Net Neutrality
The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee defeated by an 23-8 margin, a provision within pending telecommunication legislation that would require Net Neutrality, a democratic backed initiative aimed at ensuring equal access and delivery of media content.
The basic concern is that Telco's might not provide external content companies with the same level of transport service they enjoy and or extend to affiliate partners. The legislation, which is still pending: To consider H.R. ____, a Committee Print on the Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006
Extensive testimony from varied interest groups can be viewed:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/108/ram/03302006_telecom.ram
(Note: their audio does not start until 1:05 into the clip)
I will be covering this area in detail and with interviews in the coming month, stay tuned.
