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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"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
Regardless of the legal standing, this proposal is backed by two major technology corporations involved in the network neutrality debate. That means the proposal could influence discussions about the future of broadband Internet access in the U.S.
PCWorld.com
More than 25,000 people and organizations have filed comments in a U.S. Federal Communications Commission inquiry into whether it should reclassify broadband as a regulated service, with the overwhelming majority appearing to favor such a move.
PCWorld. com
Between 14 million and 24 million Americans still lack access to broadband internet, and "immediate prospects for deployment to them are bleak," said the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday.
CNN.com
The idea that carriers will just stop investing in their networks if Uncle Sam passes neutrality rules has never really stood up to scrutiny. The meme is the oldest ISP PR bluff in the playbook, and it's one that not even ISP CFOs or Wall Street sector analysts believe in.
DSLReports.com
"The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines to accept public comments on a proposal to tighten regulations on phone and cable companies that operate Internet networks. The agency's stated goal is to preserve 'Net neutrality,' or the right of consumers to surf the Internet free from interference. "
MarketWatch
The Open MIC Blog
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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
