Comments on: Markey Opens 2nd Round of Net Neutrality Fight

By: » Rep. Ed Markey on Net Neutrality, and ‘Making Sure We Get Policy Questions Right’ Sidecut Reports

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:37 +0000

[...] Given the distractions for elected officials in a Presidential election year, why did you decide to introduce legislation this year? Might such legislation have a better chance of passing or have a better chance of reasonable [...]

By: » FCC at Stanford: Winners and Not-so-winners Sidecut Reports

» FCC at Stanford: Winners and Not-so-winners Sidecut Reports — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:14:25 +0000

[...] dip into a somewhat semantic difference between Lessig’s views on net neutrality, and the recent bill proposed by Mass. Rep. Ed Markey. If the leading net neutrality proponents have differences, shouldn’t [...]

By: Lessig Lectures the FCC on the Need for Neutrality - GigaOM

Lessig Lectures the FCC on the Need for Neutrality - GigaOM — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:52:12 +0000

[...] since they are very likely to become key talking points for Net Neutrality proponents as the battle over potential neutrality regulation heats up during the current congressional session. But the lack of a viable opponent in the arena [...]

By: FCC Unimpressed by Comcast’s “Network Managment” - GigaOM

FCC Unimpressed by Comcast’s “Network Managment” - GigaOM — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:02:41 +0000

[...] peak traffic, didn’t come off too well. In the wake of the event, it seems that some form of Net Neutrality legislation or regulation to halt discrimination (to use the terms bandied about during the hearing) would be [...]

By: Paul Kapustka

Paul Kapustka — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:46:49 +0000

@Alistar — pretty funny observation. The telcos all complain about Google’s deep pockets but then line those pockets by buying adwords ads… market forces at work!

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links for 2008-02-15 « Dmartel’s Weblog — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:48:32 +0000

[...] Markey Opens 2nd Round of Net Neutrality Fight - GigaOM (tags: Internet neutrality) [...]

By: Twinloops blog » Blog Archive » Net neutrality: the sequel

Twinloops blog » Blog Archive » Net neutrality: the sequel — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:38:08 +0000

[...] much harsher version based on all the work done by the FCC. The Bill has largely been described in blogs and articles as giving the FCC more teeth to deal with abuses of the net freedoms but there’s [...]

By: Alistair Croll

Alistair Croll — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:21:10 +0000

When I was at CES I read a copy of Microsoft's hilarious, “Mommy, Why is There a Server in the House?” While it was a kid's story, the fine print in the foreleaf was actually a bit more chilling. It said:

“Use of Windows Home Server’s remote access features may require additional services from your broadband provider, such as access to certain “ports” that some providers may block for some customers on some service plans.”

That's a pretty concrete example of the erosion of net neutrality. When you do a Google search for Net Neutrality, all the unpaid links want it, and the one paid ad is from a telecom lobby group. Sort of makes it clear who wins on each side of the argument, no?

By: geraldz

geraldz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:34:40 +0000

When you buy a car it comes with a window sticker showing all of the details. When you buy a can of baked beans it comes with a label showing the nutritional value.

But when you buy internet service you get nothing. Years ago I was surprised to learn that my Comcast cable internet speed was being choked but for an extra charge I could get a faster connection. Extra charge? I was already paying $42 per month!

ISP’s should have the right to control traffic over their networks but at the same time they should be required to provide consumers with all of the facts for comparison purposes.

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