Editor's Corner

Exclusive: Skype vs. the wireless industry
Situated as we are, thousands of miles away from Silicon Valley, it's not often that we here at DailyTechRag get a front row seat for the latest developments in tech. However, when it comes to legislation and legal wrangling, being just a few blocks from the White House really pays off. There's a battle on the horizon here in Washington and the outcome will ultimately determine who controls the Internet. You've likely heard about the idea of Net Neutrality and what's at stake for both businesses and consumers. Today, we'll take a closer look at an often overlooked area in the debate: the neutrality (or lack thereof) of wireless networks. VoIP service provider Skype has been scurrying around Washington as of late, trying to convince the FCC to force wireless carriers to open up their networks. If Skype is successful, it could change the wireless industry in this country as we know it and everything from mobile VoIP over WiFi to carrier-agnostic handsets could become a reality. Skype recently held a public event to clarify their position and invited a few friends--like controversial Net Neutrality activist and Columbia Law School professor Timothy Wu--and a few enemies--like the CTIA--along for the ride. DTR was there to watch the sparks fly, so click on over and read our special report on the event, complete with photos and video.

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