FCC to Restore Authority Over Net Neutrality, Broadband Service: Netroots Backlash Cited

[bluestateguy]

In response to widespread netroots backlash, the chairman of the FCC has decided to choose a path toward a broadband policy framework that will protect Net Neutrality and promote universal access.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Chairman plans to restore the status quo as it existed prior to the court decision in order to fulfill the agency's goals to bring broadband to all Americans and preserve a free and open Internet. The recent court decision determined that changed made by the Bush-era FCC had stripped the agency from authority to regulate Internet broadband providers like Comcast and ATT.

Assuming that the Chairman's proposal is reasonable, it is a clear signal that the FCC is backing away from the cliff, and charting a path toward a sensible broadband policy framework that will protect consumers and promote universal access.

mo..

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-silver/fcc-to-restore-authority_b_565086.html

[ChairmanAgnostic]

1. G R E A T !

[midnight]

2. "we must not rush to judgment on whether the FCC has gone far enough to protect consumers"

That is welcome news, but we must not rush to judgment on whether the FCC has gone far enough to protect consumers with the new proposal. Public interest groups are awaiting details that will likely be released on Thursday. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.


I can't wait to see the details....

[ixion]

3. "preserve a free and open Internet."

Yes, please.

:applause:

[NJmaverick]

4. The supposed cliff was nothing but false rumor pushed with zeal on the net

this was their plan all along.

[Vinnie From Indy]

5. Really?

I have come to the conclusion that 90% of what you offer is the exact opposite of reality so I am still very wary. Cheers! :)

[ChairmanAgnostic]

6. So she's a red commonwealth gal?

or at least 90% of one?

[NJmaverick]

7. It is precisely those flawed approaches you take to information gathering

that results in your out of touch views of the world. I am hopeful with time you will gather the wisdom to correct your mistakes.