Feb 4th 2015
Tech Break 828
FCC Chairman in Favor for Strong Net Neutrality: Tech News Today 1198
Hosted by
Mike Elgan
Co-Hosted by
Katie Benner
The FCC chairman comes out in favor of strong net neutrality even for mobile networks.
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Guests:
Jason Abbruzzese
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler detailed his plan to reclassify ISPs as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act. He did it in an article on WIRED. He wrote that "These enforceable, bright-line rules will ban paid prioritization, and the blocking and throttling of lawful content and services." Surprisingly, Wheeler's proposal also includes wireless networks.
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