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Net Neutrality


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The following are the latest developments in the realm of proposed legislation in the "net neutrality" issue...
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Net neutrality compromise on the table

... hard for Congress to bar broadband ISPs such as AT&T and Comcast from charging them to guarantee access and service quality, often called net neutrality. ... Silicon.com - UK

Ted Stevens' forthcoming net neutrality "compromise" : what a joke

Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) will introduce a "compromise" Net Neutrality bill this week that would also create a complaint process through the FCC if consumers ... ZDNet - USA

Can Mesh WiFi Solve The Net Neutrality Issue?

two separate, but equally insightful, pieces on the real issues concerning network neutrality The first piece was by Tom Evslin and highlighted why you can't trust either the telcos or the regulators to do things right. Then, yesterday, there was the piece by Andy Kessler, suggesting we go after the telco-owned networks to force the telcos to generate some real competition. Techdirt - USA

Small Firms Push for Net Neutrality

... They are helping lead the push for "net neutrality" laws, which would force Internet service providers to treat all Web sites the same. TechNewsWorld - Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

Australian telecom, ISP group derides 'net neutrality'

Currently, net neutrality refers to the policies applied to traffic travelling across the Internet. The existing de facto standard itWorldCanada.com - Canada

Groups lobby for Internet neutrality law

... maker Microsoft and other proponents of keeping the status quo are lobbying Congress to pass a law that would maintain "net neutrality" -- equal status for ... TMCnet - USA

The new COPE act threatens the previously approved net neutrality ...

Previously DailyTech reported that the US House Committee approved the net neutrality bill which secured a solid future for consumers and prevents large telcos ... DailyTech - Chicago,IL,USA

A Plea for Net Neutrality

... yours, mine or Bill Gates'. The concept of net neutrality stems from this principle. Telecommunications giants such as AT&T, Verizon ... The People's Voice - Nashville,TN,USA

Net Neutrality: 'both sides are off their rocker'

The "Net Neutrality" debate is confusing, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. Andy Kessler from The Weekly Standard calls the ... Blogging Stocks - USA

Net Neutrality Update: Craigslist, Authentium and Cox

"sorry for taking so long for this update, but I wanted to give the Authentium folks to today to respond; that didn't happen, and I guess we've waited long ZDNet - USA

Deal offered on net neutrality

US SENATE Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens has offered a compromise in the fierce fight over legislation on internet network neutrality, but stopped ... Australian IT - Australia

Sliver of Hope in Media Coverage of Net Neutrality Battle

... a bill that would give telcos and cable operators the right to charge extra for bandwidth usage that has become known as the battle over net neutrality. ... AXcess News - Carson City,NV,USA

Sen. Stevens offers deal on Net neutrality

... Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens has offered a compromise in the fierce fight over legislation on Internet network neutrality, but stopped short Reuters - USA

Net neutrality

... more. The idea is called Net neutrality. Declan McCullagh ... com. And Declan can you explain what Net neutrality is all about? DECLAN MCCULLAGH Marketplace - MN,USA

Great Article on Net Neutrality

... Nor is it corporations versus consumer groups, though virtually every consumer-oriented group is on the Net Neutrality side. In ... RedState - Mclean,VA,USA

Cheat Sheet: Net neutrality

... and senators, believing that it will create a new form of 21st century monopoly and censorship, tabled an amendment that would enshrine "net neutrality" Silicon.com - UK

Net Neutrality: It's on the loose!

Net Neutrality is a great issue for progressives. For the ... The New Republic just came out with a pro-Net Neutrality editorial. And today ... Campus Progress - Washington,DC,USA

Don't let 'net neutrality' become a roadblock to progress

... Proponents of Net neutrality spin it as a way to prevent those big network providers from discriminating against the little guys USA Today - USA

Don't believe Net neutrality hype

Hyperbole may be the native language of Washington lobbyists, but the debate over regulating high-speed Internet providers has unleashed a rare apocalyptic synchronicity. Both sides make the same dire warning: The future of the Internet is at stake. And both respond in the wrong way. (subscription required ) Los Angeles Times - CA,USA

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