Verizon Files Net Neutrality Appeal
PrintVerizon has filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals in Washington today contesting the FCC's new Net Neutrality policy. Verizon says it is "deeply concerned" with the new regulations the FCC intends to peruse. The press release is short on details, but their objection almost certainly lies in the rules placed on wireless networks. Specifically that service cannot be blocked outright, which is one of the few restrictions the FCC committed to.
The policy was laid out just last month, and Verizon expressed discomfort at the time, so this action is not a complete surprise. In fact, we're surprised other carriers haven't yet joined them in filing appeals. Verizon proclaims its support of an "Open Internet" several times in the press release, so expect some spin no matter how this goes. Now all we have to do is wait for the courts to decide the issue. We'll let you know when that happens.
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Nimrod
January 20, 2011 at 5:18pm
Net Neutrality is nothing but the federal take over the last bastion of free speech.
Nimrod
January 21, 2011 at 12:20pm
I do actually. Its one of the many federal power grabs going on right now. In case you had not been paying attention, the comcast NBC merger was aproved.
TheZomb
January 23, 2011 at 1:03am
Funny, by your logic the 1st ammendment would also be a government takeover of free speech. I don't see how protecting free speech and ensuring that your audience doesn't have to pay more to make all voices be heard equally is a government takeover of free speech. Your just applying a blanket opinion of hands off government.
Caboose
January 24, 2011 at 8:52am
I've learned to not fight with the terminally stupid. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience!
Nimrod
January 20, 2011 at 5:18pm
Net Neutrality is nothing but the federal take over the last bastion of free speech.
Nimrod
January 20, 2011 at 5:18pm
Net Neutrality is nothing but the federal take over the last bastion of free speech.
Skibo1219
January 20, 2011 at 4:29pm
it cant make enough money off the new policy. greedy bastards.
that goes the for all carriers. heaven forbid consumers would get a break here.
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