Tag Archive | "net neutrality"
Google, Verizon Offer Internet Proposal
Santa Monica-based Consumer Watchdog, however, said that while the new broadband proposal "pays lip service to the idea of net neutrality," it would actually "completely undermine the open and free Internet we enjoy." John M. Simpson, consumer advocate with the nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group, said there are two main problems with the proposal.
Continue reading...Google-Verizon deal prompts protest petitions
Friday, August 6, 2010
Several progress groups like MoveOn.org and Color of Change have launched online petition campaigns aimed at persuading Google to stick with its earlier espoused principles on "net neutrality" and not cut a a deal with telecommunications giant Verizon that would undermine an open Internet.
Continue reading...Google Make Deal With Verizon That Could Undermine Net Neutrality
Friday, August 6, 2010
Digital rights advocacy groups took a cautious view of the deal. John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog said: "Apparently Google redefines principles to suit the business need of the moment... What Google and Verizon are trying to do is carve up the Internet behind closed doors for their own benefit." The deal comes after the Federal Communications Commission disbanded talks on net neutrality, saying that it had failed to create an agreement on a 'robust framework to preserve the openness and freedom of the internet'.
Continue reading...Google-Verizon talks bring denial and dismay
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Reports of a deal between Google and Verizon on "net neutrality' are generating another public relations backlash against the Internet giant. The agreement, said the New York Times, “could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content’s creators are willing to pay for the privilege.
Continue reading...Watchers Fear Google Compromise on ‘Net Neutrality’
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Nonprofit group Consumer Watchdog portrayed any compromise by Google on net neutrality as a betrayal. "Apparently Google redefines principles to suit the business need of the moment," said John Simpson, a consumer advocate with the group. "What Google and Verizon are trying to do is carve up the Internet behind closed doors for their own benefit."
Continue reading...
Monday, August 9, 2010
0 Comments