What People Are Saying About The Open Internet
Oracle, Cisco break ranks, support repeal of net neutrality rules
"From our perspective as a Silicon Valley technology company, what should have been a purely technological discussion of managing traffic on Internet networks has inexplicably evolved into a highly political hyperbolic battle, substantially removed from technical, economic and consumer reality." [full article]
Statement of Cisco on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s Vision for Updated Net Neutrality Policy
"The balanced approach Commissioner Pai unveiled will encourage new investments in broadband networks and speed the development of innovative services, including Internet of Things technologies, telemedicine, distance learning, emergency services, and mobile 5G." [full statement]
Democrats must have a better response on net neutrality than simply 'no'
"Yes, Trump-approved FCC Chairman Ajit Pai intends to revisit this issue. But getting rid of “Title II” utility rules doesn’t mean we can’t still have strong, enforceable net neutrality rules." [full article]
CALinnovates Calls On Congress To Enshrine Net Neutrality Into Law
"Net Neutrality is a foundational principle in the digital age. But for too long its future has been uncertain due to changes in leadership and politics. That is why it’s important for Congress to do what only it can do through a bipartisan process: write into law the principles of Net Neutrality. Congressional action will provide innovators with a level playing field and industry with the certainty to make technology and investment decisions to continually upgrade our networks. If Net Neutrality is as important as we all say it is, it should be the law of the land, not a political hot potato resting on the third rail of American tech policy for another decade." [full article]
The Tangled Web of Net Neutrality and Regulation
"Most efforts to regulate the internet make things worse in the long term — or, in this case, much sooner. Here, the effort to transform Internet Service Providers (ISPs) into utilities is a cure far worse than the problem." [full article]