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Tag: Net Neutrality
FCC on Net Neutrality and Title II: You Can Have One Without the Other
A 2014 appeals court decision linked Net Neutrality and Title II broadband. But today’s FCC hopes to reclassify broadband while also having the option of . . .
Pai Plans to Reverse Broadband Title II Reclassification
Broadband Title II reclassification would eliminate Net Neutrality rules, which Pai said were based on “hysterical prophecies of doom.”
ITIF: Broadband Populists Threaten Commercial Network Operators
Broadband populists want to turn the U.S. Internet into a heavily regulated government owned monopoly, argues ITIF. For evidence, a new report cites . . .
FCC Chairman Wheeler to Step Down January 20
FCC Chairman Wheeler to step down, which will leave the FCC under Republican control. That means we’re likely to see a reversal of the Title II decision and
T-Mobile Open Internet Settlement Will Cost at Least $48 Million
T-Mobile Open Internet settlement with the FCC focused on unlimited plans that slowed speeds if customers reached a monthly limit and at times, throttled
Netflix Wants FCC to Crack Down on Broadband Caps
Netflix wants a minimum mobile broadband speed of 10 Mbps downstream, 1 Mbps upstream and wants to eliminate low broadband caps on mobile services and any
Net Neutrality Upheld, Broadband Providers Vow Further Action
With the FCC’s 2015 decision on Net Neutrality upheld by an appeals court today, the broadband industry digs in, with potentially more legal challenges ahead
U.S. Internet Economic Impact Measured at $1 Trillion Annually
The Internet drove nearly 6% of the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an Internet economic impact study from the Internet Innovation Alliance.
FCC: Providers Could Meet Net Neutrality Requirements with New Broadband Label
New FCC broadband label provides information about average download and upload speeds, latency, data allotments and more.
Netflix Throttling: What (If Anything) Will the FCC Do?
Netflix throttling revelations: the content provider has been using slower speeds to AT&T and Verizon than to T-Mobile and Sprint. But does FCC authority
T-Mobile Exempts YouTube Viewing from Mobile Data Caps
T-Mobile exempts YouTube viewing from mobile data caps as part of its Binge On offering, which already exempts 50 sources, including Netflix, HBO, and ESPN.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act Would Provide Open Internet Exemption
The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act would exempt broadband providers with fewer than 250,000 customers from transparency requirements for 5 years
Sponsored Data and Net Neutrality: Will Verizon FreeBee Avoid Problems?
Verizon hopes to avoid problems with sponsored data and Net Neutrality because its FreeBee offering will be available to other content providers as well as
Go90 and Net Neutrality: Verizon CFO Says Sponsorships Will Sidestep Issues
Verizon will offer free streaming of sponsored content for Go90 and Net Neutrality will not be a problem because the carrier will offer the same option for other
OTT: A Net Neutrality Can of Worms?
Broadband & video service providers are increasingly turning to OTT video. But the methods to do so may be subject to unfavorable net neutrality interpretations
Challenges to Title II Broadband Reclassification Pile Up
Telecom organizations CTIA, NCTA and ACA have joined USTelecom in opposing the FCC decision on broadband reclassification.
USTelecom Filing Against Broadband Title II Reclassification: Why the Do-Over?
USTelecom is challenging the FCC’s decision on broadband Title II reclassification arguing that the move was “arbitrary and capricious.”
WSJ: Sony, HBO, Showtime Want Internet Fast Lanes After All
Netflix pushed for Net Neutrality rules to prevent Internet fast lanes. But other content providers now say they want managed services that would give them . . .
Open Internet Order Reporting Requirements: Small Providers Get a Break
New open internet order reporting requirements temporarily will not apply to broadband providers with fewer than 100,000 customers. The FCC will revisit requirements
New Net Neutrality Rules Adopted by FCC, New Broadband Rules Result
The FCC adopted new net neutrality rules which reclassify broadband as a Title II telecommunications service. The new rules focus on three Open Internet principles …
Title II Broadband and Small Carriers: ACA Asks for Exemption
The American Cable Association hopes that in considering Title II broadband and small carriers, the FCC will exempt those carriers from Title II obligations
FCC Confirms Title II and Net Neutrality Plans, No USF Changes
The FCC confirmed its plans for an order that would impose Title II and Net Neutrality rules on broadband providers.
FCC Poised to Reclassify Broadband as a Title II Service
The FCC is likely to reclassify broadband as a Title II or communications service in order to give itself authority to impose Net Neutrality rules.
Google and Title II: Company Sees Infrastructure Cost Benefits
A letter to the FCC offers insight on Google and TItle II. As a broadband provider, Google stopped short of advocating classifying broadband as a Title II or telecommunications service ,