Does the Internet Need a Revised Communications Act?

Date: October 16, 2014

Since the last update of the Communications Act (in 1996) many leaders have proposed updating the act for the digital age. Our panel discusses whether the Internet — which started out digital — needs to be part of a rewrite that includes broadcast, cable, telephone, and satellite services.

Speakers:

Doug Brake, Information Technology Innovation Foundation
Justin “Gus” Hurwitz, Nebraska College of Law
Sarah Morris, New America Open Technology Institute
Cathy Sloan, Computer and Communications Industry Association