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Amazon and Google bash FCC's Internet fast lane plan.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:19 pm
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good to see some of the big companies stand up to bat for us.
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Some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about a government proposal that could create a "fast lane" for Internet access.
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In their letter, the tech companies said that Wheeler's proposal poses "a grave threat to the Internet."
"Instead of permitting individualized bargaining and discrimination, the Commission's rules should protect users and Internet companies... against blocking, discrimination and paid prioritization," the letter says
good to see some of the big companies stand up to bat for us.
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Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:20 pm to Displaced
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good to see some of the big companies stand up to bat for us.
For sure. The two biggest IMO.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:22 pm to Displaced
shocking that google and amazon dont want to pay.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:25 pm to bradwieser
does this mean that google fiber will not play this game?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:26 pm to Displaced
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good to see some of the big companies stand up to bat for us.
Hey, don't forget 4chan also signed the letter.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:47 pm to bradwieser
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shocking that google and amazon dont want to pay.
It's you that will have to pay dip shitePosted on 5/8/14 at 2:54 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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It's you that will have to pay dip shite
ISPs will likely try to collect on both ends. From Netflix, for example, to guarantee enough bandwidth for proper streaming, and from the customer who wants access to Netflix.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 3:36 pm to Korkstand
the question is, who the frick suggested this and what dumbasses actually that this would pass?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 3:43 pm to mailman
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the question is, who the frick suggested this and what dumbasses actually that this would pass?
Oh, don't you know? The Chairman of the FCC, Tom Wheeler, is a former lobbyist for the cable and wireless industry.
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