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erika webb

Government vs. Private Control and "Balkanization" of the Internet - 0 views

  • The Economist also says Net Neutrality is a means to preserve openness, though the piece fairly outlines its many cons.  Without Net Neutrality, proponents of government regulation argue Internet service providers will create a closed Internet by blocking content or permitting some websites to ride on a “fast-lane” above others.  However, this, too, should be decided by consumer choice in the free market, not by prescriptive rules from the FCC that mandate extremely “open” business models.  Consumer preferences in the free-market alone have long ensured that ISPs do not block websites.  Additionally, prioritizing traffic helps prevent congestion, and the model of offering paid fast lanes is utlized by mostly “open” companies like Google to ensure their service is fast enough for consumers in places far from their servers.  Finally, paid prioritization would provide a new revenue source for ISPs to lower prices and invest in broadband expansion, speed, and other services – something that can be very good for consumers.  Net Neutrality and the FCC's lingering attempt at broadband reclassification could take all these potential benefits away.
    • erika webb
       
      I strongly believe that it should play out in the free market.
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    Pros and cons of governemnt vs. private sector braodband access, net neutrality
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    Article regarding public vs. government control over braodband access
Burks Oakley

Net neutrality: US expected to ratify new rules on internet access | Technology | guard... - 0 views

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    Good article about possible new rules for Net Neutrality.
Burks Oakley

Net Neutrality Rules Are Imminent From the F.C.C. - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    NY Times article about latest FCC regulations targeted at net neutrality
Jeffrey Kendall

Court Favors Comcast in F.C.C. 'Net Neutrality' Ruling - NYTimes.com - 0 views

    • Jeffrey Kendall
       
      I don't see a reason why Google shouldn't be sharing some of the millions their making off of YouTube and Google video advertising with service providers considering the amount of resources they are taking up but I do not agree with comcast restricting access to the site as a secondary option.
  • The court’s ruling could potentially affect content providers like Google, which owns YouTube, a popular video-sharing service. Content providers fear that Internet service companies will ask them to pay a fee to ensure delivery of material like high-definition video that takes up a lot of network capacity.
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    Second page to article previously posted on net neutrality and comcast's win over the FCC
Jeffrey Kendall

Court Favors Comcast in F.C.C. 'Net Neutrality' Ruling - NYTimes.com - 0 views

    • Jeffrey Kendall
       
      I could understand the thoughth behind possibly wanting to slow down illegal downloads and make them less appealing to people but then to decide to slow down YouTube because it eats up bandwidth as well. At what point do they stop?
  • The decision will allow Internet service companies to block or slow specific sites and charge video sites like YouTube to deliver their content faster to users.
  • The court ruling, which came after Comcast asserted that it had the right to slow its cable customers’ access to a file-sharing service called BitTorrent,
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    Anyone interested in net neutrality or the governments role in online regulation of service providers
Rob Eden

Slashdot Technology Story | FCC Begins Crafting Net Neutrality Regulations - 0 views

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    FCC working on new net neutrality legislation
Nichole Bozarth

FCC plans Net neutrality regulations for broadband | Wireless - CNET News - 0 views

  • Earlier in the week, The Washington Post reported that Genachowski "has indicated he wants to keep broadband services deregulated," a position favored by companies that say sweeping new regulations will deter investment and be overly burdensome.
    • Nichole Bozarth
       
      Those of you following Net neutrality.. stay tuned!
Burks Oakley

F.C.C. Chairman Proposes 'Open Internet' Rules - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Good article about the open Internet and net neutrality.
Burks Oakley

Op-Ed Contributor - Search, but You May Not Find - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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    Good essay about net neutrality
Nichole Bozarth

Net Neutrality - 0 views

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    This is a website formed by a coalition in order to save the internet! I'm sure many of you have heard about net neutraility but some might not know what it means..
Rob Eden

Slashdot Your Rights Online Story | CRTC Issues Net Neutrality Rules - 0 views

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    Candian legislative body outlines rules for ISP performing route management (preferential service to certain providers/sites).
Rob Eden

AT&T, Google Battle Over Web Rules - WSJ.com - 0 views

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    AT&T & Google have differing views over net neutrality
Nichole Bozarth

FCC statement on 'third way' for broadband | Digital Media - CNET News - 2 views

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    The statement I've been waiting for!!
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