The Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online. More than a dozen states have passed similar age verification laws as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn.
NashVillager Podcast: ARPANET to data hacks
When did the internet come to be, and who was responsible for it? Plus the local news for October 29, 2024.
New report says: Greatest barrier to internet isn’t broadband but cost
Nearly four out of 10 households in Tennessee can’t afford internet according to a new report by national nonprofit Education Super Highway. The group found that the main barrier isn’t the availability of broadband, but the cost.
Curious Nashville: Why A Rural Town In Middle Tennessee Desperately Wants Better Internet
About an hour east of Nashville, the scenic little town of Granville would love to become widely known as the “Mayberry” of Tennessee.
Google Fiber Hits Fewer Snags In Nashville With Novel ‘Microtrenching’ Technique
[asset-audio[{“description”: “Hear the radio version of this story.”, “fid”: “33956”, “uri”: “npraudio://201712/1712xx_microtrenching.mp3”}]] Google Fiber has dramatically shifted its construction technique for bringing its high-speed internet option to Nashville. While fighting for access to utility poles had spawned an epic legal battle, the company and city officials are finding satisfaction with a method known as “microtrenching.”
Google Fiber Goes To Final Vote In Nashville, But A Lawsuit Is Waiting
Listen A complicated and feisty Metro Council debate led to a surprisingly clear vote on Tuesday night — with the council voting assertively in favor of a “One Touch Make Ready” policy to govern how companies attach high-speed internet cables to utility poles. The procedural vote — a second of three required for passage — […]
Everyone Agrees Rural Tennessee Needs Help Getting Online, But How?
Listen Gigabit-speed internet has been a buzzword around Nashville, with several companies competing to roll out super-fast connections. But a recent report from the state’s economic development office pointed out that some parts of the state are far behind when it comes to getting online. Nearly everyone — 98 percent of people — in urban areas of Tennessee […]
Blackburn Continues Press on Internet Rules
Brentwood Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn is hoping to gain more support for one of her signature issues—stopping what she sees as ‘government regulation’ of the Internet.
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