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FCC to approve net neutrality rules
After a lot of discussion and much hand wringing, the FCC is set to approve net neutrality rules. If you're not clear why this important, I suggest you take a few moments to read Char James-Tanny's
FCC proposes net neutrality framework
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday put out a long-awaited proposal for network neutrality. Calling the proposed framework "basic rules of the road to preserve the open Internet as a
Tech policy likely to face gridlock in new Congress
What impact will the new Congress have on technology policy? Probably not much, according to Beltway prognosticators. With a Republican majority in the House and Democratic majority in the Senate,
What's all the fuss about net neutrality?
Guest post by Char James-TannyWho owns the Internet? No one. Who controls the Internet? No one (except in certain countries that censor content, and that's not ownership). So what's all of the ruckus
Should businesses care about net neutrality?
The net neutrality debate is often framed as pitting consumers against Internet Service Providers, but as demonstrators gathered on Google's ( NASDAQ: GOOG ) doorstep recently to protest its proposed
Alleged Google, Verizon deal over net neutrality upends industry discussions
The debate in Washington over net neutrality was a constantly moving target last week. A rumor spread mid-week that while the major players were engaging in closed-door discussions at the Federal
FCC launches inquiry into framework for broadband rules
The FCC formally opened its inquiry into reclassifying broadband services so that it can establish some rules covering ISPs' obligations regarding non-discrimination, or net neutrality. The agency is
ISPs, Google form advisory group on network management
Following closely on the heels of the Federal Communications Commission's decision to try to establish some net neutrality rules, the major telephone and cable companies are teaming up with Google
Congress to take a new look at telecom law
Lawmakers are about to re-open telecommunications law, and they are sure to unearth nothing less than a can of worms. The chairmen of the House and Senate commerce committees and subcommittees
Epic battle shapes up over broadband reclassification
The Federal Communications Commission has floated a plan to reclassify broadband access, re-igniting the battle over net neutrality and pitting the cable companies and telcos against consumer
