The most recent programs for the Telecommunication Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=403 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:32 GMT The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas Wheeler to serve as chair of the Federal Communications Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas Wheeler to serve as chair of the Federal Communications Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai gave the keynote address at a forum un cell phone "unlocking," a prohibited practice that could allow consumers to re-use phones once their service contract ends. WHO: *FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai *TechFreedom President Berin Szoka *Jerry Brito, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University *Chris Lewis, Director of Government Relations, Public Knowledge *Ryan Radia, Associate Director of Technology Studies, Competitive Enterprise Institute *Larry Spiwak, President, Phoenix Center http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313412-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Randall Stephenson and Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) talked about the future of mobile technology. Topics included rising use of smartphone, the increasing demand for broadband spectrum, and privacy issues related to the National Security agency's phone data collection programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313308-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) spoke to reporters after a closed briefing for members of the House of Representatives about the National Security Agency (NSA) program of collecting meta-data on international telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313301-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313301-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) spoke to reporters after a closed briefing for members of the House of Representatives about the National Security Agency (NSA) program of collecting meta-data on international telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313301-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), the ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, talked about Congress's role on several current communications issues such as spectrum auctions, cybersecurity, and freedom of the Internet. She also talked about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under its acting chair (FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn) and what the FCC agenda would be after a new full-time chairman was approved by the Senate. Brendan Sasso was the guest reporter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313165-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the issue ""President Obama Defends NSA Surveillance Programs." Video clips were shown of President Obama speaking the previous day. Pedro da Costa, Thompson Reuters economics reporter, discussed the May jobs report by telephone. The program concluded with a video clip of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) being interviewed the previous day for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313262-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313262-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) spoke to the press after a closed briefing of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee about National Security Agency collection of telephone records and ensuring national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313231-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the future of wireless communications. Witnesses Scheduled *Steve Largent, president and CEO, CTIA-The Wireless Association and former House member (1994-2002) *Doug Webster, vice president, Service Provider Routing, Mobility and Video Marketing, Cisco Systems *Steven K. Berry, president and CEO, Competitive Carriers Association *Delara Derakhshani, policy counsel, Consumers Union *Thomas F. Nagel, senior vice president, Business Development and Strategy, Communication and Data Services, Comcast Corp. *George Ford, chief economist, Phoenix Center http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313144-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julius Genachowski and Robert McDowell, respective former Democratic Federal Communications Commission chair and senior Republican commissioner, talked about some of the big decisions and issues during their term at the FCC, and major issues ahead for their successors at the agency. Topics included spectrum auctions slated for 2014, broadband deployment, and the Supreme Court decision to uphold a lower court ruling that the FCC has authority to impose a deadline on local government approval of cell phone tower site applications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312940-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telecommunication rebuilding efforts were shown in Moore, Oklahoma, as Kristin Peck talked about Cox Communication's response to the May 20, 2013, tornado. She talked about the company's programs to aid their customers and their employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312991-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Greg Walden (R-OR) talked about Congress' role in several current communications issues. Topics included Internet freedom, spectrum auctions, and cybersecurity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312890-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from several technology start-up and established companies talked about their newest devices to members of Congress and their staff attending the Consumer Electronics Association technology fair. Some of these devices included a company that recycles cell phones and pays the owners for them on the spot from a kiosk; another that prevents cell phone use while driving; and still another is a company begun by Iraq war veterans with software intended to widen benefits for veterans. The fair was held at the Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312641-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced two administration nominees, Representative Mel Watt (D-NC) for director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and telecommunications industry lobbyist Tom Wheeler to lead the Federal Communications Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312474-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312474-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Genachowski spoke about the telecommunications industry and economic growth. Among the topics he addressed were broadband access, mobile technologies, spectrum usage, and competition in the marketplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-3 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the House was considering cyber security legislation, Tom Kuhn, Peter Dumont, and Greg Garcia talked about cyber security threats. They discussed actions their industries have taken to address threats, and their plans to better ensure cyber security. The three guests were involved in the U.S. electric grid, the banking and financial services industry, and air travel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312009-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist and Laura Murphy talked about potential changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), which governs government access to information stored on the Internet. They argued that the government could read emails without a warrant, and that privacy rules on the Internet were far looser than those that apply to the postal service or telephone use. The two guests came together to support changing the ECPA, and also to launch the Digital 4th, a group "dedicated to bringing Fourth Amendment protections into the 21st century." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311872-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The University of Colorado Law School holds the 5th Annual Conference on Technology and Privacy at the Silicon Flatirons Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310335-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310335-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Robert McDowell (R) discussed telecommunications issues, which included spectrum auctions due in 2014, Internet freedom, cell phone unlocking, media ownership, and the FCC's recent approval of a deal to merge T-Mobile and MetroPCS. The guest interviewer was Bloomberg News media and regulatory affairs reporter Todd Shields. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311586-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marc Zwillinger, an attorney specializing in information security, talked about the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). The act was written in 1986 to provide more privacy for e-mails and other electronic communications. He discussed efforts in Congress to update the statute and the concerns of Congress, federal investigators and privacy advocates. Mr. Zwillinger argued that technology has made the law outdated. He pointed out that under the current law investigators can gain access to any e-mail older than 180 days without a search warrant. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on March 19, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311701-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311701-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Roberts talked about the future of cable television, the media, providing television content, technology, and business opportunities such as theme parks. Among the topics he addressed were technical innovations, expansion of services, broadband and Internet services, and integrating systems. He also talked about his life and career and gave a demonstration of Comcast's new programming and services. Mr. Roberts was interviewed by David Rubenstein at a luncheon meeting at the JW Marriott Hotel of the Economic Club of Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311652-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Weissmann, general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, talked about new technologies and the challenges the FBI and other law enforcement agencies face in getting private communications records for criminal cases. He said the ability to intercept communications with a court order was becoming obsolete. Topics included the Supreme Court's decision in the Jones case in the previous term, "going dark," and cyber security initiatives. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Legal Challenges Posed by New Technologies" was the speech at an American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security luncheon program at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Wyatt talked about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Universal Service Fund that ensures access to telephone and broadband services for all U.S. citizens. The fund covers broadband expansion to rural areas, schools, and libraries, and telephone service to low-income people. Mr. Wyatt also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phil Lapsley talked about his book, [Exploding the Phone: The untold Story of the Teenagers and Outlaws Who Hacked Ma Bell], in which he presents a history of the phone system and a flaw in its operation that allowed hackers or "phone phreaks" to make free, long-distance phone calls through the use of a "blue box," a device that mimicked tones used by AT&T. The use and distribution of the blue boxes was heralded by phone phreaks, including future Apple Computers co-founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, who built and sold the devices. Phil Lapsley spoke at Book Passage Bookstore in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311432-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Interviews included visits to booths featuring technology about Internet data security, health care, and 3-D printing on January10, 2013. The previous day a video eyewear booth was visited. This is the last in a series of "The Communicators" interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas. The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them. "The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311456-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Chairman Genachowski announced the approval of the T-Mobile and MetroPCS agreement. In addition, he said the commission was moving forward with implementation of the nationwide public safety network law and was on track to run the world's first incentive auction for freeing up spectrum. Other topics of discussion included broadband access, media ownership requirements and broadcasting rules regarding political advertisements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311437-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about how new technologies have outpaced traditional privacy safeguards and what the possibilities are for updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and other electronic surveillance laws. In their discussion they concentrated on electronic mail and cell phones. They agree that changes were needed to address technology and national security threats but that any reforms should also protect civil liberties. The Brennan Center for Justice and the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress presented "Privacy After Petraeus" at the Abramson Family Auditorium of New York University's Washington, D.C., campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311147-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former CEO of AT&T Ed Whitacre talked about his memoir, [American Turnaround: Reinventing AT&T and GM and the Way We Do Business in the USA]. In his memoir he tells the story of a small-town Texan who rose through the ranks of business to lead one of the nation's largest telecommunications companies. Mr. Whitacre also offered solutions to help restore the U.S. economy. He spoke with Fortune magazine's Stephanie Mehta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310538-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an open meeting on ways to improve wireless coverage and wi-fi technology through use of signal boosters. Commissioners acted on expanding availability of high frequency airwaves or spectrum to unlicensed devices. Chair Julius Genachowski said the proposed rules and expansion would make wi-fi exchanges much faster and meet the growing demand of consumer connectivity through multiple devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311087-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Wiley talked about Federal Communications Commission (FCC) policies and their role in the future of Internet accessibility. He focused on the wireless spectrum, broadcast ownership rules, and speculation that FCC chairman Julius Genachowski may resign this year. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311054-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311054-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Hayden talked about the impact of digital media on national security and intelligence gathering. Topics included recent cyber attacks made by China's government, the legality of using drones to target U.S. citizens, and attacking Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311052-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marissa Mayer shared her experiences and insight on the direction of new technology. She talked about the success of human interaction with technology, as in the case of the Siri function on Apple's iPhone and added that the future of Yahoo was to partner with other companies that have a lot of power in various sectors. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phil McKinney talked about the directions he'd like to guide the company. Also, Charla Rath talked about the looming crunch in spectrum as more people used a widening array mobile devices outside their homes. This was the fifth in a series of "The Communicators" interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.*The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them.*"The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310983-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Library of Congress held a panel discussion with some former colleagues of the late Clay T. Whitehead to discuss his legacy and unveil his collected papers. The Library of Congress recently accepted the papers of Clay T. Whitehead, who many credit as a visionary who helped create the modern telecommunications industry, first as a member of the Nixon administration and then as an entrepreneur. Mr. Whitehead led government efforts in the 1960s and 1970s to deregulate telecommunications and break up communications monopolies such as the Bell companies, paving the way for cable TV, cell phones, and other now widely used technologies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310332-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Federal Communication Commission talked about their policy agenda for 2013. Commissioners spoke about the lessons learned during Hurricane Sandy, the commission's role in consumer protection, and how its policies can spur innovation. "The FCC's Regulatory Agenda for 2013" was a panel of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310386-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310386-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Schmidt talked about new Google innovations, the importance of mobile devices, and the impact of technology on society. This was part of The Economist's "World in 2013 Festival," held in the Altman Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309815-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309815-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Technology correspondents Eliza Krigman, Gautham Nagesh, and Brendan Sasso talked about major technology and telecommunications issues expected in Congress and Federal Communications Commission policy in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310146-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the opportunities and challenges of data analysis. Some of the topics they discussed included ways that data was being used to help save lives, such as evacuations in portions of New York City during Hurricane Sandy, and challenges of privacy concerns. This was part of [The Economist]'s "World in 2013 Festival," held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Andrew Blum talked about his book, [Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet], in which he describes the physical components and locales that allow the Internet to function throughout the world. He visited the networks, data warehouses, and undersea cables that make the Internet what it is, and described how they all fit into a system that connects the world. Mr. Blum participated by video link from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309398-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) members testified on the FCC's broadband spectrum auction plan. The hearing was joined already in progress and was pre-empted by the House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309896-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association talked about the future of television. Topics included a shift from hardware based to software based telecommunications systems, increased accessibility to the consumer, the influence of social media on television, and changes in television viewing behavior. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309762-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Nojeim from the Center for Democracy and Technology and Konrad Motyka, president of the FBI Agents Association, discuss the privacy of email and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309669-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT RVerizon's Robert Mudge , CTIA's Christopher Guttman-McCabe, and Public Knowledge's Harold Feld talked about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on communications in late October 2012 and what it revealed about telecommunications systems during emergencies. Representative Eliot Engel also spoke by phone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309477-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julius Genachowski discussed international telecommunications policy. Topics included free speech, economic development, and the availability of broadband technology around the world. He warned that threats to the future of the Internet, including a proposed international governing body with the power to regulate the Internet, could result in a loss of economic growth and innovation in the U.S. After his opening remarks he was interviewed by Mr. Prieto and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309545-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roger Noll and Jerry Hausman examined the role of regulation and the impact of the breakup of AT&T in the 1980s in the case [U.S. v. AT&T], which reshaped the telecommunications market. In 1982 AT&T agreed to a settlement that would break up the company, and the divestiture began in 1984. Paul Barbagallo was the guest reporter. Professor Noll participated by video link from Stanford, California, and Professor Hausman from Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309005-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Gardner talked about telecommunications issues. Topics included competition and collaboration among telephone companies and providing broadband service to rural areas. Paul Barbagallo was the guest interviewer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308717-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mignon Cyburn talked about issues before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including emergency communications when storms occur or during a potential attack. They discussed the problem that the day after Hurricane Sandy made landfall at least 25 percent of cell phone sites in the hurricane's path were inoperable. Other topics included spectrum auctions, and the future of FCC leadership under in a new presidential administration. Paul Kirby was the guest interviewer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Leibowitz made opening remarks at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conference on robocalls. He said "nothing is off the table" when it comes to his agency's efforts to stop illegal robocalls, and that more than a dozen enforcement actions had been taken since he arrived at the FTC, with billions of illegal calls stopped. Following Mr. Leibowitz, industry representatives talked about the history of telephone communications and robocalls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308903-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telecommunications experts and scholars talked about access to high-speed data networks in rural communities. Hanns Kuttner began the discussion with a slide presentation of his study, "Broadband for Rural America: Economic Impacts and Economic Opportunities." Afterward, the panelists in their reaction to the study agreed that rural areas were likely to fall behind the rest of the country unless significant changes in government policy were made. Larry Thompson, an engineer and consultant, said that rural customers would be forced to pay more for broadband unless there was an effort similar to the depression-era program that extended telephone service to most of the country. They discussed the economic implications of a lack of broadband service. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Hudson Institute. This joint economic summit on "The Future of Rural Telecommunications" was co-sponsored by the Foundation for Rural Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308807-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT