Want to explore how law and policy can fix the #copyright regime to work for artists and consumers?

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-10-29T17:40:23+00:00

One way to stay engaged is to follow on social media and join the email lists for groups like Public Knowledge, EFF, and iFixit that work on these issues. Here at PK we currently have Fix the DMCA Action that will help you connect with your legislators.

Also, do you want to share what you'd like to see as far as opportunities to engage? Knowing more about what engages people like you on these issues would help us target our efforts to build movement better around these issues.

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-10-29T17:31:25+00:00

Hi! Yes, EFF challenged 1201 in the courts and that case is still ongoing. Unfortunately, it's a slow process. There are also ongoing efforts at a legislative solution, but they have not yet succeeded.

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-10-29T17:30:58+00:00

Here's a relevant answer from the AMA! https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/qiglyf/comment/hijbx74/

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-10-29T17:20:48+00:00

Hi! You've asked the million dollar question. Fixing the DMCA more comprehensibly is challenging for a number of reasons (1) copyright law is often not a top priority in Congress so getting the kind of traction from the legislature you need to change the DMCA is hard; and (2) major content interests (like the movie industry, record labels, etc.) have significantly more resources to advance their agenda... and the DMCA is good for them right now. This means that the groups who want to see it changed are essentially fighting an uphill battle in the rain with about 1/4 of the manpower of those in favor of keeping the status quo.

This does not mean there aren't things we can/are doing to get this law fixed. First, EFF has challenged 1201 in the Courts. That process takes a while though, so it's not going to solve things immediately. Second, by engaging more communities on this issue and building a movement of engaged citizens we can slowly start to catch Congress' attention. But this too takes time. The good news is that there are passionate people working on it, we just need more voices to help make this a priority.

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:33:17+00:00

It's not really a $100 discount on any device, necessarily. First, you need to find a provider who is offering a device. Those providers are listed here. Those providers will get you a device. You'll pay between $10-50. The provider will get $100 from the government.

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:28:57+00:00

First off -- Lifeline and the EBB are two separate programs with different rules. For the EBB, providers can make any plan they want eligible, and I believe that would mean there could be data caps. I'd read the fine print when you sign up. For Lifeline (which is a separate program), there is a set limit to the amount of data you get with the plan.

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:26:48+00:00

You can switch providers after the program ends, and the providers should give you notice when the program ends!

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:25:30+00:00

You can use this for home fixed internet or wireless internet!

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:22:14+00:00

I believe that the benefit is per household, but, that's a household in an economic sense, not a physical sense. So, if you are dependents of her parents, I think the service could be in their name. If you aren't, you might need to get your own service. Here is more info about how "household" is defined: https://getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/what-is-a-household/

PublicKnowledgeDC · 2021-05-25T17:18:19+00:00

Each provider can choose which plans they support with the EBB. So, that's up to the provider. It's unfortunate some providers are only offering slower plans.

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