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E-retailers may get their wish for Internet `network neutrality`

The FCC has proposed rules that would prevent Internet access providers from sending some web traffic to a fast lane, while delivering other traffic at slower speeds.

Posted 10/27/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Network neutrality stays alive in the Senate

A Senate committee vote that ended in a tie is a far cry from the overwhelming defeat in the House. Now proponents and critics rally to face an uncertain path moving forward.

Posted 06/29/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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House committee passes bill to protect an open Internet

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee yesterday passed the Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006, a bill designed to prevent telecommunications companies from controlling Internet usage with a tiered system of usage fees.

Posted 05/26/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Online retailers applaud new House bill on “network neutrality”

Amazon, IAC/Interactive, eBay and others applauded today’s introduction of a bill designed to protect “network neutrality” and prevent telecommunications companies from creating Internet usage policies that could favor some companies over others.

Posted 05/18/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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The battle continues over network neutrality

Network neutrality, the concept of having unrestricted access to the Internet by content providers as well as consumers, is gaining support in Washington, despite the recent defeat of a network neutrality provision in a current telecommunications bill.

Posted 05/12/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Retailers lobby to keep the Internet free in federal bill

Several leading Internet companies, including IAC/InteractiveCorp, eBay and Amazon, are pushing for clarification of “network neutrality” in a bill being considered this week by the House subcommittee on telecommunications and the Internet.

Posted 04/04/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

Hope rises among proponents of network neutrality

AT&T, to get government approval of its acquisition of BellSouth Corp., last month promised not to impose a tiered system of wired broadband Internet access for the next two years, increasing hope among retail industry groups for federal legislation designed to keep the Internet a level playing field for e-commerce companies.

Posted 02/01/2007Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Broadband Prices Still Too High for Many U.S. Dial-up Consumers, Says Yankee Group

Survey respondents also find the variety of high-speed alternatives indistinguishable BOSTON - MARCH 23, 2004 The Yankee Group report, "2003 TAF Survey Findings Highlight the Consumer Market`s Competitive Challenges," finds that U.S. consumers are struggling to distinguish between high-speed Internet options. While interest in high-speed services is still growing, dial-up consumers remain highly price-sensitive. Only 17 percent of consumers say...

Posted 03/24/2004