The lawsuit argues that the state law to force cable companies to provide channels on an individual basis runs afoul of federal law.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Data privacy laws could make criminal justice system even more unfair
As written, these regulations give police access to useful information while keeping it out of defendants’ reach.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers
A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.
Posted inBusiness
Otelco announces leadership change
Richard Clark has been named president of the New Gloucester telecommunications company.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Support ‘small cell’ infrastructure investment in Maine
L.D. 1517 will bring enhanced wireless to a broader swath of the state through the use of an important technology.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill would curb data selling by Maine internet service providers
Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a measure Tuesday that would require Maine internet service providers to obtain consent before sharing customer data with a third party.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t allow public-access TV to get pushed aside
Officials should hold telecom providers to their commitment to fund local channels until the stations make the transition to a post-cable world.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Spectrum getting static for moving local-access channels to ‘digital Siberia’
A bill now being drafted would force the cable company to make community television easier to find by returning it to lower-number channels.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gina Barreca: When you’re sick, the internet is the wrong place to hang out
Step away from the keyboard and have some warm tea.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: State may be resigned to scam callers, but we actually can do a lot to stop them
Why doesn’t the Maine Public Advocate tell frustrated consumers that service providers offer blocking features?