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TiVo goes live with Amazon Unbox partnership

March 7, 2007 Subscribers to the digital video recorder service now have direct access to movies and TV shows from Amazon.com's Unbox download service.Images: TiVo-Unbox interface TAGS: TiVo Inc., Amazon.com Inc., entertainment, digital video, DVR, TV, Apple iTunes, movie, broadband, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

Intel builds Internet city on Amazon island

September 20, 2006 The Amazon jungle is a daunting place to live, but it's a lot easier to get broadband now. Photos: WiMax in the Amazon Basin TAGS: Brazil, Amazon.com Inc., hospital, Intel, emerging market, city, broadband, PC

Broadband law rewrite planned for 2006

February 8, 2006 A top Republican politico says to expect a "comprehensive" proposal to overhaul U.S. telecommunications laws this month. TAGS: Amazon.com Inc., Republican, broadband, bill, broadband Internet, telecommunications

Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?

February 7, 2006 If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use. TAGS: broadband provider, packet, BellSouth Corp., broadband, traffic, Net Neutrality, AT&T Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., video

Tech firms assail proposed broadband rules

November 9, 2005 Google, Microsoft and others agree on at least one thing: a more light-handed, tech-neutral approach to regulating the Net. TAGS: E911, broadband video, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, draft, broadband, Net Neutrality, Microsoft TV, broadband Internet, IAC/InterActive Corp., Amazon.com Inc., broadband service, Internet service, VoIP, Xbox Live, DSL, representative

Hardware firms oppose Net neutrality laws

May 18, 2006 In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, House Majority Leader, 3M Co., Amazon.com Inc., law, Qualcomm Inc., broadband, letter, concept, Cisco Systems Inc.

Playing favorites on the Net?

December 21, 2005 A proposal in Congress could tip the scales toward some services and create a two-tiered Internet. TAGS: broadband provider, Amazon.com Inc., BellSouth Corp., AT&T Corp., broadband, e-commerce, Google Inc., TV, Yahoo! Inc., video, Microsoft Corp.

Net neutrality missing from sweeping telecom bill

May 1, 2006 Draft represents the most significant rewrite of laws dealing with video, satellite and broadband communications in 10 years. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Amazon.com Inc., telecommunications, RIAA, regulation, receiver, proposal, margin, legislation, broadband, tax, satellite, VoIP, video

The irony of 'network neutrality'

October 21, 2003 U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette says a move by certain big tech firms to support Internet regulation may result in customers receiving the short end of the stick. TAGS: irony, broadband, federal government, regulation, broadband provider, government, Amazon.com Inc., operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Senate panel poised for Net neutrality vote

June 22, 2006 Communications bill planned for committee debate Thursday also tackles municipal networks, broadband subsidies and the broadcast flag. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Amazon.com Inc., aide, Democrat, regulation, committee, broadband, law, telecommunications, Google Inc.

Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality

June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill. TAGS: Net Neutrality, aide, committee, Amazon.com Inc., Republican, broadband provider, Verizon Communications, Sen., regulation, negotiation, bill, nation, telecommunications, broadband, Google Inc., monitor

Verizon: Net neutrality concerns are 'hypothetical'

May 4, 2006 Lobbyist dismisses concerns about favoring some Web sites over others, saying no new laws are needed. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Verizon Communications, concern, Amazon.com Inc., law, Democrat, Republican, concept, broadband, Google Inc.

House panel votes for Net neutrality

May 25, 2006 In surprise result, handful of Republicans joins Democrats in voting for "nondiscriminatory" bill backed by Net companies. Photos: Senators on Net neutrality TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, committee, broadband provider, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, bill, Democrat, antitrust, video

Senate deals blow to Net neutrality

June 28, 2006 Narrow vote complicates Internet companies' efforts to prompt Congress to enact new regulations. Chart: Congress' broadband battles TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, vote, regulation, Democrat, Internet company, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., Republican, Verizon Communications, broadband, senator, bill, Google Inc., video

House rejects Net neutrality rules

June 9, 2006 House of Representatives sides with broadband providers like Verizon and AT&T over Internet companies. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, broadband provider, Republican, vote, Amazon.com Inc., Internet company, Democrat, Internet-site, broadband, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, telecommunications, Google Inc.

Democrats lose House vote on Net neutrality

April 26, 2006 In vote largely along party lines, Democratic politicians lose effort to have FCC regulate "neutrality" on the Net. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Democrat, broadband provider, Amazon.com Inc., Rep., Republican, member, Verizon Communications, broadband

Net neutrality field in Congress gets crowded

May 19, 2006 Politicians rush to introduce their own versions of broadband regulation; new Democrat-led proposal joins existing ones. TAGS: Byron Dorgan, Net Neutrality, Amazon.com Inc., bill, Republican, Democrat, broadband, telecommunications

Politico rejects Net neutrality concerns

March 30, 2006 Influential House member says there's no evidence of threats feared by Net companies, predicts issue will soon be "moot." TAGS: Net Neutrality, congressman, bill, broadband, telecommunications, broadband provider, Amazon.com Inc., chairman, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., video
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