The FCC's possible reclassification of ISPs signals hope for net neutrality

[RV_]

If you are still not sure what Net Neutrality is but don't care this article isn't for you.

 

If you are interested and want a snapshot of where the battle lines are drawn, this article is great!

 

The reader comments/feedbacks have the usual clueless responses. Several stood out to me. Especially the one from the English guy who comments how he did not realize his fast and cheap broadband is not readily available at all to many Americans. He took his for granted until he read this article.

 

The FCC is preparing a regulation change to enforce net neutrality, despite lobbyist and legislative interference. Learn how this affects providers and users of cloud-based services.

 

Some topics covered are:

 

What this means for business

 

What this means for consumers

 

A target of corporate backlash

 

Enjoy!

 

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-fccs-possible-reclassification-of-isps-signals-hope-for-net-neutrality/?tag=nl.e101&s_cid=e101&ttag=e101&ftag=TRE684d531

 

 

 

[RV_]

In tandem is the issue of the proposed merger of Comcast and Time Warner.

 

Here is an article on Australia's experience with the issue of one or two powerful Internet players stifling innovation, driving prices up, and customer service down: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloudflare-provides-cautionary-tale-against-consolidation-of-isps/

[bigjim]

You must be a speed reader and writer Derek, thanks for the links.

[RV_]

YW Jim,

As a matter of fact I am. But I get sidetracked with new developments and links within links when a subject is as fascinating and close to home as Windows, new tablets ( as I am still looking for a Surface 3 like 11.6", 12", or 13" tablet with the Atom Z3795 Processor for absolute cold running and 4 GB of RAM with a 64GB SSD) and Net neutrality.