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iPhone Politics and Wednesday's iPhone Hearing in Congress
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Phone Politics and Wednesday’s iPhone Hearing in Congress
From OpenLeft.com, July 9, 2007
By Matt Stoller
Powerful Democratic Congressman Ed Markey is holding a hearing on Wednesday titled ‘Wireless Innovation and Consumer Protection’. But really, the hearing should be titled ‘the iPhone Hearing’, because that’s what this is about. The launch of the iPhone is not just a consumer landmark, it’s a significant moment in internet politics. Working Assets has already pointed this out with an action campaign, and their CEO Michael Kieschnick has a thoughtful post on the reactionary nature of the iPhone’s locked in contract with AT&T.
Rather than explaining the situation myself, I’m going to turn to an expert, Ben Scott, the policy director for Freepress. Ben’s a public interest lobbyist, and someone who has taught me a tremendous amount about telecom policy. Right now, there are a few confluent events that are inspiring a lot of debate around the public airwaves, and it all hinges on the iPhone and its immense significance.
I taped Ben’s explanation of the situation in his office earlier today.
SEE THE VIDEO AND READ THE REST:
From OpenLeft.com, July 9, 2007
By Matt Stoller
Powerful Democratic Congressman Ed Markey is holding a hearing on Wednesday titled ‘Wireless Innovation and Consumer Protection’. But really, the hearing should be titled ‘the iPhone Hearing’, because that’s what this is about. The launch of the iPhone is not just a consumer landmark, it’s a significant moment in internet politics. Working Assets has already pointed this out with an action campaign, and their CEO Michael Kieschnick has a thoughtful post on the reactionary nature of the iPhone’s locked in contract with AT&T.
Rather than explaining the situation myself, I’m going to turn to an expert, Ben Scott, the policy director for Freepress. Ben’s a public interest lobbyist, and someone who has taught me a tremendous amount about telecom policy. Right now, there are a few confluent events that are inspiring a lot of debate around the public airwaves, and it all hinges on the iPhone and its immense significance.
I taped Ben’s explanation of the situation in his office earlier today.
SEE THE VIDEO AND READ THE REST:
For more information:
http://www.freepress.net/news/24478
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