Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Internet Service Providers (ISPs) may be afforded safe harbor protections from copyright infringement liability if they meet certain requirements including electronically designating an agent to receive takedown notices and other notices of infringement. The Copyright Office has implemented a new electronic registration process and all ISPs must file…
Continue ReadingOn May 12, 2017, a new ransomware program was discovered known as WannaCry, WCry, or Wanna Decryptor. As of May 16, there are over 374,000 unique addresses infected – and growing every minute. WannaCry attacks by encrypting and holding data for ransom, currently set at 0.1781 bitcoins (approximately $300 USD). According to the FBI Cyber…
Continue ReadingSummary Each individual company differs when it comes to Internet pricing. Many factors must be considered depending on the region the company is providing services. Vantage Point’s purpose of this survey is to help RLEC/CLEC/ISPs remain competitive. There are further studies that can be done to examine, in high level detail, the prices set by…
Continue ReadingExecutive Summary The Internet has had profound impacts on nearly every area of our lives, including education, retail, healthcare, public safety, and entertainment. The Internet has transformed how we communicate, the size and scope of our global economy, and even our political system. We are on the cusp of the next Internet evolution – the…
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