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Network Neutrality Can't Fix the Internet
From: "DAVID FARBER" <dfarber () me com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:54:46 -0500
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From: Richard Bennett <richard () bennett com> Date: November 28, 2017 at 4:30:08 PM EST To: ip <ip () listbox com> Cc: Dave Farber <dave () farber net> Subject: Network Neutrality Can't Fix the Internet [For IP] I don’t agree with all of this, but it raises the key point: arguing about net neutrality regulations is a distraction when the major threats to privacy, security, and social stability come from the Internet’s monopoly “edge” platforms: Network Neutrality Can't Fix the Internet The FCC is poised to dismantle common carriage for broadband and wireless providers. That’s bad, but the internet itself is worse. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic In a new video advocating for network neutrality—a name for regulating internet providers like public utilities—the American Civil Liberties Union declares that “giant internet companies shouldn’t have the power to mess with what we read, watch, and explore online.” The ACLU is referring to broadband and wireless carriers like Comcast and AT&T, who would have the power to throttle, charge for, or even block access to services, websites, or other online resources if the Obama-era rules are rolled back. Yesterday, Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai announcedthe agency’s plans to do precisely that. The plan will likely pass along party lines at the next FCC meeting December 14. It makes sense to construe broadband and wireless providers as common carriers, like telephone companies and utilities. And a majority of Americans, no matter their affiliation, support regulating internet providers in this manner. But advocates must also acknowledge that the internet is hardly a healthy environment for competition, consumer protection, and equity of use even with net-neutrality guidelines in place. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/11/network-neutrality-cant-fix-the-internet/546620/ RB — Richard Bennett High Tech Forum Founder Ethernet & Wi-Fi standards co-creator Internet Policy Consultant
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