FCC Tames Dog in the Manger

By Miryam Ehrlich Williamson In my town, we want cell service so bad we can taste it. It’s a matter of convenience, for sure. But more importantly, the issue is safety. There’s no way to get home from any direction without driving up a long and winding road. Houses, thus land line telephones, can be [...]

Posted on September 17th, 2010 by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Filed under: Broadband, Cell phones, Internet, Telecommunications | 1 Comment »

Cell Phone Saves Hiker in Avalanche

By Miryam Ehrlich Williamson Not that I begrudge this hiker his rescue, but this story makes my teeth itch. A man hiking on Granite Mountain, near Seattle, was trapped in an avalanche that swept him 100 feet from the trail. Normally, that would be the end of the story and the rest of this blog [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Filed under: Broadband, Cell phones, Telecommunications | 2 Comments »