Jason Llorenz, Esq. (twitter: @hispanicttp)
AT&T/T-Mobile and the California Regulatory Commission
– by Enrique Cortez,
August 16, 2011
As has been recently discussed on this site, the proposed plan to bring together AT&T and T-Mobile has been hailed by many within and outside the community as a unique occasion to strengthen Latinos’ ability to secure cutting-edge communications and mobile broadband technology. Now, the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) is holding a series of public hearings to examine the $39 billion acquisition and its affect on consumers. For the Latino community in California, the facts are clear that the deal will be a great benefit to Latinos in the Golden State.
Reforming USF & ICC: Leading Telecoms Provide a Way Forward Towards Universal Broadband
by: Jason Llorenz, HTTP Executive Director
August 10, 2011
Recently, a group of the nation’s leading broadband providers submitted a proposal to the Federal Communications Commission to reform elements of the universal service fund (USF) and the inter-carrier compensation system (ICC) – two important programs that, respectively, today subsidize telephone service in rural areas, and establish the now-aged rules of the road for hand-off of long-distance calls. Most important for advocates of universal broadband access, the USF reform proposal call for those funds to be redirected to realizing our 21st Century goals for broadband access to all Americans, including rural and other high-cost areas. The coalition filed its recommendation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
HTTP Convenes Digital Empowerment Panel at NCLR’s 2011 Convention
BY: ENRIQUE CORTEZ
July 27, 2011
On July 26th, HTTP helped to convene a high-level group of leaders,moderated by HTTP ED, Jason Llorenz, for a panel discussion on the Internet’s impact on jobs and the Hispanic community during the National Council of La Raza’s 2011 Conference in Washington, DC. The NCLR Annual Conference represents the largest and most important gathering of the nation’s most influential individuals, organizations, institutions, and companies working with the Hispanic community.
PEW Smartphone Study: The Day Smartphones Took Over
By: Jason Llorenz, Executive Director
July 25, 2011
Today, everyone has a cell phone. More to the point, the mobile device has become essential for many people in their day-to-day lives. With continuous advancements in mobile technology, smartphones – which provide more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic ‘feature phone’ – are rising in popularity and use, especially for Latinos.
White House Spotlights Latinos, Importance of Broadband
By: Jason Llorenz, Executive Director
July 13, 2011
On July 11 and 12, the White House hosted a comprehensive two-day conference on issues of concern to the Hispanic community — including the importance of broadband expansion. The White House Hispanic Policy Conference brought community leaders from across the country together with a broad range of White House and Cabinet officials for an in-depth series of substantive conversations on the Administration’s efforts in the Hispanic community.
Wireless Competition, Innovation From Two Corners
By Jason Llorenz, Esq.
July 11, 2011
The White House Unveils Two New Digital Strategies
By Jason Llorenz
July 8, 2011
In the last two weeks, President Obama launched two separate digital strategies showcasing the prominence that broadband and digital tools have taken in politics and security. The first was the President’s much-hyped Twitter town hall that allowed him to engage directly with the web-surfing public. The second aimed at taking the fight to Al-Qaeda in cyberspace.
What The AT&T/T-Mobile Deal Really Means for Latinos
By: Jason Llorenz, Esq.
June 23, 2011
Over the past weeks and months, the debate has raged over the AT&T and T-Mobile merger, with supporters and detractors pushing their positions. In the mix has been a great many voices — including advocates and organizations claiming to represent the interest of different groups. Below are four reasons why Latino community leaders support the transaction.
I. Latino Leaders Support this Transaction Because It Stands to Benefit the Community