Two more House Commerce Committee Democrats shuddered, as reports came...
Two more House Commerce Committee Democrats shuddered, as reports came in of a net neutrality deal between Google and Verizon (CD Aug 6 p1). “In their effort to gain a competitive advantage in this age of media consolidation, broadband providers…
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are attempting to create a regime that locks information away behind pay walls, dramatically shifting power, and choice, away from consumers to serve their bottom lines,” said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash. “There is no better evidence than these recent reports as to why the Federal Communications Commission must act quickly to preserve internet freedom.” Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., said “these reported side deals by companies risk undermining” efforts by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. “Premium pricing for access to the Internet, whether accessing it via phone or Internet, is bad for consumers, especially those who can’t afford to pay for high speed access."