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News about net neutrality
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Verizon cites security issue for nixing Google Wallet
On the surface, it looked like the kind of scenario that net neutrality advocates had long feared: a big incumbent carrier using its network to snuff out apps that compete with its own services. However, Verizon is insisting that this isn't the case.
By Brad Reed | 07 December, 2011 08:29
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Net neutrality: Implementation measured in the details
The fierce debate over net neutrality continues unabated. On the one hand, advocates of net neutrality believe that without regulation, a few large network operators will dominate the market, discriminating against consumers and content providers to the detriment of affordable services and innovative content.
By Coleman Bazelon and Stuart N. Brotman | 17 November, 2011 09:51
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Net neutrality goes Dutch
While the Netherlands is primarily known for windmills, tulips and legalized marijuana, it could soon be known for its net neutrality regulations as well.
By Brad Reed | 24 June, 2011 02:01
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Net neutrality supporters to protest at Google HQ
Five left-leaning groups that want the U.S. government to create formal network neutrality rules are organizing a rally to protest a recent proposal by Google and Verizon Communications at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, Friday.
By Grant Gross | 13 August, 2010 05:36
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Google, Verizon make net neutrality proposal
Google and Verizon Communications have released a proposal that would give the U.S. Federal Communications Commission limited power to enforce network neutrality rules, including levying fines up to US$2 million for violations by broadband providers.
By Grant Gross | 10 August, 2010 05:42
Features about net neutrality
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Google/Verizon: Will a parallel non-Internet help?
In spite of the fact that the net neutrality proposal that Google and Verizon published on Aug. 9 was not much like what the rumor mill predicted as late as the day before, the proposal sure has kicked off a lot of controversy.
By Scott Bradner | 17 August, 2010 07:56
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Net neutrality wars entangle free speech
U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns wants so badly to stop the U.S. Federal Communications Commission from creating network neutrality rules that he appears ready to weaken the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.
By Grant Gross | 13 May, 2010 06:09
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Weighing the economic impact of net neutrality
It seems that the battle for net neutrality has boiled down to an argument over economics. Dueling reports paint vastly different visions of the economic outlook for the broadband and Internet industries should the US FCC be successful in imposing net neutrality guidelines.
By Tony Bradley | 28 April, 2010 07:43
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Net neutrality suffers a blow
"Our primary goal was always to clear our name and reputation. We have always been focused on serving our customers and delivering the quality open-Internet experience consumers want. Comcast remains committed to the FCC's existing open Internet principles, and we will continue to work constructively with this FCC as it determines how best to increase broadband adoption and preserve an open and vibrant Internet."
By Mark Gibbs | 08 April, 2010 07:56
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After US court ruling, what happens to net neutrality?
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is in legal limbo after a U.S. appellate court ruling Tuesday tossed out the agency's enforcement of network neutrality principles on broadband provider Comcast.
By Grant Gross | 08 April, 2010 05:55
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