kuhla Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think everyone on here is pretty much on the same page about net neutrality but it's a serious topic and it's about time we have a thread for it. Some slightly interesting news on that came out today. source - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/12/19/congress-wants-to-legislate-net-neutrality-heres-what-that-might-look-like/ The pieces below are taken out-of-order from the article for context (if you missed some recent news). The FCC is widely expected to unveil its net neutrality proposal in February or March, leaving little time for lawmakers to introduce a bill.....Republicans in Congress appear likely to introduce legislation next month aimed at preventing Internet providers from speeding up some Web sites over others, in hopes of changing the tone of a critical debate over the future of the Web, according to industry officials familiar with the plans.....The industry officials said they are discussing details of the proposal with several Republican lawmakers, whom they declined to name. The officials also said the proposal is being backed by several large telecommunications companies, which they also declined to name.....By unveiling their legislation before Wheeler's draft rules, Republicans could draw momentum away from the agency, where pressure has been mounting lately for stronger action, the industry officials said.....If the bill is seen as not aggressive enough, Obama will likely veto the legislation, observers said. Cast as a compromise giving the FCC wide latitude over net neutrality, the bill could pass — particularly if industry officials offer not to sue the FCC over its proposed rules, analysts have said. There are definitely more details at the source but the quote above gives you the gist of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 source - http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/02/fcc-will-reportedly-ban-internet-slow-lanes/ .... According to a pair of new reports from the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, the FCC chairman Tom Wheeler will soon do what some net neutrality advocates have been clamoring for for ages: Try to officially reclassify internet service as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Telecommunications Act. .... I.... want to believe.... but I just don't want to believe that Tom Wheeler is on our side when everything about his history points the other way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 That is why I am proposing that the FCC use its Title II authority to implement and enforce open internet protections. http://www.wired.com/2015/02/fcc-chairman-wheeler-net-neutrality Welp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 source - http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/technology/path-clears-for-net-neutrality-ahead-of-fcc-vote.html?emc=edit_na_20150224&nlid=50762010&_r=0 WASHINGTON — Senior Republicans conceded on Tuesday that the grueling fight with President Obama over the regulation of Internet service appears over, with the president and an army of Internet activists victorious. The Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to approve regulating Internet service like a public utility, prohibiting companies from paying for faster lanes on the Internet. While the two Democratic commissioners are negotiating over technical details, they are widely expected to side with the Democratic chairman, Tom Wheeler, against the two Republican commissioners. And Republicans on Capitol Hill, who once criticized the plan as “Obamacare for the Internet,” now say they are unlikely to pass a legislative response that would undo perhaps the biggest policy shift since the Internet became a reality. ..... I don't want to get my hopes up but......... I want to believe........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 source - http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31638528 Way too much to quote. Just visit the source link. Considering how much "opposition" is being promised in light of this, I'm still not letting myself get my hopes too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 This means any people opposed to net neutrality will have to find a high court to block this. It puts the onus squarely on the telecoms and large corporate interests rather than the populace. At the very least this is a huge win and many steps in the right direction. Anyone looking to dismantle this framework will have to put in some serious effort (which they undoubtedly will). I expect some high court rulings and maybe even a trip to the supreme court before this is all over. I mean I'm not sure how much more net neutrality advocates wanted, but they seem to have gotten everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 source - http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/13/president-veto-hr-2666-bill/ President Obama swears that H.R. 2666 will never become a law under his administration. In a letter published today, the White House says the bill "would undermine key provisions in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Open Internet order." The president's advisors would recommend that he veto it if it ever reaches his office. H.R. 2666 also known as the "No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act" looks like it complements the FCC's new net neutrality rules at first glance. It wants to make sure that the FCC can't regulate broadband rates -- something that commission chairman Tom Wheeler promised his office won't do -- after all.According to the bill's author, Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and his allies, potential rate regulation "creates significant uncertainty for ISPs" and "discourages investment and unique pricing structures or service plans." As the EFF notes, though, the bill would also keep the FCC from protecting consumers against paid prioritization, throttling and data caps, among many other things.It would also strip the commission of its powers to prevent ISPs from making certain services free. Remember when the FCC summoned Comcast, AT&T and T-Mobile to explain their data exemption schemes that benefit their own services? The agency wouldn't be able to do that anymore. In the White House's words, it "would restrict the FCC's ability to take enforcement actions to protect consumers on issues where the FCC has received numerous consumer complaints."The EFF has a portal you can access to look up your state representative's phone number if you want to know their stance, and if you want them to know yours. President Obama's stepping down in January, and you might need to make your voice heard if you feel strongly about this issue to help sway the next commander-in-chief.[....] So we got this coming up as well as the "Compliance with Court Orders Act" from Burr and Feinstein about encryption. If we ever needed a time to agree that the legislative branch of our government is out of touch with the realities of modern technology.... now is the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Supposedly this is a big deal. source - http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/technology/net-neutrality-fcc-appeals-court-ruling.html WASHINGTON — High-speed internet service can be defined as a utility, a federal court has ruled in a sweeping decision clearing the way for more rigorous policing of broadband providers and greater protections for web users.The decision affirmed the government’s view that broadband is as essential as the phone and power and should be available to all Americans, rather than a luxury that does not need close government supervision.The 2-to-1 decision from a three-judge panel at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday came in a case about rules applying to a doctrine known as net neutrality, which prohibit broadband companies from blocking or slowing the delivery of internet content to consumers.[....]But the legal battle over the regulations is most likely far from over. The cable and telecom industries have signaled their intent to challenge any unfavorable decision, possibly taking the case to the Supreme Court.AT&T immediately said it would continue to fight.[....] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 It was going to go to the supreme court one way or another, this just happens to be a favorable ruling on the way there. Of course right now we have no idea what the court will look like and who will next be appointed because of the shenanigans going on in congress. My bet is even a very conservative leaning court will rule in favor of title 2, you have to be a complete Luddite to think that the internet isn't a utility at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Someone mentioned on reddit, that even if the Supreme Court rules in favor of title 2, Congress can still overrule it if the industry has enough lobbyist and weight on that side. It ain't over till its over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 In fact that's why we've seen several attempts to push bills through congress to that effect. It's much easier to lobby buy congressmen than it is to push for favorable ruling through the court system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Some of you probably already know about this but... article - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-15/killing-net-neutrality-rules-is-said-readied-for-december-vote Quote The U.S. Federal Communications Commission next month is planning a vote to kill Obama-era rules demanding fair treatment of web traffic and may decide to vacate the regulations altogether, according to people familiar with the plans. The move would reignite a years-long debate that has seen Republicans and broadband providers seeking to eliminate the rules, while Democrats and technology companies support them. The regulations passed in 2015 bar broadband providers such as AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. from interfering with web traffic sent by Google, Facebook Inc. and others. .... Pai plans to seek a vote in December, said two people who asked not to be identified because the matter hasn’t been made public. As the head of a Republican majority, he is likely to win a vote on whatever he proposes. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-internet/u-s-net-neutrality-bill-gets-enough-senate-votes-to-advance-idUSKCN1IH2DS Quote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted 52 to 47 on Wednesday to reverse the Federal Communications Commission decision in December to repeal landmark 2015 net neutrality rules, but it still faces an uphill battle. The chances of this passing in congress are rather low, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Looks like we're officially going to have multiple state regulations that ISPs will have to comply with. Although, more realistically I expect ISPs to continue their throttling and fight this in court tooth and nail, and even then probably just decide to pay a fine rather than deal with multiple states different regulations. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180903/08162040573/california-shakes-off-isp-lobbyists-embraces-real-net-neutrality.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 It's good but I don't feel like celebrating because... 8 hours ago, Malaphax said: ....I expect ISPs to continue their throttling and fight this in court tooth and nail, and even then probably just decide to pay a fine rather than deal with multiple states different regulations. ....that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well California successfully passed a new Net Neutrality law, the DOJ wasted no time and immediately sued California. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20181001/06195740756/dojs-new-net-neutrality-lawsuit-is-giant-middle-finger-to-state-rights-consumers-competition-democratic-process.shtml Sidenote: I recently spoke with someone and said that the past 2 years have at least been very interesting. I told him interesting wasn't quite the descriptor I would use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Cox Elite Gamer product page - https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/elite-gamer.html I don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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