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FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

JustJazzmom — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:58:05 GMT

 <tt>The Republican resistance in Congress surrendered to President O’s call to protect an open Internet, with rules likely to be approved by regulators on Thursday.

NYTimes Article Today 

From that article:</tt>
The Federal Communications Commission is expected on Thursday to approve regulating Internet service like a  public utility, prohibiting companies from paying for faster lanes on the Internet. 


Hurray! 

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Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:58:42 GMT

YES!

The public wins, for a change!!!

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:03:54 GMT

This is good news for consumers, but I wish the media (such as the article linked in the original post -- no offense intended, JJM, it appears most of the articles are doing the same thing) wouldn't make this a partisan issue. It isn't partisan. It's something we, as consumers, need to know about and need to monitor for our own benefit.

(Edited to correct the OP's nic.)

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

kdgn — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:05:08 GMT

I'm relieved to read this. I wasn't kidding when I wrote about getting dog food over the internet from small independent stores. It's the only place I can find it, no big box stores carry the brands locally. They do not sell to the big box stores. If those pages don't load, time out if you will, I'm dead in the water with one dog. And these are small independent places who can't compete with the big boys.

There were far more serious ramifications, I understand that, but this is a small victory for the little guys.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

Topaz Gem — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:12:23 GMT

On 2/26/2015 dooBdoo said:
This is good news for consumers, but I wish the media (such as the article linked in the original post -- no offense intended, Free, it appears most of the articles are doing the same thing) wouldn't make this a partisan issue. It isn't partisan. It's something we, as consumers, need to know about and need to monitor for our own benefit.

I know what you mean. They try to make everything partisan nowadays. I guess it works to their benefit to keep us divided and arguing all the time.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:16:52 GMT

On 2/26/2015 dooBdoo said:
This is good news for consumers, but I wish the media (such as the article linked in the original post -- no offense intended, Free, it appears most of the articles are doing the same thing) wouldn't make this a partisan issue. It isn't partisan. It's something we, as consumers, need to know about and need to monitor for our own benefit.

ITA.

This isn't partisan at all.

Internet access went from being a fad to becoming a necessary part of life. Some companies ONLY take job applications over the web now...many students rely on access for classes, homework, and research.

It's about keeping the internet in the USA free and open to one and all.

I'm glad the FCC did the right thing and listened to the public for a change!

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:17:35 GMT

On 2/26/2015 Topaz Gem said:
On 2/26/2015 dooBdoo said:
This is good news for consumers, but I wish the media (such as the article linked in the original post -- no offense intended, JJM , it appears most of the articles are doing the same thing) wouldn't make this a partisan issue. It isn't partisan . It's something we, as consumers, need to know about and need to monitor for our own benefit.

I know what you mean. They try to make everything partisan nowadays. I guess it works to their benefit to keep us divided and arguing all the time.

TG, I think your comment is really perceptive.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

Free2be — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:17:51 GMT

Doob, you have me confused with someone else. I agree, this is not a partisan issue for the public. For the DC folks, some of them have obligations to those companies that want to milk more money from us.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:21:53 GMT

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:25:36 GMT

On 2/26/2015 Free2be said:
Doob, you have me confused with someone else. I agree, this is not a partisan issue for the public. For the DC folks, some of them have obligations to those companies that want to milk more money from us.

You're right, Free.

My first "oops" for the day... no doubt, won't be the last!

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

hckynut — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:28:47 GMT

Regulation by whom? Am I to presume this means by beaurocrats?

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:30:54 GMT

On 2/26/2015 hckynut said: Regulation by whom? Am I to presume this means by beaurocrats?

Regulation stating that cable companies can't regulate who is on the web and how fast the speed will be on each site.

This will leave the web as it is now - free to all and neutral re: speed.

A good explanation:

The F.C.C. plan would let the agency regulate Internet access as if it is a public good. It would follow the concept known as net neutrality or an open Internet, banning so-called paid prioritization — or fast lanes — for willing Internet content providers.

In addition, it would ban the intentional slowing of the Internet for companies that refuse to pay broadband providers. The plan would also give the F.C.C. the power to step in if unforeseen impediments are thrown up by the handful of giant companies that run many of the country’s broadband and wireless networks.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

Marp2 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:35:58 GMT

On 2/26/2015 hckynut said: Regulation by whom? Am I to presume this means by beaurocrats?

By the FCC as it has always been. The biggest change will be changing the Internet from a Title I classification to a Title II classification which gives the Internet the same status as telephone companies.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

RainCityGirl — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:49:04 GMT

Has the vote actually been taken? I read it was supposed to occur at 10:30 ET, but so far I can't find any results.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:50:32 GMT

On 2/26/2015 RainCityGirl said:
Has the vote actually been taken? I read it was supposed to occur at 10:30 ET, but so far I can't find any results.

I believe it's a done deal.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

Surfnturf — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:50:39 GMT

Exhaling. I was very afraid our politicians would ensure the corporations got what they wanted as a reward for mega campaign donations.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

terrier3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:51:19 GMT

On 2/26/2015 wookie said:
Exhaling. I was very afraid our politicians would ensure the corporations got what they wanted as a reward for mega campaign donations.

I signed the petition on etsy....thousands of regular people got involved this time.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

Surfnturf — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:55:49 GMT

On 2/26/2015 terrier3 said:
On 2/26/2015 wookie said:
Exhaling. I was very afraid our politicians would ensure the corporations got what they wanted as a reward for mega campaign donations.

I signed the petition on etsy....thousands of regular people got involved this time.

I signed their petition, too. I love browsing and shopping there. And I appreciate their concept of small busines.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

SydneyH — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:58:58 GMT

I'm glad to see this topic again, last go-round there were people telling others not to post on the thread, lol.

Re: FCC To Approve Regulation Of Internet

hckynut — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:59:49 GMT

Marp2-- Same status as phone companies? Not sure what that means, but I unfortunately was a victim when Judge Green decided that the Bell System was a monopoly. Still waiting for his "predicted results" of that split up. That 1 man's decision ruined lives, and not just the one's that were employed in that industry! Some say "giant companies" while in the same sentence mention the BIGGEST of them all, as if that is a good thing.