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  • U.S. Green-Lights Nationwide Satellite Service Launch
  • Terror Bill Clears Senate
  • House members offer comprehensive privacy measure
  • FCC says long-distance access rules OK
  • Net Security Beefed Up to Thwart Possible Cyberterrorism
  • Terror Bill Limits Gambling, Too
  • FCC, Bells Spar Over Rates Before High Court
  • China replaces Web site barriers
  • FBI Warns of 'Skyfall' Attack
  • U.S. Raids Could Give More Pain to Indian IT Firms
  • White House Asks Companies For Help With New Government Computer Network
  • White House seeking priority wireless access for military, emergency crews
  • Lobbyist Expresses Concern Over Betting Ban Proponents
  • The End of E-Business as We Know It?
  • U.S. Plans New Cellular System
  • Auction Of Defense Department Spectrum Delayed Until 2004
  • Agencies Scrub Web Sites Of Sensitive Chemical Data
  • MPAA, RIAA Sue File-Sharers
  • Patriot Act puts privacy at risk
  • EU Going The Extra Mile For Broadband
  • Democrats Propose an e-Congress
  • NextWave Deal will be Difficult
  • Hotels Having Problems, Too

U.S. Green-Lights Nationwide Satellite Service Launch
A ruling by the FCC has opened the door for mobile satellite communications provider COMSAT Mobile Communications to launch nationwide service throughout the US.

Terror Bill Clears Senate
There's no need to add additional privacy protections to a anti - terrorism bill, say U.S. senators. The Senate votes 96-1 for the USA Act.

House members offer comprehensive privacy measure
A U.S. House committee offered up a set of baseline privacy rules that companies would be required to follow in both online and off-line transactions, a plan that drew mixed reviews from those involved in the issue.

FCC says long-distance access rules OK
Long distance telephone companies were not entitled to refuse reasonable requests for service and subsequent charges from smaller telephone companies.

Net Security Beefed Up to Thwart Possible Cyberterrorism
Power providers, phone companies and other firms that run the nation's infrastructure are quietly stepping up Internet security to prepare for potential cyberterrorism.

Terror Bill Limits Gambling, Too
The Financial Anti-Terrorism Act, approved by a House committee, prohibits banks from accepting money that would be used for online gambling.

FCC, Bells Spar Over Rates Before High Court
Federal regulators squared off against dominant local telephone companies before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing over the formula for determining rates the bigger players charge rivals for access to local networks.

China replaces Web site barriers
China's lifting of blocks on the Web sites of several foreign news organizations for a weekend Asia-Pacific summit attended by President Bush proved temporary: They were back in place Monday.

FBI Warns of 'Skyfall' Attack
The FBI issues a warning on its website that more terrorist attacks may occur soon. The name of the file? 'Skyfall.'

U.S. Raids Could Give More Pain to Indian IT Firms
India's once-booming software sector, already screeching to a crawl due to the U.S. recession and the attacks on New York and Washington, may be hit again by the U.S.-led air strikes on Afghanistan.

White House Asks Companies For Help With New Government Computer Network
After one day on the job, the president's cyberspace security adviser asked computer companies to help design a new secure telecommunications network for government use.

White House seeking priority wireless access for military, emergency crews
The Bush administration's new Cyberspace Security Advisor wants cellular carriers to provide military and civilian leaders, as well as emergency crews, with priority access to cellular networks.

Lobbyist Expresses Concern Over Betting Ban Proponents
Casino lobbyist is worried that an Internet gambling provision in a bill could serve as a vehicle to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on college sports.

The End of E-Business as We Know It?
Not likely, experts say, but as the Internet tax moratorium expires, a level playing field is created for the first time and state and local governments will be freed to impose new taxes on dot coms.

U.S. Plans New Cellular System
The White House plans to assign emergency crews and government officials special access codes that will give them priority on the nation's cellular system.

Auction Of Defense Department Spectrum Delayed Until 2004
The federal government has postponed any auction of Defense Department spectrum until 2004 and will study other federal bands for commercial 3G use.

Agencies Scrub Web Sites Of Sensitive Chemical Data
Some federal agencies have been removing documents from Internet sites to keep them away from terrorists, rekindling concerns that important information is being withheld from communities at risk from hazardous chemicals.

MPAA, RIAA Sue File-Sharers
It was only a matter of time for the commencement of litigation some call "Napster: Part 2."

Patriot Act puts privacy at risk
Civil rights advocates criticize the 'sweeping' surveillance powers contained in the USA Patriot Act, which expands law enforcement powers to track Net usage.

EU Going The Extra Mile For Broadband
Ten months after the European Union opened up the last mile of telephone lines to competition, Internet broadband access is starting to take off in most member states.

Democrats Propose an e-Congress
After the shut down of House of Representatives for five days and congressional offices, the idea of convening Congress on the Internet instead of on Capitol Hill is turning from impossible to intriguing

NextWave Deal will be Difficult
The Federal Communications Commission chairman said Tuesday it will be difficult for the government to settle its long court fight with bankrupt NextWave over cellular service in large U.S. cities.

Hotels Having Problems, Too
Chain hotels may find it easier than independent or franchise hotels to do the kinds of security screens the FAA is considering for the airlines.

 

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