Net neutrality showdown
special coverage Network operators want to charge Net content providers for enhanced services, but critics say regulations are needed to prevent abuse.
Net neutrality showdown
Network operators want to charge Internet content providers for enhanced IP services, while Net neutrality proponents say regulations are needed to prevent abuse by the Net's gatekeepers.
Net neutrality proposal revived in Senate
Politicians reintroduce a divisive bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content.January 9, 2007
Net neutrality push expected to resume in Congress
Agreement reached in AT&T-BellSouth merger could set the stage for renewed action on Capitol Hill.January 2, 2007
Year in Review: Blurred lines in broadband
AT&T kept up its merger efforts as phone companies and cable operators kept to their collision course.January 1, 2007
FCC approves AT&T-BellSouth merger
After months of partisan deadlock, the Federal Communications Commission approves the merger valued at roughly $86 billion.December 29, 2006
Congress and tech: Little to show
Lawmakers made a lot of noise over MySpace, China and Net neutrality, but tech-related laws were hard to come by.December 11, 2006
What Democrats' win means for tech
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?November 9, 2006
FTC chief warns against 'unnecessary' Net rules
Deborah Platt Majoras says consumer voices, market forces, existing laws are often good enough to remedy problems.November 6, 2006
Google CEO: Techies must educate governments
Tensions between privacy and ready access to data lace visions for 2016 tech by Eric Schmidt and Microsoft VP Rick Rashid.October 17, 2006
Tech manufacturers rally against Net neutrality
Makers of networking hardware, applications urge Congress to hold off on regulations they say could disrupt the way the Internet works.September 19, 2006
Google defends Net neutrality regulations
During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition.August 22, 2006
FTC chief critiques Net neutrality
Deborah Platt Majoras takes aim at Senate proposal to force broadband providers to treat all content the same.August 21, 2006
Technologists square off on Net neutrality
Why do Internet pioneers Vint Cerf and Dave Farber disagree over whether the feds should mandate Net neutrality?
July 17, 2006
An Internet for the few or the many?
newsmaker Commissioner Michael Copps says the FCC will soon grapple with a clutch of issues that could forever impact the Internet--for good or for bad.June 27, 2006
Confusion over Net neutrality
podcast Misinformation and misunderstanding surround the debate over Net neutrality. CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh joins CNET Editor Tom Merritt to sort through the thornier issues.June 27, 2006
New Net neutrality plan may ruffle feathers
newsmaker Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft want to regulate broadband providers, but they won't like those rules being applied to them.June 8, 2006
eBay tries e-mail in Net neutrality fight
CEO Meg Whitman tries a personal approach: Contacting more than a million members and asking them to contact their politicians.June 2, 2006
Berners-Lee calls for Net neutrality
A distinction must be preserved between the market for access and the market for content, says the Web pioneer.May 23, 2006
Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality
In rare Capitol Hill appearance, artist insists that politicians pass new regulations enforcing open Internet architecture.May 18, 2006
Hardware firms oppose Net neutrality laws
In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept.May 17, 2006
Why cable companies, Google are eyeing wireless spectrum
An FCC wireless spectrum auction is approaching, and several unlikely candidates may want in on the bidding.May 11, 2006
Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations
In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal.May 9, 2006
Smaller cable firms take aim at Net neutrality fans
They say the Googles of the world shouldn't expect a free ride and the government should stay out of the picture.May 8, 2006
New group aims to 'save the Internet'
Coalition of media, consumer and Internet groups says FCC needs power to police Internet to ensure broadband providers follow "Net neutrality" rules.April 24, 2006
Verizon says Net neutrality is overhyped
CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network.March 31, 2006
Broadband giants say Net neutrality fears misguided
Verizon, AT&T offer special pipes to businesses to link offices. The new idea extends that concept to content delivery, they say.

March 24, 2006
AT&T chief, FCC chair clarify on Net neutrality
AT&T CEO says he has no plans to degrade service, FCC chairman says companies should be allowed to recoup costs.March 21, 2006
Qwest CEO supports tiered Internet
Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon.March 15, 2006
Debate heats up over level playing field
Companies split over whether Congress should prevent phone carriers from charging Internet providers for using their networks.March 15, 2006
Senator: Net neutrality may not happen
Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea.March 14, 2006
Net video explosion triggers traffic jam worries
From "Lost" episodes to movie trailer mashups, the volume of video online is skyrocketing, putting new stress on ISP networks.February 23, 2006
Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?
If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use.February 7, 2006
Playing favorites on the Net?
A proposal in Congress could tip the scales toward some services and create a two-tiered Internet.
December 21, 2005
Photos

CEOs use the telecom trade show to declare the consumer king as their companies vie for market share.
March 22, 2006
Videos

AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre talks IPTV and Net
neutrality, and defends proposed merger with BellSouth.
March 21, 2006

Kevin Martin talks about importance of allowing
network providers to recoup their investments in infrastructure.
March 21, 2006
Perspectives
Net neutrality or Net censorship?
ACLU's Caroline Fredrickson says Dick Armey's criticism of the Christian Coalition misses the point.
July 24, 2006
Net ignorance of the Christian Coalition
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says there's a contradiction in coalition's position on Net neutrality.
July 14, 2006
Why Net neutrality means more federal regulation
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint says the term has become a nebulous catchall for competing public policy issues.
June 27, 2006
Watch out we don't neuter the Net
In the battle over Net neutrality, policy analyst Randolph J. May warns against the imposition of ill-considered neutrality mandates.
June 1, 2006
Google does K Street
Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy.
March 30, 2006
Avoiding half measures on Net Neutrality
Tropos Networks CEO Ron Sege says Congress should look to enhanced competition, not prescriptive regulation.
March 24, 2006
A better idea for Net neutrality
Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the time is right for advocates to step back from the precipice.
March 15, 2006
Stories from around the Web
Techs: High up on Capitol Hill
November 11, 2006
Democrat win may be good news for Internet policy
November 9, 2006
Net neutrality delays AT&T-BellSouth vote again
November 3, 2006
Will the FCC give in to Net neutrality pressure?
October 29, 2006
Net neutrality showdown
Network operators want to charge Internet content providers for enhanced IP services, while Net neutrality proponents say regulations are needed to prevent abuse by the Net's gatekeepers.
Net neutrality proposal revived in Senate
Politicians reintroduce a divisive bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content.January 9, 2007
Net neutrality push expected to resume in Congress
Agreement reached in AT&T-BellSouth merger could set the stage for renewed action on Capitol Hill.January 2, 2007
Year in Review: Blurred lines in broadband
AT&T kept up its merger efforts as phone companies and cable operators kept to their collision course.January 1, 2007
FCC approves AT&T-BellSouth merger
After months of partisan deadlock, the Federal Communications Commission approves the merger valued at roughly $86 billion.December 29, 2006
Congress and tech: Little to show
Lawmakers made a lot of noise over MySpace, China and Net neutrality, but tech-related laws were hard to come by.December 11, 2006
What Democrats' win means for tech
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?November 9, 2006
FTC chief warns against 'unnecessary' Net rules
Deborah Platt Majoras says consumer voices, market forces, existing laws are often good enough to remedy problems.November 6, 2006
Google CEO: Techies must educate governments
Tensions between privacy and ready access to data lace visions for 2016 tech by Eric Schmidt and Microsoft VP Rick Rashid.October 17, 2006
Tech manufacturers rally against Net neutrality
Makers of networking hardware, applications urge Congress to hold off on regulations they say could disrupt the way the Internet works.September 19, 2006
Google defends Net neutrality regulations
During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition.August 22, 2006
FTC chief critiques Net neutrality
Deborah Platt Majoras takes aim at Senate proposal to force broadband providers to treat all content the same.August 21, 2006
Technologists square off on Net neutrality
Why do Internet pioneers Vint Cerf and Dave Farber disagree over whether the feds should mandate Net neutrality?
July 17, 2006
An Internet for the few or the many?
newsmaker Commissioner Michael Copps says the FCC will soon grapple with a clutch of issues that could forever impact the Internet--for good or for bad.June 27, 2006
Confusion over Net neutrality
podcast Misinformation and misunderstanding surround the debate over Net neutrality. CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh joins CNET Editor Tom Merritt to sort through the thornier issues.June 27, 2006
New Net neutrality plan may ruffle feathers
newsmaker Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft want to regulate broadband providers, but they won't like those rules being applied to them.June 8, 2006
eBay tries e-mail in Net neutrality fight
CEO Meg Whitman tries a personal approach: Contacting more than a million members and asking them to contact their politicians.June 2, 2006
Berners-Lee calls for Net neutrality
A distinction must be preserved between the market for access and the market for content, says the Web pioneer.May 23, 2006
Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality
In rare Capitol Hill appearance, artist insists that politicians pass new regulations enforcing open Internet architecture.May 18, 2006
Hardware firms oppose Net neutrality laws
In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept.May 17, 2006
Why cable companies, Google are eyeing wireless spectrum
An FCC wireless spectrum auction is approaching, and several unlikely candidates may want in on the bidding.May 11, 2006
Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations
In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal.May 9, 2006
Smaller cable firms take aim at Net neutrality fans
They say the Googles of the world shouldn't expect a free ride and the government should stay out of the picture.May 8, 2006
New group aims to 'save the Internet'
Coalition of media, consumer and Internet groups says FCC needs power to police Internet to ensure broadband providers follow "Net neutrality" rules.April 24, 2006
Verizon says Net neutrality is overhyped
CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network.March 31, 2006
Broadband giants say Net neutrality fears misguided
Verizon, AT&T offer special pipes to businesses to link offices. The new idea extends that concept to content delivery, they say.

March 24, 2006
AT&T chief, FCC chair clarify on Net neutrality
AT&T CEO says he has no plans to degrade service, FCC chairman says companies should be allowed to recoup costs.March 21, 2006
Qwest CEO supports tiered Internet
Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon.March 15, 2006
Debate heats up over level playing field
Companies split over whether Congress should prevent phone carriers from charging Internet providers for using their networks.March 15, 2006
Senator: Net neutrality may not happen
Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea.March 14, 2006
Net video explosion triggers traffic jam worries
From "Lost" episodes to movie trailer mashups, the volume of video online is skyrocketing, putting new stress on ISP networks.February 23, 2006
Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?
If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use.February 7, 2006
Playing favorites on the Net?
A proposal in Congress could tip the scales toward some services and create a two-tiered Internet.
December 21, 2005
Photos

CEOs use the telecom trade show to declare the consumer king as their companies vie for market share.
March 22, 2006
Videos

AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre talks IPTV and Net
neutrality, and defends proposed merger with BellSouth.
March 21, 2006

Kevin Martin talks about importance of allowing
network providers to recoup their investments in infrastructure.
March 21, 2006
Perspectives
Net neutrality or Net censorship?
ACLU's Caroline Fredrickson says Dick Armey's criticism of the Christian Coalition misses the point.
July 24, 2006
Net ignorance of the Christian Coalition
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says there's a contradiction in coalition's position on Net neutrality.
July 14, 2006
Why Net neutrality means more federal regulation
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint says the term has become a nebulous catchall for competing public policy issues.
June 27, 2006
Watch out we don't neuter the Net
In the battle over Net neutrality, policy analyst Randolph J. May warns against the imposition of ill-considered neutrality mandates.
June 1, 2006
Google does K Street
Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy.
March 30, 2006
Avoiding half measures on Net Neutrality
Tropos Networks CEO Ron Sege says Congress should look to enhanced competition, not prescriptive regulation.
March 24, 2006
A better idea for Net neutrality
Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the time is right for advocates to step back from the precipice.
March 15, 2006
Stories from around the Web
Techs: High up on Capitol Hill
November 11, 2006
Democrat win may be good news for Internet policy
November 9, 2006
Net neutrality delays AT&T-BellSouth vote again
November 3, 2006
Will the FCC give in to Net neutrality pressure?
October 29, 2006