So Gizmodo has a picture about the “Worst Case Scenario” if we don’t have net neutrality. The picture shows a tiered pricing plan we are all familiar with from cable and satellite companies. Here’s the issue and this is the argument made by pro-net neutrality advocates that tiering would occur on the web site [...]
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FCC opens Broadband.gov site
So the FCC has opened a new site at Broadband.gov. The site is a blog from the FCC and was created in connection with the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009″. On the site you have a Digg like method of submitting ideas and having them voted up or down. You [...]
The FCC, Net Neutrality and messing over the consumer
As I’ve said many times here increased regulation including net-neutrality regulation will result in poorer quality services and/or higher costs. This is a natural byproduct of governmental interference in the market. Gizmodo had an article that articulated this very point in regards to the recent regulation called for by the FCC chairman Julian [...]
Whitespace usage approved
So the FCC has approved the use of Whitespace spectrum between TV channels. Use of the Whitespace might allow for blanket wireless internet coverage or other services. It also appears the device must be location aware and sense when other licensed devices are operating. I am very interested to see what comes [...]
Comcast claims increased competition will cause price increases
I found an article on CrunchGear about how the FCC is going to ban exclusivity contracts between apartment owners and cable vendors. In response to this Comcast issued the following statement:
The following statement may be attributed to Sena Fitzmaurice, [Comcast] Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Government Relations: ‘Consumers in apartment buildings and condos [...]
