2006-11-24 19:13:36 Submitted by admin
One of the arguments from those who are against net neutrality legislation claim that the average consumer doesn't support it. This article provides some examples of informed voters who do support net neutrality, and they provide reasons for this support.
[Article] (HometownLife.com)
2006-09-30 18:47:57 Submitted by admin
Comcast has made recent news by making a statement that it will continue the status-quo by not implementing a multi-tier network, regardless of what the government allows or disallows. The CCO of Comcast, Stephen Burke, was quoted as saying, "Limiting customers' ability to visit the websites they want would be the single stupidest thing that Comcast or any other ISP could do."
The article notes that AT&T and other telecommunications companies have expressed interest in introducing bills that would defeat network neutrality, despite Burke's comments.
[Article] (Teleclick.ca)
2006-09-16 18:58:11 Submitted by admin
The Senate Commerce Committee has announced that it is deadlocked 11-11 on a net neutrality clause that would grant ISPs the right to charge different rates for varying mediums on the Internet, such as video, text, email, and audio formats.
Critics who are opposed to this bill are countering by pushing for Congress to sign an amendment that will protect the institution of network neutrality.
[Article] (Prescott Daily Courier)
The Internet as we know it now works as a neutral network, which means each packet of data enroute from computer to computer are treated with the same level of service as each other bit of data enroute. No packet of data receives preferential treatment or priority over another, regardless of its nature.
This regulation dates back to the late 1990s when congress declared that telecommunication providers must not discriminate against content providers. This regulation acts as sort of a "Bill of Rights" for Internet users on both the supply-side and the demand-side.
Now, due to some technology advances and changes to the architecture of the Internet in recent years, the regulations have become a little more ambiguous, which is why it is becoming a hot issue in the legislative branch of the United States government.
This website will provide people with general information about how Network Neutrality is relevent to the open nature of the World Wide Web, how you can contribute your support for Network Neutrality, and get up-to-date news about Network Neutrality. Other features will include a forum to discuss topics on Network Neutrality and a volunteer login, where people can register for free and contribute news, events, and other material related to this pressing issue.
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