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Nov 14, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Joe Supan |Raza Panjwani
One of the many ripple effects of Trump’s election win will be his selection of a Republican to lead the Federal Communications Commission. One of the top items on their agenda will be whether to continue the fight for net neutrality. Net neutrality rules require that internet providers treat all internet traffic equally, outlawing practices like traffic throttling or paying for content to be prioritized.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Joe Supan |Michael Calabrese |Blair Levin |Raza Panjwani
You probably didn't hear much talk about internet policy in political commercials or in stump speeches leading up to the presidential election, but Donald Trump's victory Tuesday night will significantly change how the federal government shapes our lives online. Internet policy is an issue that touches almost everyone.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Joe Supan |Michael Calabrese |Blair Levin |Raza Panjwani
Internet issues haven't exactly taken center stage in this year's election cycle, but if you're online, what happens on Election Day will affect you one way or another. Internet policy is an issue that touches almost everyone.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Raza Panjwani
Raza Panjwani, a senior policy counsel at New America's Open Technology Institute, were quoted in a CNET article about the prospects of a return of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). "Anything is possible," Raza Panjwani, senior policy counsel at New America’s Open Technology Institute, told CNET. "I think we may also see a renewed focus on reviving the ACP if states see providers hesitate to compete for BEAD grants over take-rate concerns without the ACP."
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Michael Calabrese |Raza Panjwani
Michael Calabrese, director of the Wireless Future Project at New America's Open Technology Institute, and Raza Panjwani, a senior policy counsel at New America's Open Technology Institute, were quoted in a CNET article about how this election will have ripple effects that touch broadband policy.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Joe Supan |Michael Calabrese |Blair Levin |Raza Panjwani
You haven’t heard much talk about internet policy in political commercials or on debate stages this year. But what happens in November could have a reverberating impact on the state of the internet over the next decade. Internet policy is an issue that touches almost everyone.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Raza Panjwani
Raza Panjwani, Senior Policy Counsel at OTI, was quoted in a Washington Post article on telecom firms lobbying against lower broadband prices for consumers. “There’s a recognition, right there upfront, that if you build it, it doesn’t mean they’re going to come,” said Raza Panjwani, a senior policy counsel at New America’s Open Technology Institute, which has advocated for low-cost broadband options. “You have to build it, [and] you have to make it affordable.”
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Apr 13, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Abrar Al Heeti |Raza Panjwani |Ryan Johnston
In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents like Eric Holland have a unique option when signing up for internet service. Instead of being limited to giant providers like Comcast, Charter or Cox, they can opt for a city-owned and operated service, called Connexion. Holland, a software engineer, heard about Connexion while researching alternatives to Xfinity, after growing tired of rising prices and recurring outages. He was enticed by the 1-, 2- and 10-gigabit speeds the municipal network offered.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Raza Panjwani
Raza Panjwani, Senior Policy Counsel at OTI, was quoted in a CNET piece on how cities are pursuing different ways to bring more affordable, reliable broadband to communities. Ultimately, experts like Raza Panjwani, senior policy counsel at the Open Technology Institute, a branch of the liberal think tank New America, say there needs to be an intentional shift from maintaining the status quo to doing what it takes to get more people online.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
cnet.com | Abrar Al Heeti |Raza Panjwani |Ryan Johnston
In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents like Eric Holland have a unique option when signing up for internet service. Instead of being limited to giant providers like Comcast, Charter or Cox, they can opt for a city-owned and operated service, called Connexion. Holland, a software engineer, heard about Connexion while researching alternatives to Xfinity, after growing tired of rising prices and recurring outages. He was enticed by the 1-, 2- and 10-gigabit speeds the municipal network offered.
