Mixed Reaction to FCC Internet Plan
Posted in: Government & Policy at 03/12/2010 16:40
The plan from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission to ensure an open and neutral Internet drew mixed reviews on Wednesday from consumer advocates and Internet service providers, presenting the agency with an uncertain way forward as it considers new broadband regulation.
The proposal, by Julius Genachowski, would forbid both wired and wireless Internet service providers from blocking lawful content. It would also require broadband Internet service providers to give consumers basic information about how the companies manage their networks and would forbid discrimination in transmitting lawful content.
To read this New York Times report in full, see:
www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/technology/02fcc.html
