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Berners-Lee calls for Net neutrality

May 23, 2006 A distinction must be preserved between the market for access and the market for content, says the Web pioneer. TAGS: Tim Berners-Lee, Net Neutrality, broadband provider, WWW, conference, U.S., broadband, TV

Net neutrality may not resolve Comcast vs. BitTorrent

November 30, 2007 Comcast's throttling of the popular file-sharing protocol may actually be permitted under the Net neutrality laws being proposed. TAGS: Net Neutrality, network management, BitTorrent, broadband provider, Comcast Corp., legislation, broadband, bill, law, P2P

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., Qualcomm Inc., law, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., letter, concept, Cisco Systems Inc.

Google defends Net neutrality regulations

August 22, 2006 During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, regulation, debate, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., telecommunications, general counsel, search engine, telecommunications company, broadband, vice president, eBay Inc., video

Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal

April 5, 2006 House Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal backed by Democrats and companies including Google and Microsoft. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Republican, Democrat, proposal, Rep., broadband provider, telecommunications, vote, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, Google Inc., video, Microsoft Corp.

A better idea for Net neutrality

March 15, 2006 Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the time is right for advocates to step back from the precipice. TAGS: Net Neutrality, prohibition, Ron Wyden, content provider, operator, broadband network, broadband, broadband service, AT&T Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc.

The next broadband battleground

March 23, 2006 The debate over Net neutrality is effectively over on the federal level, but the battle is not done, says attorney Mark Del Bianco. TAGS: broadband network, Net Neutrality, bypass, broadband, policy, component, Verizon Communications

Taking sides on Net neutrality

March 15, 2006 Hot-button issue pits online giants like Google, Amazon against phone companies and gear makers. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Amazon.com Inc., CEO, chairman, AT&T Corp., Google Inc., broadband, idea, video

Net neutrality proposal revived in Senate

January 9, 2007 Politicians reintroduce a bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Olympia Snowe, bill, proposal, regulation, AT&T Corp., Sen., Verizon Communications, Republican, broadband, security, video

Net neutrality advances on Capitol Hill

April 5, 2006 Republican who nixed concerns about Net neutrality mandates bends to pressure from Microsoft, Yahoo. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, Edward Markey, Rick Boucher, violation, Rep., amendment, telecommunications, Capitol Hill, broadband, Republican, Democrat, content provider, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., video

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, bill, telecommunications, congressman, broadband provider, broadband, chairman, Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., video

Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate

February 7, 2006 Some say Congress must act now to prevent the creation of a "two-tiered" Internet. Others are reluctant to pass laws in what they call the absence of a visible problem. TAGS: broadband company, Net Neutrality, Byron Dorgan, broadband, Sen., telecommunications, broadband provider, Democrat, Google Inc.

Net neutrality debate still simmers

July 11, 2006 Senate vote expected in September. Meanwhile, supporters, foes of concept jockey for position in Washington. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Internet content company, content company, Verizon Communications, Washington, broadband, Google Inc.

Comcast vs. BitTorrent to be focus of FCC hearing

February 22, 2008 Cable company and foes to be questioned as agency considers new nondiscrimination regulations targeting broadband providers. TAGS: BitTorrent, Net Neutrality, Comcast Corp., network management, Internet service, Rep., service provider, Internet Service Provider, agency, 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, bill, Amazon.com Inc., telecommunications, broadband, Republican, Democrat

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, traffic, BellSouth Corp., broadband, Net Neutrality, AT&T Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., 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, regulation, telecommunications, vote, Internet company, Democrat, senator, Republican, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., Verizon Communications, Google Inc., video

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, Republican, telecommunications, regulation, broadband provider, negotiation, nation, Amazon.com Inc., Sen., bill, Verizon Communications, broadband, monitor, Google Inc.

FCC approves AT&T-BellSouth merger

December 29, 2006 After months of partisan deadlock, the Federal Communications Commission approves the merger valued at roughly $86 billion. TAGS: merger, commissioner, AT&T Corp., BellSouth Corp., commission, Net Neutrality, condition, Republican, broadband, U.S.

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, law, concept, Democrat, Republican, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, president, Google Inc.