Tech | September 18, 2009 | 18 comments

FCC to unveil new Net Neutrality rules

source: http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE58H59A20090918

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will unveil in a speech on Monday new proposals that would force Internet providers to treat the flow of content equally, sources familiar with the speech said on Friday.

The concept, referred to as net neutrality, pits open Internet companies like Google Inc against broadband service providers like AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc, and Comcast Corp, which oppose new rules governing network management.

Advocates of net neutrality say Internet service providers must be barred from blocking or slowing traffic based on content.

Providers say the increasing volume of bandwidth-hogging services like video sharing requires active management of their networks and some argue that net neutrality could stifle innovation.

The FCC could formally propose the rules aimed at applying to wireless and landline platforms at an open meeting in October.

Ben Scott, policy director of the national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to reform the media, Free Press, made the following statement:

"We will reserve full judgment until we know all the details, but we are very pleased to see the FCC protecting the open Internet's free market for speech and commerce. It will be a big win for consumers if the FCC delivers strong Net Neutrality rules that apply across all technologies. We look forward to working with the FCC to develop Net Neutrality rules that protect consumers and provide guidance and certainty for the industry."
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