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"Digital Policy in the Information Age"

National DPI Policy Conference
Oct. 3-4, 2008

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What is the Digital Policy Institute?
The Digital Policy Institute, the DPI, was started in 2004 under a Provost Initiative Grant written by Dr. Dom Caristi (TCOM), Dr. Alan Richardson (TCOM) and Dr. Robert Yadon (CICS).

The DPI is responsible for research and education on issues relevant to digital media.

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Migration to Broadband:
The Changing Indiana Landscape:
Digital Policy Institute/Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission Retreat

The DPI is Supported and Endorsed by
the Ball State University Libraries.

All Digital Policy Institute Publications are
© Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008
by the Digital Policy Institute
and Ball State University.
All Rights Reserved.

DPI White Papers:

	An Interim Report on the Economic Impact of Telecommunications Reform in Indiana (Feb. 15, 2008) 2-Page Executive Summary

	Retransmission Consent Must Carry and the Public: Current Economic and Regulatory Realities of Multichannel Video Providers 2-Page Executive Summary

	The Economic Impact of Telecom Reform in Indiana: 2006 1-Page Executive Summary

Gov. Mitch Daniel's 2008 State of the State Address

Video: Gov. Daniel, Jan. 15, 2008, asserts importance of Telecommunications Reform.

March Articles and Interview

Alan Richardson, "Indiana's new video marketplace," Muncie Star Press, March 11.

Fritz Dolak, "Illegal downloads and file-sharing low at Ball State thanks to proactive approach," BSU Newscenter, March 10, 2008.

Michael Hanley, "Indiana in the Fast Lane of Broadband Growth," Inside INdiana Business, March 6.

MultiChannel News. Indiana's TV Law Lauded, March 3.

Video: Barry Umansky interviewed by Inside INdiana Business. March 2.

Cecil Bohanon, "Deregulation opens economic doors," Indianapolis Star, March 2.

Michael Hicks, "Indiana in the lead on telecom reform," Muncie Star Press, March 2.

February 2008 Articles and Interview

The Star Press: Report: T-com industry reform creating new jobs. Feb. 27.

Inside Indiana Business. Ball State Study Links Job Creation to Telecom Deregulation, Feb. 26.

MultiChannel News. Ball State Study Sees Positive Effects From Indiana Telecom Bill, Finding Disputed by Cable Incumbents, Feb. 25.

IndyStar.com. Report: Telecom reform has paid off. Feb. 23.

January 2008 Articles and Interview

Jay Gillette, "U.S. cities make 'intelligent' list in 2008, but national policy still 'pathetic': Pacific meeting spotlights booming video trends, intelligent communities." by NetworkWorld.com, January 17.

Robert E. Yadon quoted in Muncie Star Press, January 13

December 2007 Interview

Barry Umansky's week-long featured consumer series for WTHR TV, Channel 13, Indianapolis.

October 2007 Article & Interview

Barry Umansky quoted in Indianapolis Business Journal, Oct. 1

Fritz Dolak, WIBC-AM Radio Interview, Oct. 9
7 minute interview, MP3

Michigan Study

Michigan White Paper: The Economic Impact of Video Franchising and Broadband Investment in Michigan: 2006 (PDF)

MSU research finds Michigan consumers could save millions under franchise reform bill

May 2006 Article

Hoosier Telecom Reform Leads Nation
After more than a few fits and starts, and a nearly fatal derailment in early 2005, Indiana has successfully launched itself into first place in the telecommunications reform race. MORE...

February 2006 Articles

The Economic Impact of Telecom Reform in Indiana 2006

Telecom reform in the states: Will Indiana be in the race?

January 2006 Articles

No wonder cable companies oppose this bill
By Alan RichardsonIT IS NO WONDER that cable companies oppose SB 245. They are trying to maintain the status quo. With no effective competition, who wouldn't want to be in their shoes? MORE...

Looking Clearly Through the Telecommunications Fog of War
By Barry D. UmanskyIn Indiana we surely have some broadband services. However, full competition – and full benefit to people and our businesses – cannot be achieved until all telecommunications companies are allowed to compete under the same deregulated playing field. MORE...