Netflix is the world’s largest Internet television provider, with over 48 million users who watch more than one billion hours of shows per month. Today, they have responded to the FCC’s open debate on the proposed net neutrality rules, urging for the protection of the open Internet model as is. Netflix believes, as we do,… Continue reading Netflix Statement Urges the FCC to Protect Net Neutrality
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Dear FCC Site Lets You Make a Public Comment to Fight for Net Neutrality
Are you a fan of the Internet? As of today, the web you know and love is under threat of new Federal Communications Commission regulation that could allow internet service providers to become paid gatekeepers of the web. These ISPs would be able to make special deals with companies that can afford to “pay to… Continue reading Dear FCC Site Lets You Make a Public Comment to Fight for Net Neutrality
Stuck in Neutral on the Information Superhighway
In a split decision last week, the FCC voted to move forward with its net neutrality proposal. While the proposal doesn’t permit internet service providers (ISPs) to slow down service, the wording leaves room for ISPs to guarantee faster traffic for those who pay more. For some, the two are essentially the same: they still… Continue reading Stuck in Neutral on the Information Superhighway
Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Plasters DC With Net Neutrality Ads Ahead of FCC Vote
The FCC is two days away from unveiling its new proposed net neutrality rules, and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian will stop at nothing to stop a bad ruling. Through a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdtilt, Ohanian raised over $20,000 to place ads around Washington, DC to speak out against selective fast tracked internet service. Placed in… Continue reading Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Plasters DC With Net Neutrality Ads Ahead of FCC Vote
How the FCC’s New Proposed Open Internet Rules Could Save the Neutral Net You Know and Love
People want the internet to remain as open and neutral as it is today. Though the Obama administration came out in support of a neutral net yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will need to take further action to make net neutrality a reality after its original mandate was struck down by a U.S. Court… Continue reading How the FCC’s New Proposed Open Internet Rules Could Save the Neutral Net You Know and Love
White House Supports Net Neutrality but Needs FCC to Act
Government officials have come out in support of a neutral and open internet but suggest that Obama doesn’t have the power to order the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make broadband services subject to the same fair use laws as telephone providers. A statement on the White House blog supports FCC chairman Tom Wheeler’s motion… Continue reading White House Supports Net Neutrality but Needs FCC to Act
The FCC Is Proposing to Make Inflight Voice Calls Legal – What This Means for You
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing that airlines be permitted to allow their passengers to use their mobile wireless devices, such as cellphones, to make voice calls, send text message and access the internet while flying above 10,000 feet. This proposed rulemaking has put some frequent flyers on edge – they worry that obnoxious… Continue reading The FCC Is Proposing to Make Inflight Voice Calls Legal – What This Means for You
More Schools Could Soon See Broadband Internet Thanks to New FCC Budget
Last week we introduced you to EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit group demanding that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) immediately upgrade broadband services in all schools across the U.S. It seems the group’s efforts have paid off, at least for now, as the FCC is reallocating funds to help bring more schools and libraries up to technological… Continue reading More Schools Could Soon See Broadband Internet Thanks to New FCC Budget
