The U.S. communications regulator on Thursday sought to tame an outcry over “net neutrality” rules it is developing, saying the agency would make sure broadband providers which “unreasonably” discriminate against Web traffic are punished.New rules proposed by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler would ban broadband providers from blocking Web content, but would allow deals with content providers to deliver Internet traffic to users faster, as long as such agreements are “commercially reasonable.”
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/uk-usa-netneutrality-fcc-idINKBN0DA17R20140424Also see:U.S. regulators to propose new net neutrality rules in May
U.S. regulators are expected to vote on May 15 on a new set of so-called “net neutrality” rules aimed at making certain that broadband providers do not slow down or block consumers’ access to legal Internet content.The rules from the Federal Communications Commission, which released its framework in February, are expected to ensure network operators disclose how they manage Internet traffic and do not block any content on the Web.
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/fcc-internet-idINKBN0DA08X20140424So Far, Few Fans for FCC’s New Internet Rules
Even before Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler began circulating his latest proposal to ensure broadband providers don’t block or slow down individual websites, politicians and interest groups began weighing in.The verdict: There are few fans so far — with criticism coming from those who say the commission is overstepping, and those who say its regulatory hand should be stronger in favor of consumers.
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/04/24/so-far-few-fans-for-fccs-new-internet-rules/