Now that net neutrality has is repealed, what does that mean for the internet as it is? Well, that is not an easy question to answer as there’s not much information coming from the government or the ISPs about what happens next. There are many thoughts on what ISPs like […]
Tag: Net Neutrality
EU internet users now under threat as vote for two-tier web “compromise” passes
The European Union has announced plans for a two-tier internet that would give a fast lane to preferred corporate and governments users, after a late night “compromise” between European Commission, Council and Parliament. It is a shocking case of double speak and shady dealings. In an announcement by reps for the […]
The FCC officially votes in favor of Net Neutrality, 3 to 2
In a stunning and exciting win for the open internet, the FCC has officially votes in favor of Net Neutrality, imposing restrictions on both government and corporate agencies in how they supply and run the web. For years, the battle has raged on. ISPs such as Comcast and Verizon have […]
New Net Neutrality proposal put forward by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
In what is his strongest move in favor of Net Neutrality since taking the position, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has announced a major plan that will hopefully take a serious strike against corporate control in the cable industry. The basis for the proposal is what many have been pushing for […]
Why President Obama wants Internet to become an utility
President Barack Obama has stopped with the vague rhetoric and officially called the FCC to put strict regulations in place against ISP’s seeking to limit internet speeds as part of a tiered internet. Not surprisingly, chairman Tom Wheeler has spoken out against it. We have talked on this website about […]
FCC voted Tom Wheeler Net Neutrality proposal
Today, the FCC voted Tom Wheeler net neutrality proposal as a 3-2 majority came put in favor of a “fast track” internet for companies paying more. Despite public dissent that has been intense for months against the proposal, Chairman Tom Wheeler remained resolute on the issue, even as he claimed […]
Major coalition for net neutrality announced amid FCC delays
The same day that the FCC asked for a delay on a net neutrality proposal that could potentially give ISPs a way to charge for preferential treatment, a coalition between major tech giants has been announced to battle the issue. Amazon, Google, Microsoft, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter and Yahoo are leading […]
