The Federal Communications Commission should continue its “pro-investment, pro-innovation, pro-competition, pro-consumer policies” regarding the Internet by adopting a “third way” approach to broadband Internet regulation recently proposed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, according to a group representing institutional investors.
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In an interview, President Obama made his views on net neutrality clear, saying:"I'm a big believer in Net Neutrality." You can view a clip from the interview here on YouTube.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies - including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter - seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.
In the News...
"With its 'don't be evil' motto, Google would naturally oppose big corporations secretly deciding what you can and can't see on the Internet."
The Daily Show
"Like the rest of the technology world, we're wondering why Google has chosen to ally itself with Verizon, issuing a set of joint net neutrality recommendations that critics charge would significantly weaken the Federal Communications Commission's ability to protect the open Internet. "
ars technica
"The outcome of this negotiation between Godzilla and Shamu may be good for them, but it would destroy the promise of a neutral network. The FCC needs to assert its authority if the chairman's and president's promises are to be kept. "
Susan Crawford and Lawrence Lessig/MercuryNews.com
"Some in Silicon Valley are responding to the Google-Verizon pact on net neutrality, and they aren’t pleased."
The Washington Post
"Most people agree: Google does evil, calls it net neutrality."
Marvin Ammori/Huffington Post
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Comcast: Talking To Regulators, Not Customers
Submitted by michael on Tue, 2008-01-15 23:37Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast Corp., gets generally high marks from his colleagues in the cable industry for smarts and good management. That’s why his continuing refusal to deal with Comcast customers in explaining the company’s broadband “network management” practices is so confounding.
Watch Out Comcast: You're Being Investigated
Submitted by michael on Mon, 2007-11-19 19:59The Network Neutrality Squad is a collaborative volunteer project involving technologists seeking to get at the facts, sort of a CSI for bandwidth detectives. This group wants to know whether and how Comcast – and other Internet service providers (ISPs) – might be blocking or disrupting broadband services to customers.
The Case for Universal Broadband
Submitted by michael on Tue, 2007-10-16 15:14Remember the days of “dial-up” access to the internet? Glad you’ve got high-speed cable or DSL? Consider yourself lucky: millions of Americans don’t. The U.S. ranks 15th in the world in broadband penetration -- a failure with “enormous economic, social and cultural costs,” according to a new study.
Verizon Wireless Sues FCC Over Spectrum Auction Rules
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2007-09-13 23:39The company says the agency's rules for the 700 MHZ spectrum auction mandating an open network are "are abitrary, capricious...and contrary to law."
U.S. Justice Department Opposes "Net Neutrality"
Submitted by michael on Fri, 2007-09-07 07:55The agency told the Federal Communications Commission, which is reviewing high-speed Internet practices, that it is opposed to "Net neutrality," the principle that all Internet sites should be equally accessible to any Web user.
Privacy Becomes Competitive for Search Companies
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2007-08-16 00:06Yes, there’s money to be made from controlling personal information on millions of people. But consumers are also wary of companies that abuse the privilege, and disaster may await any company that is not careful.
Who's Watching AT&T's Censors?
Submitted by michael on Mon, 2007-08-13 08:17The company's shareholders should be alarmed by the Pearl Jam controversy. Institutional shareholders are asking for more information about management practices. (Update:"AT&T Admits It Edited Webcasts Before Pearl Jam's")
Internet Advertising to Surpass Newspapers by 2011
Submitted by michael on Wed, 2007-08-08 07:58Digital content is having a profound impact on consumer media usage and the economics of the media industry, according to a new report. The new media “pull” model is seen as winning at the expense of the traditional media “push” model.
Dow Jones/News Corp. Deal: We'll Be Watching
Submitted by michael on Thu, 2007-08-02 08:48It's a singularly important transaction that bears ongoing scrutiny.
If We Must, We'll Give You a Choice...
Submitted by michael on Tue, 2007-07-24 06:57Sirius and XM tell the FCC they'll embrace "a la carte" pricing of satellite radio channels if their proposed merger is approved. Could cable TV be next?