Decision would allow Internet providers to restrict network traffic
WASHINGTON — U.S. communications regulators were poised to adopt Internet traffic rules on Tuesday that would allow providers to ration access to their networks.
Federal Communications Commission members Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn issued statements on Monday saying they would support the proposal laid out by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski early this month despite some misgivings.
The rules would ban high-speed Internet providers like Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications from blocking lawful traffic, while recognizing the need to manage network congestion and perhaps charge based on Internet usage.
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The rules, to be somewhat looser for wireless Internet, could help cable companies in competition with plans by Microsoft Corp, Google Inc and Amazon.com to deliver competing video content over the same Internet lines the cable companies run to customers' homes.
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2 comments:
They start out by looking out for you, content and thought control are next.
This system is not broken, and ISP's that encounter over use can limit bandwidth by dealing directly with the customer. If customers become unhappy, the ISP loses customers.
That's how it works, folks, just like selling rotten veggies loses customers, and fresh gains.
It's that simple. We need government control of this just as much as control of our food supply!
Do you really want this?
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