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Coalition of high-tech firms including Amazon.com, eBay, Yahoo!, Disney Corporation and Microsoft called the Coalition of Broadband Users and Innovators (CBUI) sent a letter to FCC Chairman Michael Powell urging the FCC to assure that consumers and other Internet users continue to enjoy the unfettered ability to reach lawful content and services. Members of the CBUI used the phrase net neutrality', an idea originally discussed in an essay written in 2002 by Tim Wu and pub in Columbia L Rev 2003
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Full Report: http://openscotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/01/16064/15995 Audiorecording of report: http://voice.dixerit.com/scotexecdix?url=http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/01/16064/15994
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In Brand X Internet Servs. v. FCC, 345 F.3d 1120 (9th Cir. 2003), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found that the FCC’s ruling was partially correct in its treatment of cable modem service as an information provider but disagreed with its conclusion that cable broadband service was part "telecommunications service." The court affirmed the FCC's ruling in part, vacated it in part, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
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The Cato Institute released a study titled "``Net Neutrality´´ Digital Discrimination or Regulatory Gamesmanship in Cyberspace?" This report is a rebuttal of the network neutrality arguments that have been submitted to the FCC by an ad hoc group named the "Coalition of Broadband Users and Innovators" and by academics such as Lawrence Lessig and Timothy Wu." Source: http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa507.pdf
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FCC Chairman Michael Powell delivered an address in which he articulated his ideas for four 'Internet Freedoms':
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On June 27, 2005, the USSC upheld the FCC ruling that cable broadband Internet access services are not subject to governmental regulations as defined under "telecommunications services". Reference:http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/04-277.ZS.html
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted Policy Statement FCC 05-151 which “ensure[s] that broadband networks are widely deployed, open, affordable, and accessible to all consumers.” Source: http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-05-151A1.pdf
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One of the founding fathers of the Internet, Vint Cerf, sent a letter to Representatives Joe Barton (R-Texas) and John Dingell (D-Michigan) on November 8, 2005, defending the idea of net neutrality.
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Tim Berners-Lee, a chief architect of the World Wide Web and the inventor of the hypertext markup language (HTML) states his support for the net neutrality movement in an interview with the Toronto Star. Tyler Hamilton, ?Battle for the Web,? Toronto Star, March 28, 2006
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The coalition consists of hundreds of groups from across the political spectrum that are concerned about maintaining a free and open Internet. Coordinated by Free Press, a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media, the mission of SaveTheInternet.com is to ensure free,equitable use of the Internet and devotes its resources to educating the public and grassroot lobbying. Reference: http://www.savetheinternet.com/
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Free Press, Consumer Federation of America, and Consumers Union issue joint report advocating for network neutrality. PDF: https://www.savetheinternet.com/files/nn_fact_v_fiction_final.pdf
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In her remarks to The Progress & Freedom Foundation’s Aspen Summit, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras addresses issue of “Net Neutrality”. An Internet Access Task Force will examine issues raised by converging technologies. Source: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/08/neutrality.shtm
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The FTC approves the AT&T/BellSouth merger on condition that network neutrality principles would be adhered to for two years. FCC statement: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269275A1.pdf
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FTC Anncounces workshop to examine broadband connectivity competition issues, including Network Neutrality. Source: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/01/broadbandwrkshp.shtm Workshop Agenda: http://www.ftc.gov/opp/workshops/broadband/index.shtml
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Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduces Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2007 (S. 215), a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality. Text: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:s215is.txt.pdf Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigCMJMejEM
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Speaking to an audience at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, Robert Kahn, the most senior developer of DARPANET, warns that "neutrality" legislation could hamper innovation and cause fragmentation among interconnected networks. Video: http://archive.computerhistory.org/lectures/an_eveninig_with_robert_kahn.lecture.2007.01.09.wmv
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Workshop Agenda: http://www.ftc.gov/opp/workshops/broadband/index.shtml Public Comments: http://www.ftc.gov/os/comments/broadbandwrkshop/index.shtm
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"The Federal Trade Commission’s Internet Access Task Force today issued a report, “Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy,” which summarizes the Task Force’s findings in the area of broadband Internet connectivity and, in particular, so-called network neutrality regulation." Source: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/06/broadband.shtm
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In October of 2007 Comcast was investigated on accusations that it was interfering with customers’ use of peer-to-peer applications. Formal complaints were filed by Free Press and Public Knowledge on the grounds that Comcast was violating the FCC’s Internet policy statement FCC 05-151.
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While addressing an audience in Mountain View, CA on the campaign trail, Barack Obama declares his commitment to open access and supports net neutrality. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-mW1qccn8k
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Schedule of events: <a href='http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0211-07.htm' >http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0211-07.htm</a
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Representative Edward J. Markey (D-7) introduces the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R.5353). Source:
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Columbia Law Professor Tim Wu talks about Net Neutrality at a Free Press/SavetheInternet.com staff briefing in the House Commerce Committee. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s7dJxDSHMk&feature=channel
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Free Press General Counsel Marvin Ammori speaks on Capitol Hill about Comcast's ongoing blocking of content-sharing applications such as BitTorrent. Video:
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In Memorandum Opinion & Order FCC 08-183, the FCC found in favor of Free Press and Public Knowledge. Comcast was order to reform its network management practices and to stop violating net neutrality.
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FTC Chairman William E. Kovacic provided testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Small Business hearing on “Small Business Competition Policy: Are Markets Open for Entrepreneurs?” Source: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/09/smallbiz.shtm Remarks: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2008/09/P859910smallbiz.pdf
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Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA), Title I of Public Law No. 110-385, 122 Stat. 4096 (Oct. 10, 2008)
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Senator Harry Reid introduces the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (S. 1). The bill sets aside billions to connect more Americans to broadband networks and requires that the largest chunk, $4.7 billion, be spent building networks that abide by Net Neutrality. Source: <a href='http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s1pcs.txt.pdf' >http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:s1pcs.txt.pdf<
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"Norway's Post and Telecommunications Authority has overseen a working group of ISPs and consumer organization that has hashed out a set of network neutrality principles for the country. Though voluntary, they already appear to command broad support." Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/02/norway-gets-voluntary-net-neutrality.ars
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"President Obama announced two more top nominees, John Berry as director of the Office of Personnel Management and Harvard Law grad Julius Genachowski as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission." Source: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/03/obama_names_two_1.html
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The U.S. Senate confirms Julius Genachowski, a strong proponent of Net Neutrality, to be the influential chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Source: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/06/26/new-fcc-chair-brings-us-one-step-closer-net-neutrality
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Announcement : http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p+3250 Presentation materials: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/knowstimulus/index.cfm
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Sen. Al Franken questions USSC nominee Judge Sotomeyer re: the Brand X case. Video: <a href='http://www.c-span.org/Supreme-Court-Sotomayor-Senate-Confirmation-Hearings.aspx' >http://www.c-span.org/Supreme-Court-Sotomayor-Senate-Confirmation-Hearings.aspx</a
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Rep. Edward J. Markey (MA-7) introduces new net neutrality bill with Rep. Anna Goosha (CA-14) as co-sponsor . Text of H.R. 3458: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3458ih.txt.pdf
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Julius Genachowski, the FCC chairman, told The Hill that his agency will support “net neutrality” and go after anyone who violates its tenets. Source: http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/obamas-fcc-to-enforce-net-neutrality-2009-08-25.html
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H.R. 96, Internet Freedom Act
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H.R. 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act
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S.74 (Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011) Latest Major Action: 1/25/2011 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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