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HTTP Supports Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act

9/27/07 11:47AM

For nearly a decade, the Internet Tax Moratorium has prevented state and local governments from imposing taxes on Internet access services.  As this policy is due to expire this November, we support ...

FCC Plans to Allow Unlicensed Devices on TV Channels Could Harm Digital Viewing in Hispanic Homes

9/25/07 10:29AM

Consumers watching TV with an antenna, will have to either purchase a digital TV or get a government subsidized digital converter box to continue to watch television after February 17, 2009.  These TV ...

FCC Seeks Public Comment on Digital TV Consumer Education

8/21/07 1:46PM

On July 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which seeks comment on potential DTV consumer education initiatives. Comments are due by September 17, 2007. The ...

Many Hispanics remain on the wrong side of the Digital Divide

5/22/07 3:53PM

Ten years ago, a group of leading Hispanic organizations formed HTTP to ensure that the needs and perspectives of the Hispanic community were included in policy debates regarding the Digital Divide. Since then, ...