Comcast weighs in on FCC net neutrality debate

[unhappycamper]

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-comcast-fcc-net-neutrality-20140515-story.html

Comcast weighs in on FCC net neutrality debate
By Meg James
May 15, 2014

Comcast Corp. is applauding “the first step” in the Federal Communications Commission’s rule-making process aimed at drafting a new set of rules to guarantee an open Internet.

But the Philadelphia cable giant also warned the FCC not to go too far with the rules -- or reclassify broadband Internet service as a telecommunications service -- which would bring a higher degree of regulatory scrutiny.

On Thursday, in a 3-2 vote, the FCC agreed to initiate a months-long process to come up with new rules for an open Internet. The new rules would be intended to prohibit broadband Internet providers -- such as Comcast, Verizon and AT&T -- from slowing down or disrupting the flow of legal content through their networks.

The proposed rules, however, have sparked controversy because of a provision that would allow for the creation of a fast lane for data that companies could pay to access.

[djean111]

1. Don't worry, Comcast - I think someone's got your back.

[SamKnause]

2. How disgustingly true !!!

The greedy corrupt assholes in DC have their backs.

This is sickening.

They need to form one giant monopoly and just be done with it.

This dog and pony show is infuriating.

[rurallib]

3. Looks like Comcast is delivering its orders in public now

might as well be done with the pretense.