The Federal Communications Commission should continue its “pro-investment, pro-innovation, pro-competition, pro-consumer policies” regarding the Internet by adopting a “third way” approach to broadband Internet regulation recently proposed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, according to a group representing institutional investors.
In the News...
The FCC voted to approve a notice of proposed rulemaking on new net neutrality regulations. But what does that mean, exactly?
PCWorld
The proposal would explicitly extend the commission’s informal network neutrality policy to wireless as well as wired networks.
The New York Times
“It is vital that we safeguard the free and open Internet,” said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.
The New York Times
Agency will move to create formal net neutrality rules prohibiting Internet providers from selectively blocking or slowing Web content and applications.
PCWorld.com
"We are a country in need of a national broadband strategy 10 years ago. But we are where we are."
Multichannel News
"It is the FCC's way of putting a stake in the ground for making the wireless networks controlled by cell phone carriers as open as the Internet. "
TechCrunch.com
U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce privacy legislation that would limit how Internet service providers can track their users.
PC World
"Still a mystery is to what extent ISPs are cooperating with the RIAA and what it takes to get booted from your ISP for illegally swapping copyright protected content online."
PC World
"Many of the ISPs are a little embarrassed by their new friend."
All Things Digital
Genachowski was chief counsel at the FCC under Reed Hundt and held executive positions at Internet firm IAC/InteractiveCorp.
PCMag.com
The Open MIC Blog
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In an interview, President Obama made his views on net neutrality clear, saying:"I'm a big believer in Net Neutrality." You can view a clip from the interview here on YouTube.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies - including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter - seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.
In the News...
"With its 'don't be evil' motto, Google would naturally oppose big corporations secretly deciding what you can and can't see on the Internet."
The Daily Show
"Like the rest of the technology world, we're wondering why Google has chosen to ally itself with Verizon, issuing a set of joint net neutrality recommendations that critics charge would significantly weaken the Federal Communications Commission's ability to protect the open Internet. "
ars technica
"The outcome of this negotiation between Godzilla and Shamu may be good for them, but it would destroy the promise of a neutral network. The FCC needs to assert its authority if the chairman's and president's promises are to be kept. "
Susan Crawford and Lawrence Lessig/MercuryNews.com
"Some in Silicon Valley are responding to the Google-Verizon pact on net neutrality, and they aren’t pleased."
The Washington Post
"Most people agree: Google does evil, calls it net neutrality."
Marvin Ammori/Huffington Post
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