FCC delays net neutrality vote

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FCC Delays December Meeting

The FCC has delayed its December open meeting amid speculation that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski may put a key net neutrality item up for vote at the meeting.

The FCC’s December open meeting has been delayed six days to Dec. 21 from Dec. 15, the agency announced in an e-mail. No reason was given for the change and the agency could not be reached for comment on the delay.

The change of date comes just five days after rumors emerged that Genachowski was planning a December vote on the FCC’s authority over wireless operator’s data roaming agreements.

The open meeting provides Genachowski with an opportunity to rebuild momentum for net neutrality, which has slowed amid the GOP’s win in the House and heavy lobbying from Internet service providers and net neutrality advocates. The agency does not plan to take up any issues related to net neutrality at its November open meeting, scheduled for Nov. 30.

http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2010/11/FCC-Delays-December-Meeting/

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1. If net neutrality isn't protected the internet will become like TV news

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2. What's Network Neutrality?

What's Network Neutrality?

Network Neutrality, or Net Neutrality for short, is the fundamental principle that preserves the free and open Internet.

Net Neutrality means that Internet service providers may not discriminate between different kinds of content and applications online. It guarantees a level playing field for all Web sites and Internet technologies.

Net Neutrality has always been part of the Internet. In fact, it's because of Net Neutrality that the Internet has driven economic innovation, democratic participation and free speech online. Net Neutrality protects the consumer's right to use any equipment, content, application or service without interference from the network provider.

http://www.freepress.net/policy/internet/net_neutrality