Las Vegas - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will investigate charges that broadband and cable TV provider Comcast (NASD: CMCSA) is actively interfering with the accounts of certain subscribers who engage in file-sharing, the Associated Press reports. FCC chairman Kevin J. Martin confirmed the investigation during a speaking appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The Associated Press and others have found that some subscribers who use file-sharing software like BitTorrent have had their accounts interfered with by Comcast, although the company maintains it has not blocked but merely "delayed" some subscribers' traffic.

Comcast said it will cooperate with the FCC's probe, but again denied any wrongdoing.

"Comcast does not, has not, and will not block any Web sites or online applications, including peer-to-peer services," Comcast EVP David Cohen said in a statement.

"We believe our practices are in accordance with the FCC's policy statement on the Internet, where the Commission clearly recognized that reasonable network management is necessary for the good of all customers."

Related Links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/business/media/09fcc.html (AP)

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