US News US court strikes down 'Net Neutrality' rule

[seph ir oth]

Washington — A US appeals court on Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional a "Net Neutrality" rule that bars broadband Internet providers from blocking or playing favorites for online services.

The court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks authority to impose the rule requiring high-speed Internet firms to treat all traffic equally.

The case brought by US telecom giant Verizon has divided some of the biggest players in the tech sector in a key test of what is officially called "Open Internet" rules.

Backers of Net Neutrality say the case could give the big telecom operators the power to block or degrade services like Netflix or YouTube, while promoting services of their own partners.'

US court strikes down 'Net Neutrality' rule (Update)

A US appeals court on Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional a "Net Neutrality" rule that bars broadband Internet providers from blocking or playing favorites for online services.

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[FireCat]

Yay! or Oh No? LOL

 

[seph ir oth]

Yay! or Oh No? LOL

That would be an "Oh No" from me.

At least Verizon released a statement saying that such a rule change won't change how they serve internet. Hopefully they stick to their word.

 

[Hatebreeder]

That would be an "Oh No" from me.

At least Verizon released a statement saying that such a rule change won't change how they serve internet. Hopefully they stick to their word.

Any idea why they want to change Internet Broadband distribution all of a sudden? I just don't get Governments these days. I think them old farts in the parliament don't understand how internet works and are afraid because they probably click on these "You've won a million dollars" Ads and end up being fucked by scammers. All the time. Real hard.

There is a saying technicians often use: Do not fix what is not broken.

 

[Slapshot136]

Any idea why they want to change Internet Broadband distribution all of a sudden?

so they can charge more for video streaming of say live sport events, or allow companies like facebook to pay for their users's internet without helping competing services, such as say twitter - also allow them to throttle torrents, make skype not work on cell phones, etc.


basically do anything they want to charge more, since it's guaranteed that people will pay more for some things than others, the companies already have years of usage statistics to show them what can be classified as "premium", they just need to start charging more for it and all of a sudden they will have more $$$

 

[seph ir oth]

Much like how extra sports channels might cost you some extra money, so too could certain "services" such as Hulu & Netflix.

 

[Hatebreeder]

Oh my, I had no idea.
I hope that trend doesn't crash into Europe. I'm already paying way too much for my internet connection. I guess an internet connection has become one of the most crucial needs for me over the last few years... I'd almost say it's a basic need, ever since job applications are not accepted as physical copies, because it's more practical over internet services, along with other stuff such as univercity sceduals. Not to mention modern games... They all require a fucking internet connection. Why must I like Blizzard that much? :/
Then again, I'm starting to think that capitalism is destroying more than it is helping to maintain and move foward. Though, I don't think there is any other form of government that is better Fuckin' Money.

 

[KMilz]

Then again, I'm starting to think that capitalism is destroying more than it is helping to maintain and move foward. Though, I don't think there is any other form of government that is better Fuckin' Money.

Oh yeah, capitalism spawns greed and corruption from everyone in the system, not just the elite. But you're right, there's no real system of government capable of properly maintaining the number of people we have in any given society today. Socialism sure sounds good on paper, but I feel like some nations tried that 60 or so years ago and it didn't quite work out.

 

[Accname]

Capitalism is not the "form of government"; the government is a demo-crazy.

 

[KaerfNomekop]

Socialism sure sounds good on paper, but I feel like some nations tried that 60 or so years ago and it didn't quite work out.

It would work fine if it didn't have greed and corruption and all that to deal with. Basically, put robots in power and socialism is perfect.

 

[FireCat]

Plan to get rich! LOLLOL