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OTI partners with CityBridge on LinkNYC project replacing NYC payphones with free wi-fi hubs

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OTI partners with CityBridge on LinkNYC project replacing NYC payphones with free wi-fi hubs

OTI is pleased to announce its participation in LinkNYC, a plan to replace aging payphones in New York City with wi-fi hubs or “Links.”

Nov 18, 2014

OTI STATEMENT: Senate Votes to Block Consideration of USA FREEDOM Act, But the Fight for Surveillance Reform Continues

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OTI STATEMENT: Senate Votes to Block Consideration of USA FREEDOM Act, But the Fight for Surveillance Reform Continues

Nov 18, 2014

OTI Applauds FCC’s Plan to Raise the E-rate Funding Cap

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OTI Applauds FCC’s Plan to Raise the E-rate Funding Cap

Ensuring that schools and libraries have access to robust, affordable connectivity is critical in ensuring that learners of every age have a

Nov 17, 2014

USA FREEDOM Act: Broad, Bipartisan Support from Companies, Civil Society, and the Intelligence Community Alike

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USA FREEDOM Act: Broad, Bipartisan Support from Companies, Civil Society, and the Intelligence Community Alike

Nov 17, 2014

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The #CryptoDebate is Coming: Are You Prepared?

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The #CryptoDebate is Coming: Are You Prepared?

Here’s what you should read prior to the upcoming Open Technology Institute debate on on law enforcement vs. smartphone encryption: “Is FBI

Nov 14, 2014

Danielle Kehl, Kevin Bankston

As USA FREEDOM Act Heads to Senate Floor, OTI Reaffirms Its Strong Support and Opposes Any Anti-Privacy Amendments

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As USA FREEDOM Act Heads to Senate Floor, OTI Reaffirms Its Strong Support and Opposes Any Anti-Privacy Amendments

USA Freedom heads to the floor.

Nov 13, 2014

Getting Closer to Net Neutrality on Mobile Networks

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Getting Closer to Net Neutrality on Mobile Networks

Nov 13, 2014

Patrick Lucey, Michael Calabrese

Mobile Broadband Networks Can Manage Congestion While Abiding By Open Internet Principles

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Mobile Broadband Networks Can Manage Congestion While Abiding By Open Internet Principles

The FCC is considering whether to extend its Open Internet rules to mobile broadband networks, but the road is ripe with disagreement.

Nov 13, 2014

Michael Calabrese

OTI Study Shows Strong Network Neutrality Rules are Feasible for Mobile Carrier Networks

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OTI Study Shows Strong Network Neutrality Rules are Feasible for Mobile Carrier Networks

��Ƶ’s Open Technology Institute (OTI) today released an engineering study showing that mobile broadband providers have the capabilit

Nov 13, 2014

Beyond Frustrated: The Sweeping Consumer Harms as a Result of ISP Disputes

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Beyond Frustrated: The Sweeping Consumer Harms as a Result of ISP Disputes

This report provides a full picture of the interconnection disputes described in a recent technical M-Lab report.

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Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

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OTI partners with CityBridge on LinkNYC project replacing NYC payphones with free wi-fi hubs

OTI STATEMENT: Senate Votes to Block Consideration of USA FREEDOM Act, But the Fight for Surveillance Reform Continues

OTI Applauds FCC’s Plan to Raise the E-rate Funding Cap

USA FREEDOM Act: Broad, Bipartisan Support from Companies, Civil Society, and the Intelligence Community Alike

The #CryptoDebate is Coming: Are You Prepared?

As USA FREEDOM Act Heads to Senate Floor, OTI Reaffirms Its Strong Support and Opposes Any Anti-Privacy Amendments

Getting Closer to Net Neutrality on Mobile Networks

Mobile Broadband Networks Can Manage Congestion While Abiding By Open Internet Principles

OTI Study Shows Strong Network Neutrality Rules are Feasible for Mobile Carrier Networks

Beyond Frustrated: The Sweeping Consumer Harms as a Result of ISP Disputes

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