UGN Net Neutrality Update

Net Neutrality playing catch-up


news may be scarce, but the battle isn't over...

The Headlines:

The Articles:

Reported Death Of The Internet Greatly Exaggerated

So, basically, the reports of the internet's impending destruction due to things like YouTube or net neutrality supporters has been greatly exaggerated. Techdirt - USA

The Big Internet Slowdown?

In its report, Deloitte analysts gave consideration to both sides in the Net neutrality (define) debate over equal access throughout the Internet. InternetNews.com - USA

Liberals and Conservatives Catch the Regulatory Bug

Consider the debate over so-called Net Neutrality. Those who support regulation want to control how those who build and maintain the physical structure of ... TCS Daily - Washington, DC, USA

TECHNOLOGY TRADER

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SAID last month that it would study 'Net Neutrality. But I will make the daring prediction that the debate over 'Net ... Barron's (subscription) - USA

The Human Face of Net Neutrality

Heather Wilson in late February to urge her to act on "Net neutrality, " legislation that aims to block telephone companies from providing a premium service ... Politico - Washington, DC, USA

Canadians for Net Neutrality

p2pnet.net news:- It seems the opponents to Net Neutrality are getting more and more excited and angry, with their amusing comparisons to protecting the ... p2pnet.net - Ontario, Canada

5 Year Double-Digit Growth Ahead for Online Advertising

Porter cites growing confidence in online advertising and the increased adoption of broadband as catalysts for growth, with the issue of Net Neutrality ... WebProNews - Lexington, KY, USA

Net Neutrality Issues to be Deliberated Further, by FCC

"The FCC's vote for reasoned debate and careful deliberation over Net Neutrality is also a vote to respect taxpayers and consumers.... WebSite Host Directory (press release) - Milwaukie, OR, USA

The Firing Line

Lamar Smith what net neutrality means, since he indicated he did not understand it (Firing Line, April 9). Net neutrality is the underlying principle of a UT The Daily Texan - Austin, TX, USA

Craig, Scott and the Debate over Net Regulation

Craig and Scott have frequently opposed one another on "net neutrality, " but their appearance on this week's NAM radio program, "America's Business with Manufacturers' Blog - Washington, DC, USA

Get Real - The Net Is Not Neutral

Net neutrality sounds nice, but belongs more properly on the ash heap of failed ideological theories. In the real world, the net is not neutral. TechNewsWorld - Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

Net Neutrality Never Really Existed?

dido writes "In his most recent column, Robert X. Cringely observes that network neutrality may have never really existed at all. It appears that some, ... Slashdot - USA

'Net Neutrality' -- The Government Holding Us Back

However, government adoption of an Internet industrial policy -- which would include "net neutrality, " we assume -- is an inefficient way to achieve the ... Manufacturers' Blog - Washington, DC, USA

Net neutrality not for 'the little guy'

In the frenzy for "net neutrality, " critics of the varying prices have raised two central arguments, one economic and one moral. The economic argument rails ... UT The Daily Texan - Austin, TX, USA

Big Telecom screws CWA, everyone else

I'm really angry about net neutrality right now. It's conventional wisdom that there will be no net neutrality legislation moved this cycle, ... Reclaim the Media - Seattle, WA, USA

Cohen: Profits Behind Net-Neutrality Fight

Comcast executive vice president David Cohen said that although net-neutrality proponents claim that Internet regulation is needed to assist the next... Multichannel News (subscription) - New York, NY, USA

Cohen: Profits Behind Net-Neutrality Fight By The Associated Press

Brodsky added, "Net neutrality is about restricting the ability of monopolists to play favorites with a medium everyone needs and uses.... Digital Animators - Newport Beach, CA, USA

Cohen: Profits Behind Net-Neutrality Fight

Mr. Cohen's speech is wrong in almost every aspect of his analysis of net neutrality, Public Knowledge communications director Art Brodsky said. Multichannel News (subscription) - New York, NY, USA

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