Net Neutrality In the News

'Using the Web might get a lot pricier'

Jan 6, 2006

"Downloading music and watching movies online are relatively cheap entertainment now, but the flat-rate Internet plans that have kept costs down could disappear. " Source: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/FindDealsOnline/using-the-web-might-get-a-lot-pricier.aspx

Battle Building Over Net ‘Tollgate.’

Jan 6, 2006

Source: http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1157462045308

The term Net Neutrality is introduced.

Jan 17, 2006

It is designed with the sole purpose of codifying net neutrality, making it mandatory for telecommunications companies and service providers comply with the principles of net neutrality which requires impartial, timely delivery of content to Internet users regardless of its nature or cost to convey via the network.

Tim Wu: ' Why You Should Care About Network NeutralityThe future of the Internet depends on it!'

May 1, 2006

Tim Wu warns Slate readers of the potential threat to an open Internet if carriers are allowed to discriminate against content providers on their basis to pay for content delivery using carreiers' networks. He also explains why preventing centralized control over the future of the Internet is a public good. Source: http://www.slate.com/id/2140850/fr/rss/

Tim Berners-Lee warns of threat to net neutrality.

Jun 21, 2006

Text: http://dig.csail.mit.edu/breadcrumbs/node/144 Video: http://web.mit.edu/webcast/mit-berners-lee-net-neutrality-blogs-220k.ram

'Battle Building Over Net 'Tollgate': Sides clash over issue of 'Net neutrality'

Sep 6, 2006

"Few things have as much potential to create a litigation war zone next year as the possible fight over control of the pipes feeding all the content over the Internet." Source: http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1157462045308

'Father of internet warns against Net Neutrality'

Jan 18, 2007

"Robert Kahn, the most senior figure in the development of the internet, has delivered a strong warning against "Net Neutrality" legislation." Source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/18/kahn_net_neutrality_warning/

'Twelve Billion Bargaining Chips: The Web Side of the Net Neutrality Debate'

Jan 30, 2007

In his Jan.-Feb. 2007 column in IEEE, Daniel Weitzner explains the intrinsic value of neutrality in the online environment and demonstrates why it remains essential for the successful ongoing development of web-technologies.
Abstract: http://www2.computer.org/portal/web/csdl/doi/10.1109/MIC.2007.25

'FTC shoots down Net Neutrality, says it is not needed'

Jun 27, 2007

"The Federal Trade Commission today dealt a serious blow to "Net neutrality" proponents as it issued a report dismissive of claims that the government needs to get involved in preserving fairness of networks in the United States." Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2007/06/ftc-shoots-down-net-neutrality-says-it-is-not-needed.ars

'Hundreds Weigh in on Net Neutrality: Comments from groups and individual Internet users were filed with the FCC'

Jul 16, 2007

"Hundreds of groups and individual Internet users sounded off to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on net neutrality in comments filed Monday, the deadline for responding to the agency's inquiry into the proposed regulation." Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/134632/hundreds_weigh_in_on_net_neutrality.html

'Comcast Discloses Throttling Practices — BitTorrent Targeted'

Sep 19, 2008

"Comcast came clean with the Federal Communications Commission late Friday, detailing how it throttled and targeted peer-to-peer traffic — maneuvers it has repeatedly denied." Source: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/09/comcast-disclos/

'Net neutrality: An American problem?'

Sep 28, 2008

"Leaders of Australia's largest ISPs declare 'net neutrality' to solely be a U.S. problem and state that the tiered model in use in Australia be adopted by U.S. network providers." Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10053045-94.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5

'Net Neutrality Advocates In Charge Of Obama Team Review of FCC'

Nov 14, 2008

"The Obama-Biden transition team named two long-time net neutrality advocates to head up its Federal Communications Commission Review team." Source: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/11/net-neutrality/

'Google, Industry Downplay 'Fast Lane' Plans'

Dec 15, 2008

"Google re-iterated its commitment to Net neutrality, and slammed a Wall Street Journal article that questioned the search engine's dedication to the cause as "confused." Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2336913,00.asp

'More Tennesseans using broadband Internet'

Dec 19, 2008

"Tennessee broadband Internet adoption rose 16 percent from July 2007 to January 2008, according to a new report from Connected Tennessee, a state-run technology advocacy group." Source: http://nashville.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2008/12/15/daily32.html

'Network Neutrality: What's the Next Step?'

Jan 8, 2009

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2338483,00.asp

'How Will the $7.2 Billion Allotted for Broadband Stimulus Be Spent?'

Feb 19, 2009

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/159866/how_will_the_72_billion_allotted_for_broadband_stimulus_be_spent.html

'U.S. Government Seeks Public's Input for Broadband'

Mar 10, 2009

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342784,00.asp

'Boucher Has A Full Legislative Slate'

Apr 1, 2009

Ric Boucher (D-VA) discusses his plans for the 111th Congress, stating that net neutrality is not at the top of list. He claims that the status quo is working. Source: http://www.multichannel.com/article/191082-Boucher_Has_A_Full_Legislative_Slate.php

'Cable show: Hill Staffers Tackle Satellite License First'

Apr 2, 2009

Source: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/191192-2009_Cable_Show_Hill_Staffers_Tackle_Satellite_License_First.php

'FCC Opens Suggestions Box for Broadband Plan'

Apr 8, 2009

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2344684,00.asp

'FCC launches “transformative” inquiry on broadband'

Apr 8, 2009

"The FCC has released three major data collection probes on the state and future of national broadband, video competition, and minority media ownership. Ars checks in from the FCC meeting." Source: http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2009/04/fcc-launches-transformative-inquiry-on-broadband.ars

'Time Warner Pricing Plan Draws More Opposition'

Apr 13, 2009

Source: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=103921

'Beyond Content Neutrality: Understanding Content-Based Promotion of Democratic Speech'

Apr 14, 2009

Ammori, Marvin. Beyond Content Neutrality: Understanding Content-Based Promotion of Democratic Speech. (April 15, 2009). Federal Communications Law Journal, Vol. 61, No. 2: pp. 273-324. March 2009. Source: http://www.law.indiana.edu/fclj/pubs/v61/no2/7-AMMORIFINAL.pdf

Time Warner Cable shelves its plan to impose excessive Internet fees

Apr 16, 2009

Time Warner Cable shelves its plan to impose excessive Internet fees against those who use the Web for more than email and basic surfing. Reference: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/2009/04/16/internet-users-roar-cable-giant-blinks/

'Local Tech-Savvy Duo Steps Onto Federal StageTwo to Lead Work On Obama's Bold Digital Ambitions'

Apr 27, 2009

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/26/AR2009042602262_pf.html

'Senator Calls for New Net Neutrality Rules'

May 6, 2009

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/164450/senator_calls_for_new_net_neutrality_rules.html

'Senator to FCC: time for black-and-white net neutrality rules '

May 6, 2009

"Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says it's time for the FCC to get with the program regarding net neutrality, somehow. Ars reports from the Computer & Communications Industry Association's Annual Washington Caucus." Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/05/senator-pressures-fcc-on-net-neutrality.ars

'FTC Chair OK with Paying For Higher-Speed Broadband'

May 8, 2009

Source: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/print/231889-FTC_Chair_OK_with_Paying_For_Higher_Speed_Broadband.php

'FTC May Enforce Net Neutrality'

May 11, 2009

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/164679/ftc_chairman_agency_may_enforce_net_neutrality.html

'What a non-neutral 'Net looks like, UK-style'

Jun 3, 2009

Author Nate Anderson describes how one UK ISP throttles P2P traffic, uses bandwidth caps, throttles streaming online video, and throttles "heavy users" of the network. Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/what-a-non-neutral-net-looks-like.ars

'Cable Group turns net neutrality around over ISP Fees'

Jun 11, 2009

"Small cable operators say they worried about content providers charging ISPs "discriminatory" access fees, which they say Disney does with ESPN360.com. They want the FCC to stop the practice before it spreads." Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/cable-group-turns-net-neutrality-around-over-isp-access-fees.ars

'$4 Billion in Broadband Stimulus Grants Tied to Strict Net Neutrality Rules'

Jul 1, 2009

Source: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/07/4-billion-in-broadband-stimulus-grants-tied-to-strict-net-neutrality-rules/

Broadband.gov, Workshops Kick Off Rollout

Jul 2, 2009

"A big component of this year's stimulus package was broadband deployment. In addition to allocating $7.2 billion in broadband grants, the bill also ordered the Federal Communications Commission to come up with a national broadband plan by February. " Source:http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2349698,00.asp

'FCC Broadband Roadmap Aims to Bring Order to Stimulus Chaos'

Jul 5, 2009

Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/the-fccs-broadband-road-map.ars

'Wireless Net Neutrality?'

Jul 7, 2009

Jon Stokes and Matt Lasar comment on a WSJ report that suggests that AT&T and Verizon might face and antitrust investigation by the DOJ and FCC. They broach the subject of wireless net neutrality and argue that private telecommunications entities benefitting from government subsidies should be regulated for the commmon good. Reference: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/not-ready-ma-bell-2009-doj-antitrust-unit-looking-into-att-verizon.ars

'Ma Bell2K? DOJ, FCC looking into AT&T and Verizon'

Jul 7, 2009

"A new report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Holder DOJ may be setting its sights on AT&T and Verizon for a possible antitrust investigation. The two companies control almost 90%of landlines and 60% of the mobile market." Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/not-ready-ma-bell-2009-doj-antitrust-unit-looking-into-att-verizon.ars

'What Sotomayor Could Mean for network Neutrality and the First Amendment'

Jul 13, 2009

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marvin-ammori/what-sotomayor-could-mean_b_230330.html

'Norway gets net neutrality—voluntary, but broadly supported'

Jul 20, 2009

Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/02/norway-gets-voluntary-net-neutrality.ars

'Stimulate Your Library: How libraries can benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act'

Jul 21, 2009

Source: http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/resources/selectedarticles/arrastimulus.cfm