Comcast agrees to lift BitTorrent block
Facing a threat of regulation, the ISP makes nice with a file-trading protocol.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.03.27
Google wins by losing wireless auction to Verizon
The search company saves the wireless Internet for its apps, but it doesn't have to actually run a network.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.03.21
Will the FCC disrupt Comcast's network disruption?
Maybe. But also maybe not.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.02.25
FCC can't stop Diane Keaton's TV F-bomb
A court ruling from last year has prevented the government from fining broadcasters that air "fleeting instances" of profanity.
Farhad Manjoo 2008.01.17
The FCC examines Comcast's traffic-blocking plan
Will the broadband company face a stiff fine for interrupting customers' file-trading sessions?
Farhad Manjoo 2008.01.09
Verizon sues to block an open wireless Internet
The FCC can't force carriers to let customers use any hardware and software on the 700 MHz wireless airwaves, the company says.
Farhad Manjoo 2007.09.14
Google's open-wireless bid: FCC decision Tuesday
The search company is pushing to allow us to do whatever we want on the wireless Internet. Will Google's first big lobbying effort pay off?
Farhad Manjoo 2007.07.30
Tech week in review: Intel joins cheap laptop drive
The chipmaker joins the $100 laptop foundation. Plus: Will the FCC allow open access for radio spectrum?
Farhad Manjoo 2007.07.15

Farhad Manjoo is a Salon staff writer covering technology and tech culture. He lives in San Francisco.

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