FCC Chairman clarifies 'Net Neutrality' view after backlash
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http://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-chairman-clarifies-net-neutrality-view-after-backlash/
The notion of preferred access flies in the face of advocates of Net Neutrality, who argue that all access to the Internet should be equal. As a result, groups such as Free Press have called the proposal an end to Net Neutrality.
Hoping to assuage some of these concerns, Wheeler stressed that his proposal would guard against anything harmful to consumers. The plan will require Internet service providers to disclose to their subscribers all relevant information on how they govern their networks, forbid them from blocking content, and restrict them from acting in a "commercially unreasonable manner to harm the Internet."
Wheeler argues that he is aligning the FCC view on Open Internet more with the Court of Appeals ruling in January, which made it clear that the FCC could stop anything deemed "commercially unreasonable." He said the FCC will propose rules to establish a high bar for what is "commercially reasonable."
"The allegation that it will result in anti-competitive price increases for consumers is also unfounded," he said in his post.
The FCC will circulate a draft of the proposed Open Internet policy today. Check back in with CNET for all of the details.
FCC states what their notice will propose:
interesting new info.
The notion of preferred access flies in the face of advocates of Net Neutrality, who argue that all access to the Internet should be equal. As a result, groups such as Free Press have called the proposal an end to Net Neutrality.
Hoping to assuage some of these concerns, Wheeler stressed that his proposal would guard against anything harmful to consumers. The plan will require Internet service providers to disclose to their subscribers all relevant information on how they govern their networks, forbid them from blocking content, and restrict them from acting in a "commercially unreasonable manner to harm the Internet."
Wheeler argues that he is aligning the FCC view on Open Internet more with the Court of Appeals ruling in January, which made it clear that the FCC could stop anything deemed "commercially unreasonable." He said the FCC will propose rules to establish a high bar for what is "commercially reasonable."
"The allegation that it will result in anti-competitive price increases for consumers is also unfounded," he said in his post.
The FCC will circulate a draft of the proposed Open Internet policy today. Check back in with CNET for all of the details.
FCC states what their notice will propose:
- That all ISPs must transparently disclose to their subscribers and users all relevant information as to the policies that govern their network;
- That no legal content may be blocked; and
- That ISPs may not act in a commercially unreasonable manner to harm the Internet, including favoring the traffic from an affiliated entity.
interesting new info.