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)
2006-09-10 13:25:52 Submitted by admin
The United States Congress has held bills concerning the fate of Network Neutrality on hold, and may not even reach the floor after the House returns from its recess. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has threatened to filibuster the pivotal bill until more provisions are added that protect network neutrality. Article (IT World)
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