Net neutrality showdown

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Politicians reintroduce a divisive bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content. January 9, 2007 Agreement reached in AT&T-BellSouth merger could set the stage for renewed action on Capitol Hill. January 2, 2007 AT&T kept up its merger efforts as phone companies and cable operators kept to their collision course. January 1, 2007 After months of partisan deadlock, the Federal Communications Commission approves the merger valued at roughly $86 billion. December 29, 2006 Lawmakers made a lot of noise over MySpace, China and Net neutrality, but tech-related laws were hard to come by. December 11, 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? November 9, 2006 Deborah Platt Majoras says consumer voices, market forces, existing laws are often good enough to remedy problems. November 6, 2006 Tensions between privacy and ready access to data lace visions for 2016 tech by Eric Schmidt and Microsoft VP Rick Rashid. October 17, 2006 Makers of networking hardware, applications urge Congress to hold off on regulations they say could disrupt the way the Internet works. September 19, 2006 During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition. August 22, 2006 Deborah Platt Majoras takes aim at Senate proposal to force broadband providers to treat all content the same. August 21, 2006 Why do Internet pioneers Vint Cerf and Dave Farber disagree over whether the feds should mandate Net neutrality? Chart: Congress' broadband battles. July 17, 2006 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 neutralitypodcast 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 newsmaker Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft want to regulate broadband providers, but they won't like those rules being applied to them. June 8, 2006 CEO Meg Whitman tries a personal approach: Contacting more than a million members and asking them to contact their politicians. June 2, 2006 A distinction must be preserved between the market for access and the market for content, says the Web pioneer. May 23, 2006 In rare Capitol Hill appearance, artist insists that politicians pass new regulations enforcing open Internet architecture. May 18, 2006 In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept. May 17, 2006 An FCC wireless spectrum auction is approaching, and several unlikely candidates may want in on the bidding. May 11, 2006 In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal. May 9, 2006 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 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 CTO Mark Wegleitner says all his company wants to do is to be able to manage its network. March 31, 2006 Verizon, AT&T offer special pipes to businesses to link offices. The new idea extends that concept to content delivery, they say. Photo: Ciccone, Tauke talk March 24, 2006 AT&T CEO says he has no plans to degrade service, FCC chairman says companies should be allowed to recoup costs. March 21, 2006 Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon. March 15, 2006 Companies split over whether Congress should prevent phone carriers from charging Internet providers for using their networks. March 15, 2006 Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea. March 14, 2006 From "Lost" episodes to movie trailer mashups, the volume of video online is skyrocketing, putting new stress on ISP networks. February 23, 2006 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 A proposal in Congress could tip the scales toward some services and create a two-tiered Internet. December 21, 2005 Photos Photos: Industry heads address TelecomNext CEOs use the telecom trade show to declare the consumer king as their companies vie for market share. March 22, 2006 Videos Telecom bosses say customer is real boss AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre talks IPTV and Net neutrality, and defends proposed merger with BellSouth. March 21, 2006 FCC chairman talks Net neutrality to telecoms Kevin Martin talks about importance of allowing network providers to recoup their investments in infrastructure. March 21, 2006 Perspectives ACLU's Caroline Fredrickson says Dick Armey's criticism of the Christian Coalition misses the point. July 24, 2006 Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says there's a contradiction in coalition's position on Net neutrality. July 14, 2006 U.S. Senator Jim DeMint says the term has become a nebulous catchall for competing public policy issues. June 27, 2006 In the battle over Net neutrality, policy analyst Randolph J. May warns against the imposition of ill-considered neutrality mandates. June 1, 2006 Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy. March 30, 2006 Tropos Networks CEO Ron Sege says Congress should look to enhanced competition, not prescriptive regulation. March 24, 2006 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

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