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OTI Submits Projects for the Knight News Challenge
Two OTI projects promote greater data literacy, and better access for schools.
Last week, the Open Technology Institute took the lead on two proposals submitted to the Knight Foundation’s latest News Challenge, which is focuse... -
Phase Two of the E-rate Modernization Process
Recommendations to the FCC on how to better support broadband connectivity at schools and libraries
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made significant strides in the past year toward the modernization of E-rate, the program that subs... -
6 articles you need to read about Net Neutrality
Soon, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to make a decision on what the future of the Internet could look like. The... -
What Happened to the Power of the People?
The flood of responses was “unprecedented.” Since the early 20th century, agencies like the Federal Communications Commission have asked the public... -
Reply Comments on Further Changes to the E-rate Program
Joint Recommendations from the Open Technology Institute and Education Policy Program on E-rate Modernization
Yesterday, New America’s Open Technology Institute and Education Policy Program submitted joint reply comments with Common Cause to the FCC in the ... -
With Mozilla-Ford Open Web Fellow and New Team Members, OTI Doubles Down on Internet Transparency
Today, the Mozilla and Ford Foundations announced they will be sponsoring their first class of Open Web Fellows in 2015, to begin building a new wo... -
Digital Borders and Technological Sovereignty: An Event Recap
Since June 2013, senior officials from Brasilia to Berlin have advanced proposals to protect data from foreign surveillance and gain “technological... -
Reply Comments on Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability
In light of recent market developments, novel consumer harms in the interconnection disputes between operators, widespread consumer complaints abou... -
Network Neutrality Debate Rages on as Reply Comment Deadline Passes
OTI files extensive comments with the FCC on the need for strong, enforceable rules
On September 10th, the spinning wheel of death appeared on a large number of websites in the United States. But the disruption wasn’t caused by an ... -
Transparent Tor Gateway on OpenWRT
When I was getting ready to go to DEF CON 22 this year in Las Vegas, I knew I would have to bring a spare laptop with an OS I could wipe when I got... -
Reply Comments on Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet
Yesterday, New America’s Open Technology Institute filed reply comments in the FCC’s Open Internet proceeding. The executive summary is below; down... -
After Istanbul
Transparency Reporting, the Post-Snowden Cloud, and the Future of the Internet Governance Forum
Amidst Internet Crackdown, Turkey Hosts IGF 2014 This past March, the Turkish government generated global headlines over its decision to block acce... -
The FCC must protect against further consolidation
And preserve the open Internet we know and love
As a consumer of communications services, you’re undoubtedly concerned about monthly fees that seem to constantly creep upward; about the quality o... -
OTI advocates for local broadband networks by submitting comments and joining a coalition
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been busy lately. In addition to reviewing comments about important issues like network neutrality,... -
From Surveillance to Swing States, Transparency to Turkish Digital Rights
What to Expect at the 2014 Internet Governance Forum
This week, OTI’s Policy Director Kevin Bankston and I are in Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the ninth annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), along wi... -
Comments on Municipal Broadband Petitions
The Open Technology Institute at the New America Foundation submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Petitions Pursuant... -
OTI Proposes Wireless Networks for Resilience in NYC
The Open Technology Institute has proposed a series of mesh networks and community-based trainings to make New York City more resilient to the effe... -
Summer of Surveillance Revelations Highlights Spread of Spy Tech to Repressive Regimes
As the fallout from Edward Snowden’s revelations continue to dominate the news, another surveillance scandal has begun making headlines: powerful, ... -
OTI Urges FTC to Address Effects of Big Data Technologies on Underserved Communities
Last week, New America’s Open Technology Institute urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to confront the challenges of determining the effects o... -
OTI Submites Reply Comments in Latest Round of Citizen's Broadband Radio Service Proceeding
On Friday OTI joined with Public Knowledge, Common Cause, and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in submitting reply comments to the Federal Com... -
Call for Proposals: International Commotion Mesh Wireless Projects
New AmericaThe Open Technology Institute is pleased to announce its first call for proposals from groups interested in implementing Commotion-based wireless m... -
President Obama comes out in favor of strong open Internet rules
Last week, President Obama made it clear that he supports an open Internet and would be opposed to a system where discrimination that favors "big w...