Posted on 10/22/2009 7:31:02 PM PDT by Nachum
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. communications regulators voted unanimously Thursday to support an open Internet rule that would prevent telecom network operators from barring or blocking content based on the revenue it generates.
The proposed rule now goes to the public for comment until Jan. 14, after which the Federal Communications Commissions will review the feedback and possibly seek more comment. A final rule is not expected until the spring of next year.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
The list, ping
“The Internet ecosystem is serving consumers very well, and there is no problem that requires new government regulation,” said Tom Tauke, executive vice president of policy and communications.” (Verizon Communications)
There will be a lot of things in this country that will be changed for insufficient reasons, I’m afraid.
The dangers of Net Neutrality...
Aaaaah, but it's absolutely KILLING Obama & the democrats. THAT is the real issue here. Look for this to become issue one very, very, soon.
Can't have the truth getting put there unfettered now, can we?
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