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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsF.C.C. Considering Hybrid Regulatory Approach to Net Neutrality
...By taking a split-the-baby approach to net neutrality, the commission would seek to avoid putting consumer Internet service under a burdensome utilitylike regulatory regime. Critics of such an approach say it would discourage investment and slow the type of technological advances that have fueled the growth of online systems.
However, the hybrid approach would apply Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to the connection between Internet service providers, or I.S.P.s, and content providers. For the purpose of agreeing to transport content from a company like Netflix through its network, an I.S.P. would be treated as a common carrier, subject to stricter regulation.
In that instance, an I.S.P., as a common carrier, could not give an unfair advantage to one content provider over another...
However, the hybrid approach would apply Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to the connection between Internet service providers, or I.S.P.s, and content providers. For the purpose of agreeing to transport content from a company like Netflix through its network, an I.S.P. would be treated as a common carrier, subject to stricter regulation.
In that instance, an I.S.P., as a common carrier, could not give an unfair advantage to one content provider over another...
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/01/technology/fcc-considering-hybrid-regulatory-approach-to-net-neutrality.html?rref=business/media&module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Media&action=keypress®ion=FixedRight&pgtype=article
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F.C.C. Considering Hybrid Regulatory Approach to Net Neutrality (Original Post)
MADem
Nov 2014
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RadicalGeek
(344 posts)1. Sounds Confusing
Makes it sound like Netflix, etc could still create a "Fast Lane" if they wanted to!
MADem
(135,425 posts)2. I had that impression too--hope others will weigh in with views. Never hurts to hear
other 'takes' on what they're saying!
Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)3. Bulshit descriptions. Fast Lanes, my ass.
It would not be paying to speed up your content, it would be paying to SLOW DOWN everyone else.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)4. I have no faith in the FCC.