Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.)

Media Minutes: June 26, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:24:48 -0400

The Broadband Internet Fairness Act would help prevent overcharging by Internet Service Providers by requiring the companies to submit their pricing schemes to the Federal Trade Commission for approval. And the Allied Media Conference incorporates a wide range of issues and artists, educators and social justice organizers who use media as a tool for change.

Media Minutes (2009-06-26)

Candace Clement — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:00 -0400

Don't Mess with Grandma

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:34:38 -0400

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Philip Dampier
AT&T's pushback on Rep. Eric Massa's (D-N.Y.) consumer protection legislation brought quite a reaction when the phone giant invoked a vision of grandma being forced to overpay for her broadband account. Upset grandmothers attacked AT&T for presuming they can't spot a raw deal when they see one.

Lawmaker Taking on ISPs' Metered Usage Plans

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:03:44 -0400

Full article: InternetNews.com
Kenneth Corbin
Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), announced plans to introduce a bill that would require ISPs to secure regulatory approval before rolling out a pricing model that would charge consumers based on how much they use their Internet connection. Massa's bill stems from a dispute over Time Warner Cable's plans to expand trials of a usage-based pricing model to new markets.

Bill Would Require FTC Approval for Pay-Per-Byte Pricing

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:02:35 -0400

Full article: MediaPost
Wendy Davis
The Broadband Internet Fairness Act, unveiled by Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), would require ISPs with more than 2 million customers to seek Federal Trade Commission approval before shifting to usage-based pricing. The act also would require the FTC to nix the new pricing if it determines that the rates and terms are unreasonable or discriminatory.

Lawmaker Unveils Anti-Metered Billing Law

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:48:04 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
Prompted by Time Warner Cable's botched attempt to force low caps and metered billing on its customers, Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) unveiled the Broadband Internet Fairness Act, legislation aimed at protecting consumers from unreasonable broadband overage charges.

Congressman Has Bill Ready to Give FTC Veto on ISP Data Caps

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:43:11 -0400

Full article: Ars Technica
John Timmer
Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), responding to his district's outrage at Time Warner Cable's earlier test of usage caps, is now lining up sponsors for his Broadband Internet Fairness Act, which would give the Federal Trade Commission veto power over usage-based pricing plans.

Time Warner Cable Caps Prompt Fairness Bill

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:39:30 -0400

Full article: PC Magazine
Chloe Albanesius
Time Warner Cable has temporarily shelved plans for usage-based caps, but Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) is still concerned. Massa introduced a bill that would require ISPs that plan to introduce usage-based caps to submit their plans to the Federal Trade Commission prior to implementation. If the agency were to find these plans unreasonable then, they would be banned.

Bill Would Limit Broadband Fees Based on Use

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:50:28 -0400

Full article: IDG News Service
Grant Gross
A new bill introduced by Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) would require large broadband providers to get permission from the Federal Trade Commission before rolling out broadband subscription fees based on bandwidth use. The bill was prompted by Time Warner Cable's announcement that they would begin charging customers in upstate New York based on bandwidth use.

Broadband Internet Fairness Act

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:29:39 -0400

The Broadband Internet Fairness Act, introduced by Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), would give the government explicit authority to prevent broadband providers from overcharging for Internet access. Free Press strongly supports this bill.