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Internet firms aren't broadcasters: court
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Internet service providers are not broadcasters, and don't need to adhere to strict rules designed to boost Canadian content on domestic television and radio, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Thursday. The decision is a victory for telecommunications and Internet companies, including Bell Canada, Telus, Rogers Communications, Cogeco Cable and Bell Aliant, and a loss for ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:31:30 -0800

Internet Broadcasting and Exact Drive to Provide Comprehensive Digital Political Advertising Solution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Broadcasting and Exact Drive announced today an agreement to provide political and issue advocacy campaign advertisers with digital advertising offerings ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:00 -0800

Iran increasingly controls its Internet
TEHRAN — Whenever Maysam, a prominent Iranian blogger, connects to the Internet from his office in the bazaar, he switches on a special connection that for years would bypass the Islamic republic’s increasingly effective firewall . Read full article >>

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:03:29 -0800

Can Hackers Destroy The Internet?
Botnets, trojans, SQL injections and DDoS attacks.  Most internet users have no idea what those things are, or how they are shaping the future of their connected lives.  One thing is certain, more computers and wireless devices are going to be compromised this year than were last year.  Some companies will go out of business as a result. State secrets will be revealed.  A mysterious charge will ...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:19:37 -0800

Internet providers not subject to Broadcasting Act
Retail internet service providers, such as Rogers and Bell, that provide end‑users with access to broadcasting over the internet are not subject to the Broadcasting Act because they have no control over the programming transmitted, the Supreme Court of Canada rules.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:27:38 -0800