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[ PRIVACY Forum ] U.S. Plan for Internet Fast Lanes Contrasts With
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U.S. Plan for Internet Fast Lanes Contrasts With European Rules
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/24/u-s-plan-for-internet-fast-lanes-contrasts-with-european-rules/
"The decisions put American and European policy makers on different
sides of the debate about the future of so-called net neutrality b the
idea that telecommunications companies and other Internet service
providers cannot discriminate between different services that run on
their data networks. Last month, European lawmakers approved new,
tougher rules aimed at guaranteeing equal access to the Internet.
Analysts said, however, that the F.C.C.'s proposals could have global
implications for how people in Spain, Singapore or elsewhere access
content online, by influencing how other regulators worldwide
implement changes to how the Internet is managed."
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So let's see now. Here in the U.S. compared with much of the world,
subscribers have slower Internet, more expensive Internet, no
effective competition for serious Internet access in most places, and
now Wheeler wants a "Payola Internet" for his former bosses' further
enrichment as well. Wow, we're batting 1000 on this stuff. Or rather,
the dominant ISPs are batting 1000. The mergers and golden parachutes
(and perhaps gold-plated bathtubs) are already on order!
--Lauren--
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