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Vigilante · 09-18-2009, 12:37 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will unveil in a speech on Monday new proposals that would force Internet providers to treat the flow of content equally, sources familiar with the speech said on Friday.

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The FCC could formally propose the rules aimed at applying to wireless and landline platforms at an open meeting in October.

Taken from FCC to unveil open Internet rules | Technology | Reuters

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Finally. I guess I won't bitch about comcast when they have their balls snipped. Well I hear the support sux, but at least bandwidth throttling will go the way of the dodo.

Halx · 09-18-2009, 01:32 PM

Now if we can get the idea out of the government's head that the President should assume control of the Internet in an emergency...

Reese · 09-18-2009, 02:10 PM

Actually, that article says they're going to unveil rules... The rule could be ISPs can do whatever the fuck they want. Or even if the rules are on the side of net neutrality they could be so vague and open to interpretation that ISPs just find a way around them..

Damn, I'm too pessimistic.

Fremen · 09-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Internet for the people!!

flat5 · 09-19-2009, 09:35 AM

In the long run, the FCC will always favor business interests.
It takes VERY good organized lobbying to influence them.

Xerxys · 09-20-2009, 01:12 AM

What does bandwidth throttling mean? Does it mean that this ...

is going to stop? I mean, can they actually? It makes no business sense. Running internet service is not the same as providing wireless services.

Shauk · 09-20-2009, 01:43 PM

here's to hoping for good news tomorrow.

The U.S. has shitty internet service due to how certain companies treat it as an excuse to milk us for every cent despite other nations with twice the speed and accessibility at a more affordable rate.

We're used to mediocrity because it's all the average consumer has access to

blahblah454 · 09-20-2009, 06:18 PM

You might have shitty internet service, but at least you have awesome cell phone plans that cost under $100 a month.

09-18-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-18-2009, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Now if we can get the idea out of the government's head that the President should assume control of the Internet in an emergency... __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

09-18-2009, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	Actually, that article says they're going to unveil rules... The rule could be ISPs can do whatever the fuck they want. Or even if the rules are on the side of net neutrality they could be so vague and open to interpretation that ISPs just find a way around them.. Damn, I'm too pessimistic. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

09-18-2009, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Internet for the people!! __________________ Google

09-19-2009, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	In the long run, the FCC will always favor business interests. It takes VERY good organized lobbying to influence them.

09-20-2009, 01:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	What does bandwidth throttling mean? Does it mean that this ... is going to stop? I mean, can they actually? It makes no business sense. Running internet service is not the same as providing wireless services.

09-20-2009, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shauk Confused Adult Location: Spokane, WA	here's to hoping for good news tomorrow. The U.S. has shitty internet service due to how certain companies treat it as an excuse to milk us for every cent despite other nations with twice the speed and accessibility at a more affordable rate. We're used to mediocrity because it's all the average consumer has access to

09-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	You might have shitty internet service, but at least you have awesome cell phone plans that cost under $100 a month.