Hurdles remain as FCC ponders Internet data rules

**MIG-31** · Oct 19, 2009, 02:28 AM

WASHINGTON - With Democrats in charge in Washington, supporters of so-called "net neutrality" rules seem poised to finally push through requirements that high-speed Internet providers give equal treatment to all data flowing over their networks.

These rules — at the heart of a five-year policy debate — are intended to guarantee that Internet users can go to any Web site and access any online service they want. Phone and cable companies, for instance, wouldn't be able to block subscribers from using cheaper Internet calling services or accessing online video sites that compete with their core businesses.
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MIG-31 DH News MOD Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 42,611 Rep Power: 186 System Specs	Hurdles remain as FCC ponders Internet data rules WASHINGTON - With Democrats in charge in Washington, supporters of so-called "net neutrality" rules seem poised to finally push through requirements that high-speed Internet providers give equal treatment to all data flowing over their networks. These rules — at the heart of a five-year policy debate — are intended to guarantee that Internet users can go to any Web site and access any online service they want. Phone and cable companies, for instance, wouldn't be able to block subscribers from using cheaper Internet calling services or accessing online video sites that compete with their core businesses. ____________ Source: Yahoo __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!