrastructure to improve awareness, choice, and competition in the broadband market. Speakers included Virginia Maloney, Senior Project Manager, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC); Anne Neville, Director, State Broadband Initiative, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); Mike Byrne, Geographic Information Officer, Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Greta Byrum, Senior Field Analyst, Open Technology Institute (OTI). Moderator was Julia Pulidindi, Senior Associate, The National League of Cities. The event was webcast live by the Internet Society North America Bureau, video is below.

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/R7lhMTuGl4s
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/iNNBJLjaRfGH/
Twitter: #legalhack | #broadband

4:20 pm on November 18, 2013 · bruce schneier (9), new america foundation (14), nsa (10), oti (20), policy (40), sascha meinrath (2), surveillance (38), zoe lofgren (1)

VIDEO: @OTI Briefing on the Technological Impact of NSA #Surveillance #NSAreform

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On November 15, 2013 the Open Technology Institute hosted a Briefing on the Technological Impact of NSA Surveillance on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The briefing provided insight into how the technology and regulatory environment has led to the current situation and the ramifications of that surveillance on society and governance overall, while also considering the challenges confronting the Obama Administration’s external Review Group. Beyond the well-known issues over civil rights, this will be an important presentation on the technological implications of surveillance, and the dangers policy makers need to consider as they look to reform the government’s practices. Speakers: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose, Calif.) – Member, House Judiciary Committee & Member, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology; Sascha Meinrath – Director, Open Technology Institute and Vice President, New America Foundation, and Bruce Schneier, Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard & Author, Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust Society Needs to Survive. Video is below.

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/PkANFt_wIc0
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/m6xPVybyF7j3/
Twitter: #NSAreform

1:40 pm on November 5, 2013 · google (23), isoc-dc (75), michael nelson (6), microsoft (10), oti (20), policy (40), spectrum (25), verizon (11), wireless (20)

VIDEO: Wireless 2020: Spectrum Crisis or Broadband Abundance? #spectrum @isocdc

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On Friday November 1 2013 the Internet Society Washington DC Chapter presented a forum – Wireless 2020: Spectrum Crisis or Broadband Abundance? – at the Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, Washington, DC. The event focused on the future of United States spectrum policy. The panel is Michael Calabrese of the Open Technology Institute, Charla Rath of Verizon, Preston F. Marshall of Google, and Afzal Bari of Bloomberg Government. Also speaking are Michael Nelson & Paula Boyd of Microsoft. The archived webcast is below. Click through to YouTube for an index.

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/qIBJqGsVaug
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/97J2D9Ayah4V/
Agenda: http://www.isoc-dc.org/2013/10/wireless-2020-spectrum-crisis-or-broadband-abundance/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/381220748678556/
Twitter: #isocdc | #spectrum

2:55 pm on July 21, 2013 · frank larue (1), human rights (8), internet freedom (81), new america foundation (14), open technology institute (1), oti (20), rebecca mackinnon (13), surveillance (38)

VIDEO: Safeguarding Human Rights in Times of Surveillance @oti #netfreedom #Q4LaRue

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On July 16 2013 the Open Technology Institute and Global Partners presented Safeguarding Human Rights in Times of Surveillance in Washington DC. The event’s featured speaker was Frank La Rue, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression. His talk was followed by a roundtable discussion with Rebecca Mackinnon, Cynthia Wong, and Carolina Rossini, moderated by Gene Kimmelman. Video is below.

View on YouTube: http://youtu.be/FC9daaaaznI
Transcribe on AMARA: http://www.amara.org/en/videos/dsvs5yGV5U8X/
Twitter: #q4larue

2:06 pm on November 19, 2012 · foss (7), job (1), OpenITP (12), oti (20), women (14)

@OpenITP and @NewAmericaOTI recruiting female interns #foss #fossopw

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The Open Internet Tools Project (OpenITP) and the Open Technology Institute (OTI) are both participating in the GNOME Outreach Program for Women internship outreach program. OpenITP’s Internship Program for Women! details their ongoing tasks and programs.

Other participating organizations include Mozilla, Tor, and Wikimedia. Applications close on December 3 2012.