Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Net Neutrality: The Goliaths are not amused

Link to September 22 Wall Street Journal article, "Internet Providers Push Back Against 'Net Neutrality' Proposal".

Excerpt: Phone and cable companies expressed concern about proposed rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from slowing competitors' Web traffic or impeding access to legal Web content.

Large phone and video providers, including Comcast, Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc., have argued the government shouldn't tell them how to manage their Internet networks. Wireless providers are worried that a surge in bandwidth-consuming applications such as video downloads could hobble their networks unless they are allowed to control the flow.

And here you thought Paul Marcarelli was on your side.

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