FCC Backs Net Neutrality — And Then Some (click to read the story at Wired.com)
Thankfully, the federal government has decided to step in on the side of Net Neutrality. According to FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, the fundamental principles of Net Neutrality should be expanded to cover all broadband connections, including 3G smartphone services. I’m usually not in favor of new federal legislation, but it’s becoming our only line of defense against the corporations. The enemy of my enemy, I suppose…
The ISPs maintain that content providers are getting a free ride on their infrastructure, which is laughable. Don’t they realize that without content, no one would have a reason to use their infrastructure?
