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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. MORE...

National DPI Policy Conference, Oct. 3-4,
2008: "Digital Policy in the Information Age"
Photo Gallery

Migration to Broadband:
The Changing Indiana Landscape:
Digital Policy Institute/Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission Retreat, 12-16-05

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

All Digital Policy Institute Publications are
© Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
by the Digital Policy Institute
and Ball State University.
All Rights Reserved.

DPI White Papers:

	The Evolution of Telecom and the Ohio Template for Reform: 2009

	Infrastructure Stimulus: The Rural Broadband Initiative: Deploying Next-Generation Broadband Service to Rural America (Jan. 5, 2009) Accompanying Stimulus Legislation Letter to U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 5, 2009)

	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

	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

November 2009

Suggestions for Further Study by The Digital Policy Institute on Broadband Study Conducted by The Berkman Center for Internet and Society

The Economic Impact of Video Franchising
And Broadband Investment in Missouri: 2006

October 2009

Jay Gillette, "Global Forum sees information technology driving recovery and boosting democracy," NETWORKWORLD, October 27, 2009

August 2009

"The Truth About Cable Rates," Inside Indiana Business.

July 2009

Streaming video for Foundation for Rural Service paper.

May 2009

Jay Gillette, "Stockholm wins broadband award: Swedish city named 'Intelligent Community of the Year' for muni-fiber network," NETWORKWORLD, May 18, 2009.

January 2009

Jay Gillette, "Global telecom is bright spot amid tech industry woes," NETWORKWORLD, January 23, 2009.

Chronicle of Higher Education, January 14, 2009: Ball State U. Lobbies Obama for Broadband Plan to Stimulate Economy

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

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

October 2008

Jay Gillette, " Global Forum highlights digital trust, international broadband competition," NETWORKWORLD, October 28, 2008.

May 2008

Jay Gillette, "Korea's Gangnam District of Seoul wins 2008 "Intelligent Community of the Year" NETWORKWORLD, May 19, 2008

March 2008

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

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

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

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

October 2007

Barry Umansky quoted in Indianapolis Business Journal, Oct. 1

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

May 2006

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

The Economic Impact of Telecom Reform in Indiana 2006

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

January 2006

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...