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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, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., Democrat, Republican, broadband

House begins debate on Net neutrality rules

June 8, 2006 The debate kicks off in the House of Representatives, with Democrats saying it's "shameful" not to impose Net neutrality regulations. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Rep., Democrat, regulation, Republican, telecommunications, vote, leadership, eBay Inc., bill, Texas, rule, Adobe PDF, CEO, Yahoo! Inc.

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, legislation, Mississippi, law, freedom

Qwest CEO supports tiered Internet

March 15, 2006 Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon. Photos: Notebaert, Pulver at VON TAGS: Qwest Communications Inc., Net Neutrality, content provider, Amazon.com Inc., CEO, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., conference

Feds seek middle ground in Net neutrality feud

February 13, 2007 FTC officials say they're trying to get past nightmare scenarios described by fans and foes and may pursue a compromise plan. TAGS: Net Neutrality, regulation, Cisco Systems Inc., broadband, Google Inc.

State governments push for Net neutrality laws

June 26, 2006 Attorneys general in New York and California say they'd like a federal law prohibiting network operators from offering a "fast lane" on the Internet. TAGS: Eliot Spitzer, Net Neutrality, Bill Lockyer, provision, Democrat, Republican, content provider, bill, attorney, attorney general, law, California, spokesman, New York, broadband, eBay Inc.

Senate ponders policing of Net neutrality offenses

June 14, 2006 Another committee considers changes to antitrust law that would imperil business models built on "fast lane." TAGS: Net Neutrality, antitrust law, antitrust, committee, Republican, proposal, Democrat, Internet company, senator, broadband, chairman

How to turn a fast lane into a slow lane

June 20, 2006 Policy analyst Lawrence J. Spiwak warns that Congress is about to muck it up big time on network neutrality. TAGS: Net Neutrality, lane, legislation, VoIP, analysis, broadband, IP, video

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, regulation, aide, Democrat, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, telecommunications, law, Google Inc.

Senator plans Net taxes but no Net neutrality

April 25, 2006 Republican proposal would levy new taxes to pay for broadband services, but skips the thorny question of Net neutrality. TAGS: Net Neutrality, proposal, tax, broadband service, telecommunications, committee, Sen., broadband provider, broadband, Republican, senator, chairman, Verizon Communications, video

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, committee, broadband provider, Republican, broadband, bill, antitrust, Amazon.com Inc., Democrat, video

Politicos propose new action on Net neutrality

May 18, 2006 House bill aims to make the concept enforceable under antitrust law, while senators continue to ponder their own action. Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality TAGS: Net Neutrality, antitrust law, antitrust, Rick Boucher, committee, Democrat, Edward Markey, bill, proposal, broadband provider, broadband, telecommunications

Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations

May 9, 2006 In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, regulation, senator, Democrat, committee, Republican, lobbyist, aide, broadband, chairman, telecommunications

Net neutrality fans lose on Capitol Hill

March 28, 2006 New legislation to revamp telecoms laws, in the works for half a year, does not mandate that all Internet sites be treated equally. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, Ron Wyden, bill, legislation, Internet-site, telecommunications, broadband, eBay Inc., Adobe PDF, AT&T Corp., video

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

What the Democrats' win means for tech

November 9, 2006 This week's election gives the Democrats control of at least one chamber of Congress. What does it mean for Net neutrality and digital copyright? TAGS: Net Neutrality, Democrat, House Majority Leader, Republican, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, regulation, Rep., telecommunications, merger, broadband

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.

Telecoms look to the future

March 22, 2006 The heavy hitters at TelecomNext in Las Vegas focus on broadband, TV, wireless and radical transformations in the telecom business. TAGS: Net Neutrality, telecommunications, Las Vegas, IP television, AT&T Corp., CEO, BellSouth Corp., trade show, Verizon Communications, broadband, Time Warner Inc., chairman, video, TV, photograph

Net ignorance of the Christian Coalition

July 14, 2006 perspective Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says there's a contradiction in coalition's position on Net neutrality. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Alabama, tax, speech, increase, America, support, Internet service, service provider, Internet Service Provider

Net neutrality fans rally in 25 cities

August 31, 2006 With Congress returning to D.C. next week, grassroots coalition hopes to build momentum for Senate vote this fall. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Olympia Snowe, Sen., senator, momentum, Vermont, Republican, communication, city
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