Net Neutralilty

AT&T Forgets They Began the Network Neutrality Debate

Stevie Converse — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:46:06 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
It should be remembered that it was AT&T's vocalized desire to act as a bridge troll that began the Net Neutrality debate, and the original goal of Net Neutrality rules was to prevent AT&T from abusing its duopoly/monopoly power to extort passers by. So, suggesting that AT&T could abuse their market position using paid prioritization certainly isn't conspiracy material. It's not even controversial.

Verizon: Please, Only We Can Lie About Network Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:22:28 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
Google and Verizon's defense of their proposal has been one distortion after another, the companies insisting the weak-kneed framework is solely about empowering the consumer. Here's a real fact: Verizon wants what any massive, government-pampered duopolist wants: more strings-free taxpayer money, a lazy regulatory body with no consumer protection authority whatsoever, government protection from competition, and the ability to engage in any business practices they like, no matter how unethical or anti-competitive.

The Internet Is Not Just a Privilege, It Is a Necessity

Stevie Converse — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:52:19 -0400

Full article: Media Mobilizing Project
Bryan Mercer
Conservative pundits would like to tell us that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's proposal to reclassify broadband transport services to Title II is a government take over of the Internet. They are wrong.

Free Press Argues in Historic Comcast v FCC Case

Moira Vahey — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:32:22 -0500

WASHINGTON -- Free Press will argue in support of the Federal Communications Commission today in the Comcast v. FCC case at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Free Press counsel Marvin Ammori is arguing for Free Press as an "intervenor" in the case on behalf of public interest groups.

Free Press Calls AT&T’s Net Neutrality Scheme a Bait and Switch

Moira Vahey — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:47:15 -0500

Washington, DC -- Today, AT&T sent a letter to the FCC outlining their new approach to Net Neutrality rules. Free Press Policy Director Ben Scott made the following statement:

Free Press Urges San Francisco to Support Net Neutrality

Moira Vahey — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:15:21 -0500

SAN FRANCISCO -- A motion urging the Federal Communications Commission to create strong Network Neutrality rules will be voted on today by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Net Neutrality Is a Good Investment

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:25:28 -0400

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Craig Aaron
One of the most pervasive myths being peddled by Net Neutrality opponents is the idea that protecting the free and open Internet will somehow hinder investment in the telecommunications sector. But that's just not true, and a new report has the data to prove it.

Wireless Lobbyists Step Up Defensive Against Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:16:21 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Cecilia Kang
The wireless industry has been on a charm offensive, working overtime to lobby regulators, journalists and lawmakers to ease off proposals for new regulations. Consumer advocacy groups say the wireless lobby is jumping the gun.

The Internet Is a Feminist Issue

Stevie Converse — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:33:20 -0400

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Mary Alice Crim
The Internet is the only open platform where women can express their own views and post their own material without a gatekeeper. This ability to self-publish turns the mainstream media model, with its scarcity of women media owners and media makers, on its head.

Congress Should Preserve Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:50:55 -0500

Full article: San Francisco Chronicle
The deeper the Internet becomes ingrained in our daily lives, the more the murkiness about Net Neutrality policy is going to cost us. 2009 is the year for Congress to take care of this vital piece of unfinished business and make Net Neutrality the law.