McCain Blocking Net Neutrality
According to a new report released by the Sunlight Foundation and the Center for Responsive Politics, Senator John McCain, R-Arizona, received $894,379 in campaign contributions during his second failed presidential bid from telco and cable lobbyist working for top ISP’s including AT&T, Comcast and Verizon. Senator McCain has emerged as the Internet Service Provider’s champion [...]
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 [...]
Top ISPs Foregoing Stimulus Funds
Top broadband service providers like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon are unlikely to apply for stimulus funds according to an article in The Washington Post. The first deadline for the stimulus funds is August 20, 2009. Most of these carriers know the stimulus funds come with additional oversight including the Net Neutrality Bill. The top carriers [...]
Net Neutrality Bill Introduced
Representatives Edward Markey (D – Massachusetts) and Anna Eshoo (D – California) have introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, an amendment to the 1934 Communications Act. This bill has been met with mixed reactions. USTelecom, a trade group representing broadband providers, called the legislation “disappointing”. Walter McCormick Jr., President and CEO of USTelecom said in [...]
