Net Neutrality Hindered by Myths
The Net neutrality debate began in earnest in 2005 when then AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre proclaimed that Google was getting a “free ride” on his network. His answer to this perceived problem was lacking in imagination and forethought. His answer was to rectify the issue of a “free ride” by charging companies who were already [...]
Net Neutrality Causing a Debate Over Wireless
The Net Neutrality clause in Sec. 12 of the Broadband Policy- “It is the policy of the United States- To maintain the freedom to use for lawful purpose’s broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, without unreasonable interference from or discrimination by network operators, as has been the policy and history of the Internet and the basis [...]
Connected Nation and Broadband Mapping
Public Knowledge warned consumers in January 2008 of a broadband mapping group known as Connected Nation… a front group for AT&T and Verizon. http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/1334 Connected Nation has received attention from media outlets and Politicians alike. Connected Nation, originally Connect Kentucky, was created by Republican staffers for then- Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher and representatives from BellSouth, [...]
Broadband Providers Resist Net Neutrality
The “it’s the internet, stupid” campaign wants the FCC to implement the “non-discrimination and network interconnection obligation” that the group first outlined in 2005 to be part of The National Broadband Plan. These guidelines state that network must allow access to any lawful content, to run any legal web applications and to connect to the [...]
Starbucks Launches Free Wi-Fi Internet Service
Starbucks customers can now get two hours of complimentary Wi-Fi Internet service through AT&T.
