Broadband Politics - Latest Comments in Worst Net Neutrality Bill Re-introduced

Re: Worst Net Neutrality Bill Re-introduced

Russ Johnson — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:44:58 -0000

It seems to me that all this meddling with the networks will only serve to inhibit new technologies. Increasing government regulation does this. Just look at all the new technologies that cannot happen or don't work correctly because of the DMCA. What we need to focus on is de-regulating the monopoly phone & cable companies. Removing that shell of protection will cause a firestorm of competition, lower prices and improve service quality.

Re: Worst Net Neutrality Bill Re-introduced

Brett Glass — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:30:57 -0000

This is the equivalent of saying that a company can't choose to distinguish itself from competitors by offering expedited shipping (e.g. "3 day select" for the price of ground shipping). While the "neuts" call this "pay to play" and "discrimination" that will be done by the big guys, in fact it's the little guys and new entrants who are at least as likely to do it.