FCC new rules:bans ISPs from throttling speed

[Technoglitch]

The ruling kills off the idea of an internet 'fast lane' which could give preference to companies that can afford to pay more.

The vote, which was expected along party lines with Democrats in favour, came after a year of jostling between cable and telecom companies and net neutrality advocates, which included web startups.

It culminated in the FCC receiving a record four million comments and a call from President Barack Obama to adopt the strongest rules possible.

Lawsuits are now expected from the industry, which contends regulations will burden their investments and stifle innovation, potentially hurting consumers.

Michael Powell, a former Republican FCC chairman, warned that consumers would almost immediately 'bear the burden of new taxes and increased costs.'


FCC passes net neutrality rules that ban ISPs from throttling download speeds | Daily Mail Online

 

[Technoglitch]

It [the internet] is our printing press; it is our town square; it is our individual soap box and our shared platform for opportunity," said FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel during today's open commission meeting. "That is why open internet policies matter. That is why I support network neutrality."

Don't expect the net neutrality drama to end here, though. Verizon has already madevague threats about suing the agency if it went through the public utility route, and Wheeler expects other lawsuits as well. Verizon's last legal action against the FCC led an appeals court to strike down its earlier (but far weaker) open internet rules on jurisdictional grounds. That's what ultimately pushed the agency to reclassify broadband -- now that it's viewed as a utility like telephone service, the FCC is free to make stronger regulatory decisions. The agency is aiming to alleviate fears of overregulation through forbearance, a process that lets it legally ignore certain regulations that other public utilities have to deal with. That includes things like limiting rates and unbundling, which lets companies take advantage of equipment and services from competitors.



FCC approves net neutrality rules, reclassifies broadband as a utility

 

[IndianMascot]

So finally net neutrality arrives in America

 

[DashMajor]

Any how America will be hold it from somewhere.

 

[NinadG]

Will Airtel take a cue from this.............or keep lobbying with Trai Chairman..............

 

[Technoglitch]

Airtel has already learnt a lesson so let see after 6 months.

 

[NinadG]

So we may expect some kind of restriction on these web based apps which will alter net-neutrality after few months from over-enthusiastic Trai.......................

 

[Technoglitch]

FCC has ruled out infavor of customers but these internet companies would come up with a new plan,

 

[DashMajor]

This is how they do business if they don't chase us then their doors will be shut forever