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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, bandwidth, principle, debate, rate, law

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, Europe, Internet Service Provider, VoIP, U.S., president

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.

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

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

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

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

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, committee, principle, senator, Wall Street, bill, Amazon.com Inc., law, Cisco Systems Inc., satellite, telecommunications, Yahoo! Inc., idea, Google Inc.

Net neutrality: Meet the winner

June 12, 2006 Verizon's chief Washington lobbyist, Thomas Tauke, has the political muscle to turn his company's wishes into law. TAGS: Net Neutrality, vote, amendment, committee, bill, telecommunications, lobbyist, Verizon Communications, Washington

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

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, broadband provider, Democrat, Rep., Amazon.com Inc., Republican, Verizon Communications, broadband

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

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., telecommunications, AT&T Corp., general counsel, search engine, telecommunications company, broadband, vice president, eBay Inc., 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, Comcast Corp., broadband provider, legislation, broadband, bill, P2P, law

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, broadband provider, amendment, Internet company, vote, Republican, broadband, Democrat, Internet-site, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, Google Inc.

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, Amazon.com Inc., AT&T Corp., Yahoo! Inc., 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, amendment, Republican, bill, committee, debate, Democrat, concept, video
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