Net NeutralityFCC Initiates Rule-Making Process on Net NeutralityAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2009 - 10:26am.
Washington
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday initiated a
rule-making process intended to "codify and supplement existing Internet
openness principles." The most contentious of these guidelines relates to
"Net neutrality," which would oblige ISPs not to give preference to
the Internet traffic of one company or individual over another.
FCC Chairman Proposes New Rules to Preserve Net NeutralityAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 21, 2009 - 7:57am.
Washington - In a major victory for the concept of "net
neutrality," FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski on Monday outlined several
actions he believes need to take place to "safeguard the free and open
Internet," during a speech at The Brookings Institution. Genachowski
proposed that the FCC, which previously had embraced four open Internet
principles that guide its enforcement of communications law, add two new
principles to that list.
ISPs Ask FCC to Halt "Discriminatory" ESPN360 ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2009 - 9:34am.
Washington - A group of small cable TV operators has petitioned
the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to halt the practice of content
providers charging "discriminatory" rates to ISPs in exchange for
exclusive content, as they say is the case with Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN360 broadband
service, Ars Technica reports.
tags: Sports | Video | Law | Policy | TV | Disney | AT&T | Net Neutrality | ESPN360 | American Cable Association |
U.K. ISP Virgin Media to Begin Throttling BitTorrent TrafficAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 16, 2008 - 12:37pm.
London - U.K. ISP Virgin Media plans to begin throttling its customers' BitTorrent file-sharing traffic next year, CEO Neil Berkett told The Register. Wilco, Bright Eyes Contribute to 'Net Neutrality Benefit AlbumAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 7, 2008 - 12:40pm.
Washington - The Future of Music Coalition, a non-profit established to represent the rights of artists on digital music issues, has recruited artists including Wilco, Bright Eyes, DJ Spooky and Aimee Mann to contribute to "Rock the Net," a compilation album whose proceeds will go to support its lobbying efforts on Network Neutrality. "As musicians and entrepreneurs, we understand the importance of treating all websites equally -- from the busiest online music store to the smallest blog," reads a note on the Web page for the album, which is also currently offering a free stream. A CD version will also become available for purchase on July 29. tags: Law | Policy | Music | Net Neutrality | Washington | Future of Music Coalition | Rock the Net |
Mark Cuban: How to Make US Broadband CompetitiveAuthored by Mark Cuban on April 10, 2008 - 8:10am.
Advocacy Groups Debut "Gamers for Net Neutrality" InitiativeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 1, 2008 - 12:18pm.
Wilton, Conn. - The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA), a non-profit that represents video game enthusiasts, said on Tuesday that it has launched a Web-based initiative called Gamers for Net Neutrality. The ECA and its partners in the initiative -- SavetheInternet.com and Games for Change -- said the site aims to inform gamers about the issue. "Why let the telecom giants dictate what speed we play our games, view our video, or listen to music?" said Suzanne Seggerman, president and co-founder of Games for Change. "Gamers, as one of the largest audiences on the internet, need to act now -- before it's too late." FCC Sets Broadband Throttling Hearing; Net Neutrality Bill DebutsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 14, 2008 - 10:00am.
Comcast Sued in California Over BitTorrent ThrottlingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2007 - 9:36am.
Los Angeles - Comcast (NASD: CMCSA), the nation's largest cable TV company and second-largest broadband provider, has been sued by a California man who alleges the company's recently-discovered throttling of peer-to-peer traffic violates federal computer fraud laws, truth in advertising laws and its own contracts with users, Wired reported. MPAA Cautions FCC on "Net Neutrality" IssueAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2007 - 3:30pm.
Washington - In comments filed this week with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the topic of "Net neutrality," the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) cautioned the FCC against taking steps that would inhibit copyright-protection technologies or encourage Internet file-sharing, CNET News.com reported. The FCC received some 27,000 comments on the issue, which centers on whether broadband networks should be able to cut deals with content providers to provide them superior service. "Any policy efforts relating to Net neutrality must promote the protection of intellectual property," the MPAA wrote, in its comments. "It is crucial that FCC policies not interfere with the efforts of broadband companies and content providers of all kinds to solve problems of free riding." Lawmakers Revive Net Neutrality Bill in U.S. SenateAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 10, 2007 - 10:29am.
Washington - A proposal to prevent big network operators from charging higher fees for faster access to their broadband lines -- commonly referred to as "Net neutrality" -- was resurrected in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Morning Links: July 12, 2006Authored by Robert Spears on July 12, 2006 - 2:19am.
AFP: Yahoo! Cries Foul as MySpace Pulls Top Ranking
eMarketer: Favorite Websites of Teens & Young Adults WiredNews: Wired Magazine Regains Wired News WSJ: Revver’s User Generated Commerce News.com: MySpace May Face Legislative Crackdown MercuryNews: How will YouTube Make Money? USAToday: Who will Pay for the Internet Superhighway? WSJ: Lee Gomes on Yahoo! Answers Senate Committee OK's Porn Site Labeling, Broadcast Flag; Denies Net NeutralityAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 28, 2006 - 8:31pm.
Washington - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has approved amendments to a large communications bill that would require all websites that post explicit sexual content to add warning labels to each page containing such content, and add "broadcast flag" copyright protection to digital TV content, while denying a provision on Net neutrality, CNET News.com reported on Wednesday.
Gary Arlen: Handicapping the Net Neutrality VoteAuthored by Robert Spears on June 26, 2006 - 9:12pm.
Gary Arlen, a moderator at last week’s Digital Media Conference, provides his take-aways on the event, including Net Neutrality. Here is a choice extract: “While the policy sessions generated passionate arguments, the conference’s content and business panels underscored the revitalization of the interactive business itself.” Fortune: Google Goes to WashingtonAuthored by Robert Spears on June 22, 2006 - 2:19am.
An article from Fortune explains the stategy behind Google’s possible bid on upcoming wireless spectrum, and how it relates to the debate on Net Neutrality.
The Ninja on Net NeutralityAuthored by Robert Spears on June 14, 2006 - 10:09am.
"That's what the Internet is all about, people in funny hats making things that people like."
Videos Explaining the Two Sides of Net NeutralityAuthored by Robert Spears on June 14, 2006 - 7:53am.
Here are a few videos mentioned in today's Wall Street Journal piece that covers the grassroots and lobbying efforts of the two sides involved in the Net Neutrality debate.
tags: Internet | Video | Law | Telecom | ISP | Regulation | Net Neutrality | DMC2006 | SaveTheInternet.com |
House Approves Bill Facilitating Telecom Digital TV ServicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2006 - 1:53pm.
Washington - The U.S. House voted 321-101 on Thursday in favor of allowing telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon to apply for a nationwide license to offer digital TV services.
tags: Internet | Video | Law | TV | Broadband | Investing | Bills | Telecom | Legislation | Net Neutrality |
McCurry Draws Fire for Net Neutrality PositionAuthored by Ned Sherman on June 8, 2006 - 10:37am.
The LA Times reports that Former Clinton Whitehouse Press Secretary Mike McCurry has drawn fire from supporters of "net neutrality", including many on the left, for having taken up the cause of telecommunication giants who oppose legislation restricting their ability to charge extra to provide high bandwith services. McCurry was hired by AT&T, Bell South and other communications companies to promote this position, putting himself at odds with Congresional Democrats, liberal bloggers and companies like Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft who support legislation to maintain a level playing field. According to McCurry who has written about his position at The Huffington Post: "The Internet is not a free public good. It is a bunch of wires and switches and connections and pipes and it is creaky." tags: Microsoft | AT&T | Google | Legislation | Net Neutrality | legal | telecommunications | Mike McCurry |
Senate Commerce Committee to Revise Proposed Net Neutrality BillAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 7, 2006 - 1:33pm.
Washington - The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday that he plans to release a revised version of net neutrality provisions that have been widely criticized by Internet content providers, CNET News.com reported.
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