It appears that the major public backlash in response to the FCC's
proposed net neutrality rules hasn't fallen on deaf ears.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Tom Wheeler will
in fact be revising his proposal (you know, again) to ensure that
companies can't " segregate Web traffic into fast and slow lanes."
The previous set of rules had come under fire for allowing broadband
providers to strike deals with content providers (i.e. Netflix, HBO, etc.)
to ensure speedier download times for their users.
A provision that would make it all but impossible for smaller companies
unable to pay off providers to succeed—in other words, bad news
for pretty much everyone.
What's more, the new draft will " invite comments " regarding broadband's
status as a public utility.
The FCC has yet to classify it as such, but if it did, broadband internet
would fall into the same category as landlines, subjecting it significantly
stronger regulations.
Whether or not the updated proposal actually does address the public's
(entirely valid) concerns over internet fast lanes remains to be seen.
But if the point regarding reclassifying broadband as a public utility proves
to be true, at least we're sort of kind of finally moving in the right direction.
proposed net neutrality rules hasn't fallen on deaf ears.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Tom Wheeler will
in fact be revising his proposal (you know, again) to ensure that
companies can't " segregate Web traffic into fast and slow lanes."
The previous set of rules had come under fire for allowing broadband
providers to strike deals with content providers (i.e. Netflix, HBO, etc.)
to ensure speedier download times for their users.
A provision that would make it all but impossible for smaller companies
unable to pay off providers to succeed—in other words, bad news
for pretty much everyone.
What's more, the new draft will " invite comments " regarding broadband's
status as a public utility.
The FCC has yet to classify it as such, but if it did, broadband internet
would fall into the same category as landlines, subjecting it significantly
stronger regulations.
Whether or not the updated proposal actually does address the public's
(entirely valid) concerns over internet fast lanes remains to be seen.
But if the point regarding reclassifying broadband as a public utility proves
to be true, at least we're sort of kind of finally moving in the right direction.
Regards.
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