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FCC challenges app makers to protect open Internet

Jasmin Melvin | Washington | January 5

Reuters - U.S. regulators are asking software developers in an "Open Internet Challenge" to create apps that let Internet users know when their service provider -- fixed or mobile -- is interfering with content.

...The challenge also tries to boost useful research into ways to measure, preserve and track the openness of the Internet.


quiet Bill January 6, 2011 - 12:26am
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FCC Open Internet Apps Challenge

FCC Open Internet Apps Challenge Website

quiet Bill January 6, 2011 - 12:35am
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Some prize

PCWorld

The winners of the Open Internet Challenge will be invited to FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C., to present their work and be honored with a reception. Winners will have their apps and research featured on the FCC's website.

quiet Bill January 6, 2011 - 12:42am
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???

Is the FCC now asking developers to do what the FCC should be doing?


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steeleweed January 6, 2011 - 9:59am
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