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EDITORIAL: We should be wary of digital cities

Editors September 16, 2021
The digital city is rapidly approaching, but it may introduce more problems than it solves.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Verizon announced a new partnership to make Boston a more technologically advanced city. Verizon is expanding its network speeds, Fios internet and cable television in the city. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City of Boston partners with Verizon to expand technological capacity

Kylie McDaneld November 29, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced a new partnership with Verizon on Nov. 20. The alliance will make Boston one of the most technologically advanced cities in the United States, according to a press release from Walsh’s office.
The Senate’s special committee on net neutrality released its final report. It calls to promote net neutrality through state government contracts. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Senate committee recommends ISP registry, limits on how online personal data can be used

Hannah Schoenbaum April 5, 2018
The Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection proposed protections for Massachusetts media consumers, in response to the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality.
Boston residents protest the repeal of net neutrality outside of the Verzion store at 745 Boylston St. Thursday night. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents protest possible net neutrality repeal at Verizon location

Haley Lerner December 8, 2017

Several hundred people gathered outside of the Verizon store near Copley Square Thursday as part of a nationwide protest against the current Federal Communications Commission chair and former Verizon...

General Assembly Boston hosts “Battle for Net Neutrality, Politics and Innovation” on Sept. 27. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Net neutrality loss could hurt Boston businesses

Jordan Saliby October 5, 2017

Imagine a world where the next great war was fought online. According to speakers at General Assembly Boston, it’s a reality that might not be so far off. Last Wednesday, General Assembly Boston...

EDITORIAL: ISP deregulation is disconnected from consumer interests

Editors March 26, 2017

Though you might not have known it from following the news, the American Health Care Act — may it rest in peace — wasn’t the only thing on this past week’s congressional agenda. On Thursday, the...

EDITORIAL: Driverless taxis do not solve Boston's transportation woes

EDITORIAL: Driverless taxis do not solve Boston’s transportation woes

Editors April 12, 2016

Since the emergence of science fiction as a genre, children and adults alike have dreamed of driverless cars, perhaps floating through or above metropolises in the distant future. Now, Emilio Frazzoli...

EDIT: Bet on Net Neutrality

EDIT: Bet on Net Neutrality

Editors February 6, 2015

Net neutrality has been in the news again lately thanks to a proposal by U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. Wheeler’s proposal would reclassify Internet as a telecommunications...

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