Podcasts

In today’s episode we discuss the next generation of wireless internet and how it will change how we all access the Internet.  It will also provide provide affordable high speed Internet access to those that currently do not have it. Decent summary of 5G – http://www.pcmag.com/article/345387/what-is-5g Comcast/Charter non compete – https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/business/dealbook/comcast-charter-communications-deal.html?_r=0 Verizon’s plans for 5G – [read Wireless Home Internet is Coming – Podcast]

In today’s episode we discuss why you should drop your pay TV package in 2017 if you haven’t already. We also cover how to ease into the cord cutting lifestyle while saving money and adding more time to your day. Here are some important links discussed in the show. Affordable Internet Plans – https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/ How to [read How and Why You Should Cut the Cord in 2017 – Podcast]

This episode Dennis and Joel discuss the cyber attack no one is talking about. Comment at the FCC to support Net Neutrality – https://www.gofccyourself.com DDoS attack on The FCC –http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/petition-circulated-seeking-fcc-info-ddos-attack/165716 Comment Bot Attack on the FCC – https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15610744/anti-net-neutrality-fake-comments-identities and http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-bot-is-flooding-the-fccs-website-with-fake-anti-net-neutrality-comments/ Comcast/Charter deal –  https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/comcast-and-charter-agree-not-to-compete-against-each-other-in-wireless/ Podcast Client If you are using a podcast client then you just need to add the [read Podcast: Cyber Attack at the FCC]

In this episode we discuss the new Hulu Live TV service, what net neutrality has to do with cord cutting, and talk about why Ajit Pai’s argument to kill Net Neutrality is ultimately doomed to fail, as long as we all voice our concerns to the FCC. Voice your support for Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/support-net-neutrality/ Hulu’s new [read Podcast: Hulu Live TV and Why Net Neutrality Matters to Cord Cutting]

Dennis and Joel cover the history of Net Neutrality in America, which dates back to 1860. This answers the question, What is Net Neutrality Leave a Comment with the FCC to support Net-Neutrality (Proceeding 17-108) https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express FCC Docket to kill Net Neutrality – https://www.fcc.gov/document/wireline-competition-bureau-opens-wc-docket-no-17-108 Podcast Client If you are using a podcast client then you just need [read Podcast: The U.S. History of Net Neutrality]

In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the FCC’s plan to Kill net Neutrality and were also going to talk about a letter that congress wrote to try and fix the privacy mess they created. Finally cut the cable TV cord in eight easy steps – https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/finally-cut-the-cable-tv-cord-in-eight-easy-steps/2017/04/18/6cae6086-1ed8-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html?utm_term=.3663851338bd Congressman “The Cable Guy” – http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2017/04/17/congressman-defends-end-to-net-neutrality-rules-nobodys-got-to-use-the-internet/ *CORRECTION – In [read Podcast: The Plan To Break The Internet]

In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the recent war on Android “Kodi Boxes” happening in the UK and how that can affect those using these devices in the US. They also discuss Amazon and their recent banning of these devices. What is Kodi: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-kodi-and-is-it-legal/ Kodi UK Crackdown: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/765125/Kodi-box-crackdown-five-arrest-illegal-streaming-Sky-sports-movies Amazon Banning Seller of “loaded” Kodi Boxes [read Podcast: Kodi Under Fire]

Dennis is excited over the new cord cutting numbers from Nielsen. He and Joel also cover some more bad news out of Ajit Pai’s FCC. They also discuss how Donald Trump put the last nail in the coffin of you personal privacy when it comes to your ISP. Links for Todays Show The Cord Cutting [read Podcast: The Numbers on Cord Cutting]

In this episode Joel and Dennis discuss the recent action by Congress to remove consumer privacy protection when it comes to your ISP. They discuss what is hyperbole and what isn’t and what we can do to still protect out privacy. They also discuss how the vote went down and how it connects to money [read Podcast: The Facts About Congress, Privacy, and your ISP]