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

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, content provider, Verizon Communications, debate, principle, bandwidth, rate, law

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

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., chairman, CEO, AT&T Corp., broadband, Google Inc., idea, video

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

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., legislation, press conference, Illinois, Rep., telephone company, Democrat, networking

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

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

Why Net neutrality means more federal regulation

June 27, 2006 U.S. Senator Jim DeMint says the term has become a nebulous catchall for competing public policy issues. TAGS: Net Neutrality, regulation, telecommunications, senator, Internet service, retailer, 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.

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, Republican, committee, mirroring, aide, vote, content provider, communication, Democrat, Sen., senator, chairman

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., concept, letter, Cisco Systems Inc.

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, Webcast, supporter, regulation, Barack Obama, BitTorrent, law, professor, AT&T Corp., cable modem, DSL, broadband

FCC to study need for more Net neutrality regulation

March 22, 2007 Federal Communications Commission says it will invite public comments on the need for more Net neutrality protections. TAGS: Net Neutrality, regulation, inquiry, commission, principle, legislation, notice, telecommunications, Republican, 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, committee, aide, broadband provider, regulation, Republican, telecommunications, negotiation, bill, nation, Sen., Amazon.com Inc., Verizon Communications, broadband, Google Inc., monitor

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

Save Internet freedom--from regulation

December 12, 2007 Stanford Law School's Larry Downes warns that the information superhighway to hell is surely paved with good intentions. TAGS: Net Neutrality, railroad, information superhighway, regulation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mississippi, legislation, law

Year in review: Internet 'fast lane'? Not so fast

December 25, 2006 Net neutrality emerged in 2006 as a key debate, with Internet content companies and consumer groups squaring off against network operators. TAGS: Net Neutrality, lane, Ron Wyden, Internet company, regulation, telecommunications, debate, law, Democrat, Republican, YouTube, broadband, Google Inc., video
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