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Net neutrality showdown

January 2, 2007 special coverage Network operators want to charge Net content providers for enhanced services, but critics say regulations are needed to prevent abuse. TAGS: Net Neutrality, showdown, content provider, merger, Democrat

Verizon says Net neutrality is overhyped

March 31, 2006 CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network. TAGS: Mark Wegleitner, Net Neutrality, Verizon Communications, content provider, principle, bandwidth, debate, rate, law

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, broadband, U.S., TV

A call for Net neutrality debate in U.K.

September 17, 2007 Web's global nature makes it essential for U.K. and Europe to discuss Net neutrality, says British Computer Society president. TAGS: Net Neutrality, U.K., legislation, content provider, European Union, Internet Service Provider, Europe, U.S., VoIP, president

Tech manufacturers rally against Net neutrality

September 19, 2006 Makers of networking hardware, applications urge Congress to hold off on regulations they say could disrupt the way the Internet works. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Corning Inc., press conference, legislation, Rep., Illinois, telephone company, networking, Democrat

Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality

May 18, 2006 In rare Capitol Hill appearance, artist insists that politicians pass new regulations enforcing open Internet architecture. Photo: Moby on Capitol Hill TAGS: Net Neutrality, Edward Markey, Capitol Hill, musician, artist, event

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., broadband, Google Inc., idea, video

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, debate, regulation, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., general counsel, telecommunications, telecommunications company, search engine, broadband, vice president, eBay Inc., video

Net neutrality or Net censorship?

July 24, 2006 ACLU's Caroline Fredrickson says Dick Armey's criticism of the Christian Coalition misses the point. TAGS: Net Neutrality, speech, Internet Service Provider, innovation, AT&T Corp., Comcast Corp., e-mail

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.

Senator: Net neutrality may not happen

March 14, 2006 Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea. TAGS: Net Neutrality, network provider, principle, committee, senator, Wall Street, Amazon.com Inc., bill, telecommunications, Cisco Systems Inc., satellite, law, Yahoo! Inc., idea, Google Inc.

Democrats pledge fight over Net neutrality

April 25, 2006 House Democrats pledge to fight for FCC's right to regulate Internet. Meanwhile, a turf battle. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Democrat, Edward Markey, Rep., Republican, committee, bill, fee, telecommunications, broadband

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, regulation, proposal, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, Sen., Republican, broadband, security, video

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, bill, broadband, law, P2P

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.

Net neutrality bill may die this year

September 12, 2006 Net neutrality is holding up a massive Senate communications bill, meaning a final vote could be delayed until 2007. TAGS: Net Neutrality, committee, Republican, mirroring, aide, vote, content provider, communication, Democrat, senator, Sen., chairman

Smaller cable firms take aim at Net neutrality fans

May 8, 2006 They say the Googles of the world shouldn't expect a free ride and the government should stay out of the picture. TAGS: Net Neutrality, cable company, investment, fiber, telecommunications, Google Inc., CEO

Thanks to BitTorrrent, Net neutrality debate reignites

November 2, 2007 Following claims of Comcast blocking file-sharing traffic, debate over whether to create laws to keep the Internet open has resurfaced. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Comcast Corp., cable company, supporter, Barack Obama, Webcast, regulation, law, BitTorrent, AT&T Corp., professor, cable modem, DSL, broadband

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.

Fight looms over Net neutrality in Senate

June 22, 2006 First day of debate on massive communications bill brings no vote on concept, but politicians stake out positions. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, amendment, committee, bill, debate, Democrat, concept, video
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